Defining the future of agriculture
At the University of Minnesota, we're rolling up our sleeves and amping up our research to help feed the world while protecting our environment.
Our work in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) lifts up farmers and boosts prosperity all across Greater Minnesota. Every dollar invested in agriculture research at the University of Minnesota returns up to $40 to our state’s economy.
These features showcase the cutting-edge work at CFANS in precision agriculture, controlled environment agriculture, and regenerative agriculture. You'll also hear CFANS Dean Brian Buhr discuss what we've been accomplishing … and what lies ahead.
In addition, learn how Extension outreach brings University research directly to Minnesota agricultural professionals, and how the College of Veterinary Medicine is working to combat avian influenza.
An inside look at University of Minnesota agriculture initiatives
An inside track to increased food production
University of Minnesota research in controlled environment agriculture gives farmers another tool to grow more food year-round.
Healthy soils, healthy environment
The University of Minnesota’s growing emphasis on regenerative agriculture is changing the landscape of environmental health.
Zooming in on precision agriculture
The University of Minnesota’s groundbreaking Precision Agriculture Center uses the latest technology to assist with optimal crop growth.
Staying at the leading edge of agriculture
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Dean Brian Buhr talks about how the University of Minnesota is helping steer the evolution of agriculture.
University of Minnesota Extension's two-day Field School for Ag Professionals has been the premier educational event for agricultural professionals for 35 years. The hands-on, in-field program on the University of Minnesota campus in St. Paul emphasizes diagnostic skill-building and helps ag professionals enhance troubleshooting and crop management skills.
The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is on the frontlines of fighting highly pathogenic avian influenza as it continues to ravage the U.S. poultry industry—and spread to other animal species. Since July 2023, the VDL has tested more than 115,000 samples for avian influenza from poultry, bovine, companion animal, and wildlife sources.
