Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Cost Control is the Difference
Published November 18, 2019
There are big differences between the farmers that are profitable and those who are not. Dale Nordquist is the associate director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management and spoke at the American Bankers Association Ag Bankers…UMN Study Focuses on ASF Threat
Published October 25, 2019
A new study from the University of Minnesota says the risk of African Swine Fever in the U.S. has doubled since the outbreak began last year in China. Study co-author and Center for Animal Health and Food Safety Director Andres…False Alarm for Soybean Gall Midge
Published October 3, 2019
Tiny orange fly larvae have been found on soybean plants infected with white mold in Minnesota. After further investigation, it was concluded by University of Minnesota researchers the larvae are not those of soybean gall midge. The species does belong…“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture
Published September 30, 2019
As bankers gathered at the Ag Credit Conference, the economy and its financial impact on those in agriculture were the talk around the room. With low commodity prices, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist Ed Usset says farmers need to…Low Falling Numbers Challenging the MN Harvest
Published August 29, 2019
Low falling numbers are challenging small grain farmers at harvest across northwest Minnesota. University of Minnesota small grains specialist Johchum Wiersma says low falling numbers can happen in the absence of rain. It also may be due to a cold…Corn Pollination is Underway
Published July 23, 2019
Corn is starting to tassel in portions of the Northern Plains, which means pollination is beginning. That is the most critical time period in corn for yield potential. University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist Jeff Coulter says the pollination process…New Wheat Variety Highlighted at Crops Day
Published July 18, 2019
At the University of Minnesota Extension Crops and Soils Day, U of M wheat breeder Jim Anderson reviewed wheat variety trials. Anderson said there is at least one new wheat variety coming down the pipeline. "Out of our program, we…Hansen Recognized for Service to the Dairy Industry
Published July 12, 2019
University of Minnesota dairy genetics researcher Les Hansen has received the American Dairy Science Association Fellow Award. This award recognizes distinguished service to the dairy industry for 20 years or more.MN-Pearl to be Released in 2020
Published June 20, 2019
The University of Minnesota, in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan, has released MN-Pearl. This new white hull oat variety is described as late-maturing and high-yielding. MN-Pearl will be available for the 2020 growing season. It will be showcased at…