The Minnesota Hybrid Research Cooperative (MHPRC) was formed in March 1996 with the support of the state of Minnesota, its mission is to:

	produce genetically superior cottonwood and hybrid poplar trees.
	improve cultural practices.
	increase wood yields.
	provide technical assistance to cooperative members and the public.

The focus of the MHPRC is to provide a research base to produce wood fiber that has high value to the grower and the industry user. The development of new and improved cultural practices will bring costs down the increase profits to the farmers who are growing trees an alternative agricultural crop.

The current members of the cooperative include:

	The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
	Blandin Paper Company
	Boise Cascade Corporation
	Champion International
	Lee Nursery
	Minnesota Power
	Potlatch Corporation
	The University of Minnesota, Crookston
	The University of Minnesota, Natural Resources Research Institute
	WesMin RC&D
	Terra International

Projects being implemented at this time are:

	breeding and field testing of new hybrids.
	evaluation of various planting and maintenance practices.
	evaluation of existing hybrids from throughout the northern hemisphere.

The MHPRC is open for membership to the public and industry for a nominal cost. For membership details, contact any of the following people:

	Why Grow Hybrid Poplars?		Establishment & Maintenance Costs
	Growing Trees as a Crop		Nurseries Carrying Hybrid Poplar Planting Materials
	Cropping Practices for Hybrid Poplars		A Glossary of Terms
	Research Cooperatives		Cooperators in Preparing this Bulletin
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 Last updated May 02, 2001.