Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Evaluating Seeding Rates in Late Planted Soybeans
Published May 24, 2019
University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Specialist Seth Naeve says there are two sides to seeding rates in late planted soybeans. "When you do the economics on it, we have a lower yield potential, because we are planting later. The seed…UM CFANS Alumni Society Honors Supporters
Published May 3, 2019
The University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Alumni Society award winners have been named. Former swine specialist Jerry Hawton was presented the lifetime achievement award. State Senator Gary Dahms is the recipient of the Distinguished…HOF Honors for Vance
Published May 3, 2019
A retired Agriculture Research Service scientist has been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Carroll Vance was honored for pioneering research in agriculture and for lifelong achievements in agricultural science and technology.MN Researchers Explore Gaps in Feed Supply Chain
Published April 24, 2019
With the outbreak of African swine fever, U.S. pork producers are expressing concern about the safety of imported feed ingredients coming from China. One area of interest is vitamins. According to a Rabobank report, University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition Professor…A Push for Dairy Reform
Published April 18, 2019
Dairy industry reform was the theme for the Dairy Together Roadshow discussion in Greenwald, Minnesota. Local dairy farmers, the National Farmers Organization and state Farmers Union organizations met to discuss solutions for the dairy industry challenges. University of Minnesota Professor…SDSU and UM Partner on Veterinary Program
Published April 3, 2019
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed off on a partnership between South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians. The program would allow students to complete two years of study…MN Farm Income Hits 23-year Low
Published March 27, 2019
Last year, Minnesota farms earned the lowest median farm income in the past 23 years. The median net farm income for 2018 was reported at $26,055, down eight percent from the previous year. University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial…A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War
Published March 1, 2019
University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset is hopeful soybean trade with China can return to pre-trade war levels, but he is concerned. "I've read the Chinese are revisiting how much soybean meal they need to feed hogs. That's…New Process Could Speed Up Rust Resistance
Published February 6, 2019
A study published this week in the scientific journal, Nature Biotechnology, features a new method for discovering and cloning genes that could accelerate the development of rust resistance in wheat and other crops. Scientists at the University of Minnesota along…