Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics

We discover knowledge and breed crops to sustainably feed people in Minnesota and around the world.


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News

  • Life after MISA

    June 23, 2026

    After 33 years of making her mark on sustainable farming in Minnesota, Helene Murray retired on June 12. And the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture is moving out of CFANS and into Extension.

  • Planting seeds

    June 23, 2026

    APG is making an impact in Minnesota and beyond. Read on to learn about the Community Plant Breeding Team, Jeffrey Coulter’s work on small stature corn and Kevin Smith’s thoughts on Minnesota’s oat resurgence.

  • Smith named co-director of Forever Green Initiative

    June 23, 2026

    APG Professor Kevin Smith has been named co-director of the Forever Green Initiative.