Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Vilsack’s Visit Shows “A Strong Commitment to the Region”
Published May 9, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about resiliency and perseverance in Saturday's commencement address at the University of Minnesota - Crookston. "No doubt you all will face adversity in your life, likely multiple times. You have the skills to make a…MN Corn Matters
Published February 25, 2022
The 'Let's Talk Crops' program is happening every Wednesday morning through March 30. Hear more about the virtual event from University of Minnesota Extension Educator Liz Stahl in the latest Corn Matters.Stay Focused on Meeting the Needs of the Region
Published February 3, 2022
The final candidate being considered for president of North Dakota State University is Mary Holz-Clause with the University of Minnesota in Morris and Crookston. Holz-Clause says NDSU does many things well from an agricultural perspective. "NDSU is there to hear…Former UM Extension Educator Passes
Published January 7, 2022
Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Warren, Minnesota for former University of Minnesota Extension Educator Bill Craig. Craig, 67, was a regional Extension educator for 14 years focusing on risk management. Craig spent another six years as an Extension…UM Seeking Nearly $1 Billion From State Legislature
Published December 27, 2021
The University of Minnesota will be asking the Legislature $935 million in funding for the year. That includes $60 million for an agricultural research and education complex. The budget request also includes scholarship funding for the Twin Cities campus and…Homework Needed Before Making Fertilizer Decisions
Published October 7, 2021
With fertilizer prices skyrocketing, University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management Specialist Dan Kaiser is fielding questions from farmers. "One of those questions is about starter fertilizer. Farmers want to know if they can do in-furrow alone and it all depends…Recognizing the Risk of ASF
Published August 10, 2021
African Swine Fever continues to spread in the Dominican Republic. "The Dominican Republic is close; a lot closer than China, Europe or Africa where ASF has been endemic for a while," said Dr. Jerry Torrison, veterinarian, University of Minnesota. "It…Drought Challenges Small Grains Research Trials
Published July 26, 2021
The University of Minnesota Extension's Crops and Soils Day begins with the small grains program. University of Minnesota Wheat Breeder Jim Anderson this year's drought conditions have been a challenge for advancing wheat varieties. "Our trials are probably going to…Scouting is Recommended
Published July 19, 2021
With hot and dry weather, University of Minnesota crop scouts have not found any scab, leaf rust or bacterial leaf streak in the small grains. Tan spot has been found to a limited degree. Entomologist Ian MacRae with the Northwest…