Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts
Published July 20, 2025
The Northern Plains is home to some of the richest soil in the U.S. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says the harsh weather environment puts those soils at risk. "We are windier than other areas of the country;…Soil Texture in Field Depressions Key to Nutrient Delivery
Published July 10, 2025
Soil composition can make or break yield output before a seed is even planted. Areas that excel in water retention can one year, provide max results, and the next be flooded. University of Minnesota Extension Soil, Water, and Climate Professor…More Soybean Disease Risk
Published July 10, 2025
Wet weather is causing more crop disease problems, especially for soybeans. “Rhizoctonia is a significant problem on many crops, and the same one that affects sugarbeets can also affect soybeans and damage them heavily," said University of Minnesota Extension Plant…Mixed Winter May Mean Mixed Insect Pressure This Spring
Published April 27, 2025
The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…Former Moroccan Ag Minister Receives One of UM’s Highest Honors
Published April 10, 2025
The University of Minnesota has presented its Outstanding Achievement Award to former Moroccan Agriculture Minister Mohammed Sadiki. Sadiki earned his PhD in plant genetics from the ‘U’ in 1990. He was one of 400 Moroccans who earned doctorate or master’s…UM Swine Group Adds New Member to its Faculty
Published March 11, 2025
Dr. Igor Paploski is the newest member of the University of Minnesota Swine Group. Paplowski will expand his research into PRRSv, PEDv and other swine diseases. Paplowski has been on the UM staff since 2018 as a researcher.AI Revolutionizing Farming: Smarter Tools for Better Decisions
Published February 27, 2025
At the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Shawn Haag, Executive Director of the AI Climate Institute at the University of Minnesota, highlighted how artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture by enhancing decision-making tools for farmers. AI is being integrated into existing technologies…Strategic Farming Webinar Series for Ag Professionals
Published January 19, 2025
University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a series of Strategic Farming Webinars geared towards helping farmers and ag professionals with a variety of topics. Every Wednesday morning, there's a new topic with current research-based knowledge from the University of Minnesota.…Pre’s Are Key to Weed Management
Published January 9, 2025
University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier spoke at the series of Small Grain Update meetings. "Ragweed is one of the earlier emerging weeds in our cropping system and the most important and vulnerable point in any weed life…