MN Corn Matters
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.
Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Stay Focused on Meeting the Needs of the Region
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
The Sugarbeet Report
There are some Ultra Blazer demonstration trails available. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro…
UM Researchers Blame Agriculture for Air Pollution Deaths
A new study from the University of Minnesota may raise some eyebrows in farm country. This research claims poor air quality due to U.S. farm production results in an estimated 16,000 deaths each year. Eighty percent of those deaths are…
