Upcoming Events
2025 Kermit Olson Memorial Lecture & Alumni Award
April 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMThe Department of Horticultural Science is delighted to invite you to celebrate the 2025 Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Schmitz Carley, and hear from her directly at the 2025 Kermit Olson Memorial Lecture, where she will present a seminar titled, “Potato from TPS: starting over with less”.
News
UMN develops wine grapes, table grapes strong enough to survive Minnesota winter
March 26, 2025The University Horticulture Research Center has been developing grape breeds since the 1970s to be resistant to cold and disease, while also being tasty.
2025 Alumni Award Recipient: Dr. Cari Schmitz Carley
March 14, 2025Congratulations to our 2025 Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Cari Schmitz Carley!
Invasive Honeysuckles: A Dual Threat to Minnesota’s Environment and Berry Growers
March 10, 2025Non-native honeysuckles are invading Minnesota and may contribute to the spread of the invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD), which attacks Minnesota's fruit crops. Researchers aim to improve pest management strategies for both species.