| |  | | People | | | NCROC scientists are recognized nationally and internationally for outstanding contributions to research and outreach programs across a broad spectrum of disciplinary and programmatic areas.
- The Center's beef cow-calf research program, which includes the use of estrus synchronization, embryo transfer and ultrasound, is a model for using advanced levels of technology to improve reproductive management and efficiency in beef cattle.
- The Center's forestry research program is an international leader in the development of models to improve the harvest management, species diversity, and multiple use of our nations forests.
- Many of the alfalfa varieties that are developed for the use in the Midwest and Northeast United States were screened for nematode tolerance in the Centers alfalfa nurseries.
- NCROC is a leader in researching the environmental safety and economics of utilizing by-products from wood products companies and municipal waste programs.
- NCROC scientists have provided leadership to rural community development efforts through the Small Business Retention and Expansion (SBRE) program and promotion of tourism and travel related economic development activities.
- NCROC's horticulture research programs provide improved varieties and management technologies that provide an increasing variety of safe and healthy foods. Blueberry and strawberry varieties developed by NCROC and other University scientists in collaboration with public and private partners are among the main varieties grown in Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
- NCROC is home to the only publicly funded wildrice breeding, disease control, and cultural management research program.
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