Zero Hunger

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

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.

For the first time, the University of Minnesota ranked first among U.S. institutions in two categories in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings.

Sweet-corn stalks, browned and sharpened by the late-summer sun, stand guard at the perimeter of Rae Rusnak’s squash fields in Kenyon, MN. Their main purpose? To protect the valuable squash that will land on children’s lunch trays in the Minneapolis and Kenyon-Wanamingo school districts.

The UMN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative is excited to announce the 2025 SDG Research Grant competition!

Griffin Peck, the Morris Model coordinator, initiated a planning effort to update and expand the scope of our sustainability strategic vision for the Morris community. This work included using the SDGs as a framework as they established new goals and priorities. 

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have long wanted to make something out of the millions of gallons of manure produced on the state’s farms. 

WCROC has been featured in different news outlets regarding the new 500kw agrivoltaic installation completed in partnership with the University of Minnesota - Morris.

The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Social Justice Impact Grants. 

Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., R.D., a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, answers questions about how to make healthy choices this school year.