In a pioneering study, U of M researchers recently assessed the risks associated with the introduction of CWD to farmed deer herds in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
If you enjoy a Honeycrisp, Haralson, SweeTango or First Kiss apple at your local orchard or farm stand this fall, you can thank the University of Minnesota apple breeding program for putting it there.
Trees have started showing their spectacular fall colors across Minnesota. This year, the changing leaves have come early due to the stresses of ongoing drought. Drought, flooding and higher temperatures associated with climate change are all factors prompting University of Minnesota experts to think about the future of our forests.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa discovered fish from 18 out of 19 testing sites in northern Minnesota contained contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) such as pharmaceuticals, hormones and personal care products
New research shows that predators play a unique and important role in ecosystems by creating ‘ecological hotspots’ — localized areas important for plants and animals.
Goats and sheep are essential to the food security of millions of people. Now, U of M researchers have discovered how viruses in the animals interfere with vaccines.
Situated in the Land of 10,000 lakes and with America’s greatest river running through campus, it’s no surprise that the University of Minnesota takes clean water seriously.
The University of Minnesota ranks #1 in the Big Ten for keeping waste out of landfills, but we’re not done yet. Discover how we’re working toward zero waste.
