University of Minnesota

The number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in rural America, and officials are urging residents to take safety precautions. Emily Krekelberg is a Farm Safety and Health Educator for the University of Minnesota Extension Service said it’s not surprising that the virus has spread into rural areas. “ ...

Most livestock producers are very aware of the importance of maintaining strong biosecurity practices to keep diseases from infecting their herds or birds. But one expert said that with all that's going on the to conoravirus all farmers should take biosecurity measures to keep their workers healthy and safe ...

Why are some farmers doing fairly well in this farm economy, while other operations struggle, with some even slipping into bankruptcy?  Dale Nordquist, associate director at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management, said contrary to what you might think, age has nothing to do with the success rate.   “...

Stemilt Grower’s Rave was one of the many highlights recently on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus Friday, as the school celebrated the inauguration of Joan T.A. Gabel as the first female president in the school’s 168 year history.  To celebr...