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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…

The Growing Impact of African Swine Fever

Published November 18, 2019

Two years ago, African Swine Fever wasn’t high on the radar for the livestock industry. Now, the World Organization for Animal Health says 25 percent of the world’s pigs are expected to die from African swine fever. 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…

Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota

SDSU and U of M Partner on Veterinary Program

MN-Torgy Debuts at Small Grains Meetings

Conservation Tillage Conference Targets Improved Soil Productivity

U of M Releases ’19 Variety Field Crop Trial Results

The Growing Impact of African Swine Fever

Cost Control is the Difference

UMN Study Focuses on ASF Threat

False Alarm for Soybean Gall Midge

“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture

Low Falling Numbers Challenging the MN Harvest

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