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Farmers often face tough decisions about how much nitrogen to apply to corn, especially when spring weather disrupts pre-plant fertilizer plans.

The recent 2025 Great Minnsect Show at the University of Minnesota was a buzzing success. Held on May 3 at the North Star Ballroom and Ruttan Hall on the St. Paul campus, the event attracted over 1,000 visitors, all eager to explore the fascinating world of insects.

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.

Autumn is a busy time of year for Minnesota’s winemakers spending long days harvesting and fermenting grapes. It’s also the perfect time of year for people to visit their local vineyards and sample Minnesota wines.

A groundbreaking study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury concentrations in fish. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, poses a serious threat to both aquatic life and human health. 

New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn. 

Amy Morey, a research associate with the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, answers questions about terrestrial, or land-dwelling, invasive species and the latest research helping to slow their spread.

Strong nutrition is the backbone of our health — whether you’re age nine or 99. For National Nutrition Month this March, Aimee Tritt, a clinical assistant professor in dietetics, answers questions about supporting healthy choices in every stage of life. 

To help stop the spread of invasive carp, a deterrent system will be installed on the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 5 near Winona.

Minnesota’s beloved waters, fish, forests, and other natural treasures are under attack from invaders like carp, spiny water fleas, zebra mussels, the emerald ash borer, and buckthorn.