Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
The Cheese Pricing Roller Coaster
Published July 20, 2020
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. cheese prices have been on a roller coaster. University of Minnesota Professor in Applied Economics Marin Bozic says prices have touched both ends of the spectrum. After reaching highs, prices are now…MN Beef Update
Published June 17, 2020
Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill. Get some tips from University of Minnesota meat specialist Dr. Ryan Cox in the Beef Update from the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and the Minnesota Beef Council.What the COVID-19 Direct Payments Mean for Dairy
Published May 20, 2020
According to University of Minnesota Assistant Professor in Applied Economics Marin Bozic, the USDA provided generous Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmers. The payment rate is $6.20 per hundredweight applied to first quarter milk production. "You take…Buschette Honored with President’s Award
Published April 30, 2020
Mary Buschette, director of alumni and constituent relations, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota, received the President's Award for Outstanding Service.The Final Week for ARC/PLC Enrollment
Published March 9, 2020
Farmers have until March 16 to make an Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage designation for the 2019/2020 crop years. At the end of last week, University of Minnesota Extension economist Bob Craven says around 30 percent of Minnesota…SDSU and U of M Partner on Veterinary Program
Published February 5, 2020
South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota have formed a new collaborative program in veterinary medicine. Once a student has completed the pre-veterinary requirements, the new program will allow students to complete the first two years of their…MN-Torgy Debuts at Small Grains Meetings
Published January 8, 2020
The University of Minnesota released a new spring wheat variety called MN-Torgy. The breeding destination is MN 14205-7. It crosses Linkert, 01S0377-6 and Sabin. According to the University of Minnesota, the variety shows high yields and medium protein levels. Disease…Conservation Tillage Conference Targets Improved Soil Productivity
Published December 19, 2019
University of Minnesota Extension educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes says the heavy, cold soil conditions are not an impossible challenge. "Improving soil health and getting better structure does let water infiltrate quickly into the ground. When there are cover crops growing, they…U of M Releases ’19 Variety Field Crop Trial Results
Published December 9, 2019
Variety field crop trial results are now available from the University of Minnesota. This year’s publication includes variety trials for 11 crops, including red clover, which returns are several years. Release of the corn silage crop variety trials will be…