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AFBM student Rachel Visser crowned 71st Princess Kay

June 5, 2025

CFANS and AFBM/ACM student Rachel Visser was recently crowned the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way. She reflects on her experiences in and passion for the dairy industry.


Crashing the Classroom-with Jeff Stamp

June 20, 2025

At the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship Jeffrey Stamp is transforming how students think about their futures — by teaching them to think like entrepreneurs.


Sarah Hagenow named 78th Alice in Dairyland

May 28, 2025

Being Alice in Dairyland is a tradition for Poynette family as Sarah Hagenow is tapped for role.


We underfund agricultural research at our peril

April 11, 2025

This work not only helps ensure that food is abundant and safe, it’s a pillar of Minnesota’s economy.
By Brian Buhr


Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

July 10, 2024

Assistant professor Charlotte Ambrozek is featured in this MPR interview discussing why groceries are still so expensive and why buying them feels so painful.


After 11 years as Minnesota's state economist, Kalambokidis leaves the post

June 26, 2024

She learned a lot by working with people who make big decisions about money.


How forecasts of bad weather can drive up your grocery bill

June 11, 2024

"Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages are among the reasons food prices have climbed 25 percent since 2020," Professor Metin Cakir explains.


Can we fight shrinkflation? Yes, here's how.

April 27, 2024

"Downsizing is a problem if information about it is not fully transmitted to consumers, which causes market inefficiencies as consumers are likely unaware of unit price differences," Metin Çakır says.


Dramatic drop in Minnesota farm incomes

April 17, 2024

Pauline Van Nurden, Extension economist with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management comments on the sharp decline in profitability levels, an average net profit of 8 cents for every dollar in gross income.