Our Research

We work on many different aspects of fruit production here at the University of Minnesota. From apple rootstocks and season extension to attracting pollinators and managing weeds, our work covers a broad range of topics important to commercial growers, home gardeners, and all fruit eaters. Here, you can stay up-to-date on the latest research.  

New to day neutral?

May 3, 2018
Picture of day-neutral strawberries

This type is new to Midwest production, and it might just mean you could have local strawberries for your shortcake in November!

by Nathan Hecht

A brief history of the kiwiberry in Minnesota

May 1, 2018
image of kiwiberries growing on vine

In June 2018, we started new research on kiwiberries for the Upper Midwest. Here's a little Minnesota kiwiberry history.

by Jim Luby, Bob Guthrie, Emily Hoover