Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota
Short-Term Trade Pain Could Have Long-Term Consequences
Published September 25, 2018
When it comes to trade, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset says short term pain may become long-term pain. "I am very concerned that even if tomorrow we all kissed and made up and got back to business…Hot, Humid Weather Sparking Wheat Diseases
Published July 23, 2018
Hot and humid weather increases the chance for disease to pop up in the wheat crop. University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Madeleine Smith says bacterial leaf streak has been showing up in grains impacted by recent hail storms. With…UM President Announces Plans to Step Down
Published July 16, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has announced his decision to step down from that role in July of 2019. Kaler plans to work as president emeritus for one year. After taking a sabbatical, Kaler will take a faculty position…Managing Nutrients and Disease in Canola
Published July 13, 2018
Fertilizer use and disease control were just two, of many, topics covered at the Minnesota Canola Council Production Centre Field Day in Roseau. Canola is a large user of nitrogen and sulfur. To address the issue, University of Minnesota research…Ag Communication Program Debuts at UM-Crookston
Published July 10, 2018
In the fall, the University of Minnesota-Crookston is offering a new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Communications degree. University of Minnesota Agriculture Business lecturer Margot Rudstrom says there is a need for agriculture communicators. "With fewer people involved in agriculture, we…UM Regent Elected
Published May 11, 2018
Minnesota lawmakers have elected Randy Simonson of Worthington to fill an open seat on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Simonson leads an animal health company and has served as an adjunct professor at the university.Meyer Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Published May 8, 2018
The co-founder and president of Titan Machinery has been honored as the University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year. David Meyer is a graduate of the Carlson School of Management and founded Titan Machinery in 1980. Titan Machinery is based…Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application
Published May 1, 2018
Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…Still Time to Plant Spring Wheat
Published April 17, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says the recommendation for increasing plant populations does not start until May 1. “We’re not entering the timeline yet where we have to start increasing. By the time we get to…