According to new research from the University of Minnesota, buckthorn managers have long overestimated the plant, and in doing so, have given the invasive tree a significant advantage in spreading widely and pushing native species out of woodlands and forests throughout eastern North America.
A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades, hitting the poorest countries hardest. But there is hope: investing in nature can turn those losses into gains.
Minnesota is home to a confluence of four of the planet’s biomes, aspen parklands, prairie grasslands, deciduous forest and coniferous forest, and is home to a great variety of biodiversity as a result.
University of Minnesota researchers developed a highly sophisticated model to assess lactating cow heat stress, a problem that can lead to numerous health complications for cows and financial difficulties for dairy producers due to the reduced milk production and pregnancy rates associated with heat stress.
Professors Jacques Finlay and Susan Galatowitsch comment on the Supreme Court decision restricting wetlands protection and how it might impact Minnesota's water.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered a new species of tiny parasitic wasp that might prove beneficial to managing soybean gall midge, a recently emerged pest in Midwest soybean fields that can have devastating impacts on plant production.
Corn tar spot is a new disease causing significant yield loss in the United States. The lack of information about the pathogen and epidemiology of the disease — which was first reported in the U.S. in 2015 and has since spread to multiple states, including Minnesota in 2019 — has made it difficult to diagnose and treat properly.
Minnesota’s Fishing Opener is on May 13 this year and the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a top concern for many as anglers and boaters return to the lakes.
As the climate continues to warm, atmospheric drying — the reduction of the amount of water the air can hold — is becoming a major concern for crop producers around the world.
As Minnesota farmers prepare to head into their fields and begin planting crops this spring, some are concerned about a late start due to soil temperatures and moisture conditions.
There’s a surprising and highly influential link between invasive earthworms, white-tailed deer and tree harvesting in northern forests, according to new research from the University of Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota will lead a multi-state effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for energy and environmental improvement efforts.
