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Healthier. Here, There, and Everywhere.
December 2, 2024Read U of M System stories about using AI to detect cancer, tapping the power of Lake Superior's waves, addressing food insecurity, disrupting the cycle of Native health disparities, and exploring the miracle of mare's milk.
The science and art of breeding, growing and tasting fruit
November 25, 2024MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two UMN fruit breeders who helped bring some of your favorite apples to market. Their work has also led to new varieties of strawberries, blueberries and grapes that can handle Minnesota winters.
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
November 6, 2024U of M professor Neil Anderson’s team studies the triple-hitter crop, which provides food resources to pollinators throughout the growing season and creates sustainable oilseed and fiber products as a cash crop for Minnesota farmers.