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UMN Soil Judging Team secures first place at the 2026 Region V contest
November 2, 2026After placing first overall at the Region V Soil Judging Contest, the UMN Soil Judging Team needs your support as they look toward competing nationally in 2027.
Emerging sources of air pollution found to be temperature dependent
October 7, 2026New research by researchers from the University of Minnesota, Purdue University, and Colorado State University found that urban air pollution caused by volatile organic compounds increases significantly with warmer temperatures.
University of Minnesota researchers make the case for soil observation in invasive pest monitoring
August 19, 2026Public gardens and arboreta across the United States have long served as early warning systems, helping scientists track and assess the damage that invasive pests and shifting climate conditions can inflict on trees and plants. University of Minnesota researchers are suggesting these gardens monitor soil as well.
Upcoming Events
SWAC Seminar | Nov. 11 | Nathan Meyer, PhD
November 11, 3:30-4:30 PMJoin us Wednesdays at 3:30 for our fall departmental seminar series. This week's guest is Dr. Nathan Meyer, Associate Director and Extension Program Leader at the MN Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP).