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Hemp or marijuana? The genes will tell (10/29/2009)
In a first step toward engineering a drug-free cannabis plant for hemp fiber and oil, University of Minnesota researchers have identified genes producing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive substance in marijuana. George Weiblen, a professor in the Department of Plant Biology, explains.
Federal grant will help farmers (10/29/2009)
Farmers who have been adversely affected by competition from imports will get help through a new $17.6 million program coordinated by the Center for Farm Financial Management.
'Hungry Planet' provides food for thought (10/29/2009)
The grocery lists and dining tables of people around the globe are the subject of "Hungry Planet," an exhibit at the Bell Museum.
Planning for Minnesota's water future (10/23/2009)
Water Resource Center scientists will soon begin the process of developing a 25-year framework for sustainably managing Minnesota's waters. The project is part of the state's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Act.
Siehl Prize nominations open (10/12/2009)
Nominations for the 2010 Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture are open through December 1. The prize recognizes living individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the production of food and alleviation of hunger in three categories: production, agribusiness, and knowledge.
Norman Borlaug, 1914-2009 (10/05/2009)
CFANS alumnus and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug was honored at a University of Minnesota memorial on Oct. 8.
Borlaug's life and honors
U of M remembers video
Homecoming 2009 returns to campus 
(10/05/2009)
Homecoming at the University of Minnesota is in full swing. This week's events include the annual Alumni Association awards celebration on Thursday, Oct. 8; the parade at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 and the football game vs. Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Alumnus earns highest 'U' honor (10/05/2009)
Department of Applied Economics alumnus Harry Kaiser will receive the University of Minnesota's Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest non-degree honor granted by the university. Kaiser, a 1985 Ph.D. graduate, will receive the award on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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