Partnering for the future of farming

When it comes to the future of farming, no one person or group can go it alone. Our researchers here at College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences know it’s vitally important to be working with growers, communities, policy makers, and organizations to truly make a difference. From identifying problems to solve, finding unmet needs, building research relationships, and sharing knowledge, we all do better working together. 

One of our valued partnerships is with the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC). Ever since the research arm of Minnesota Corn was founded in 1990, CFANS researchers have worked closely with the group to continually improve the efficiency and environmentally sound production of corn right here in Minnesota. 

“Research at the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences delivers the data farmers need to increase on-farm productivity, improve nutrient efficiency, and protect soil and water,” said Jordan Goblish, chair of Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. The MCR&PC funds several projects across disciplines in CFANS, investing in research and education. Projects include research and education around nitrogen management, water quality and drainage, corn pest surveys, seed treatments, biocontrol of pathogens, soil health, crop rotation, cover crops, corn breeding and genetics research, precision agriculture, manure management, and climate-smart agriculture, among so much more. 

“Minnesota Corn is proud to invest corn checkoff funds in CFANS research focused on water quality, soil fertility, agronomy, genetics, and more. We appreciate the long-term partnership with CFANS and look forward to continued research investments that help keep Minnesota farms competitive and resilient for the future,” explains Goblish. 

Learn more about the research partnership on the Minnesota Corn website.