Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Green Ammonia Production Could Benefit Farmers Locally
Published June 30, 2024
In a presentation given at the Midwest Farm Energy Conference, University of Minnesota Post Doctoral Researcher Matt Palys spoke about the economic benefits of using wind and solar energy to create ammonia and urea fertilizers. "I think this brings the…The Future of Fertilizer is Green Ammonia
Published June 30, 2024
This year’s Midwest Farm Energy Conference theme was 'Pathways to Decarbonizing Agriculture.' According to University of Minnesota Green Ammonia Research Lead Michael Reese, using wind and solar power to produce ammonia and urea is a way to double-dip green production…A Garden of Eden
Published May 31, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel is impressed with current pasture conditions. "Pastures look fantastic compared to the last four years, like a Garden of Eden," said Mousel. "The more open winter allowed all of the rain to…MN Farm Income Takes a 76% Hit
Published April 12, 2024
University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management Extension Economist Pauline Van Nurden reports the 2023 median net farm income for Minnesota farms fell 76 percent from the previous year. This is largely due to rising costs and around-average yields.…U of M Cover Crop App: GreenCovR
Published April 10, 2024
The University of Minnesota has developed a web-based app that collects data on cover crops. According to University of Minnesota Water Resources and Soil Health Extension Educator Bailey Tangan, the GreenCovR application provides comprehensive information. "We created this tool so…AI Study Can Predict Carbon Levels
Published March 15, 2024
Researchers at University of Minnesota’s AI-CLIMATE are using artificial intelligence to predict carbon cycles in agricultural ecosystems. "AI can take all of this data and make better use of it faster, more accurately and cheaper," said AI-Climate co-founder Zhenong Jin.…New Crush Facilities Not Without Some Risk
Published March 7, 2024
Soybean meal and oil supply is likely to boom with the opening of multiple crush facilities. This rise comes with the potential risk of outweighing demand and could lead to some turmoil in the markets. "Even if the markets do…Agroforestry Project Applications Open
Published February 25, 2024
Eligible farmers in Iowa and Minnesota have an opportunity to participate in the Agroforestry Project. This incentive project is one of over 140 projects funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities. The Nature Conservancy is leading the project and…Looking for a Win Against Scab in Barley
Published July 21, 2023
University of Minnesota Plant Pathologist Bryan Steffenson's research is focusing on barley that will have greater resistance to fusarium head blight. After testing approximatly 28,000 varieties, the trial at the University of Minnesota-Crookston is focusing on the top eight varieties.…