Department of Horticultural Science

Student in hat hand pollinates white apple blossoms
A female and a male student stand in a sweet corn field looking at a clipboard
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  • Text on the right says Congrats Brandon Miller Awarded McKnight Land-Grant Professorship with a picture of Brandon Miller on the right

    Congratulations to Brandon Miller - McKnight Land-Grant Professorship

    May 4, 2026

    Congratulations to Brandon Miller on being awarded the KcNight Land-Grant Professorship!

  • Men gather at the indoor Turfgrass Science booth at the Minnesota State Fair, listening to a presenter beside plants and display materials, with a farmland backdrop behind them.

    From the Fairgrounds to Your Front Yard: A Better Way to Seed

    April 27, 2026

    University of Minnesota researchers found dormant seeding can improve turf establishment. Tall fescue performed best and helped reduce weeds compared to other species. This method offers a practical alternative when ideal fall seeding conditions are missed. Learn more!

  • Jillian Turbeville stans in front of a poster smiling

    Meet Jillian Turbeville

    April 24, 2026

    Introducing Jillian Turbeville, a Researcher with the Turfgrass Science team! Learn about her five-year journey at the University of Minnesota, tracing her path from a Wisconsin dairy community to award-winning turfgrass research and a passion for plant innovation!

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