South of Cresco, Iowa, you will find a small farmstead with quite a story. “By the time they came to live in this house, which was 1922, Norm was about eight years old or so and they had just bought ...

A recent study quantifies some of the previously undocumented benefits of the Green Revolution. The results are nothing short of stunning. Norman Borlaug was famous for his decades-long, science-based ...

Back in the mid-20th century, "green" and "hybrid" referred to agriculture, not automobiles, and an American agronomist named Norman Borlaug was at the forefront of the field. News of the 95-year-old ...

For all his immense scientific expertise and achievements in greatly expanding production of food crops, geneticist Norman Borlaug also should be remembered for what he often warned: It takes more ...

Norman Borlaug undoubtedly would approve of the way his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, is observing Norman Borlaug Day today. It's collecting food and money, with a goal of providing 7,500 ...

DALLAS -- Agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution" who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger and saving hundreds of millions of lives, ...

U of M alum Norman Borlaug and his colleagues arrive in 1940s Mexico to help farmers... U of M alum Norman Borlaug and his colleagues arrive in 1940s Mexico to help farmers increase wheat yields.

CRESCO — Osage fifth graders attended the tenth annual Inspire Day at the Norman Borlaug Farm, rural Cresco, along with more than 350 other students, on Friday, Sept. 16. The event was held in ...

The U.S. House voted unanimous voice approval Wednesday of a resolution honoring Norman Borlaug for his humanitarian efforts to feed and save millions of people from starvation and malnutrition. The ...