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Perennial Progress at University of Minnesota

Research Roundup

The University of Minnesota (UMN) Forever Green Initiative (FGI) achieved a milestone in 2019 with the release of the first official KernzaⓇ variety, named MN-Clearwater. UMN FGI is pleased to be an international leader along with The Land Institute and others in KernzaⓇ research and early commercialization efforts. Continuing progress, on February 13, 2020, FGI … Continue reading Perennial Progress at University of Minnesota

Kernza<sup>®</sup> Keeps Water Clean

Kernza® at work

Two years ago, Chatfield, MN, planted 11 acres of Kernza® near the city’s drinking water wells as part of a wellhead protection plan. The deep roots of Kernza® help take up excess nitrates from agricultural runoff and as it is a perennial staying in the ground, it is able to keep nitrate levels of drinking … Continue reading Kernza® Keeps Water Clean