The University of Minnesota campus might quiet down in the summer, but the University’s work doesn't stop—and sometimes, work can be fun! Bookmark this guide to what’s happening.
Our state and our world depend on bountiful and safe food sources. At the same time, the nation’s agriculture industry faces unprecedented pressures, from shifting markets to disease concerns for both crops and livestock.
Farmers often face tough decisions about how much nitrogen to apply to corn, especially when spring weather disrupts pre-plant fertilizer plans. New University of Minnesota research significantly improves a tool that farmers can use to guide these decisions.
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota found transmission of viruses between different bee species did not lead to the formation of new virus variants.
Access to African crops is important to the large African community in Minnesota, but growing these vegetables can be challenging due to poor adaptation to the climate and limited seed availability. To address this, University of Minnesota students formed the Community Plant Breeding Team and partnered with community members to develop adapted plant varieties.
New research on butterflies from the College of Biological Sciences gives a better picture of how heavy metal pollutants move through urban ecosystems.