Dave Hansen, MAES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Don Wyse, University of Minnesota professor and researcher, is the recipient of the 2021 Minnesota Crop Improvement Association’s highest award, the Achievement in Crop Improvement Award. The University of Minnesota scientist was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his research in weed control, grass seed and perennial crops. The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association recognized University of Minnesota scientist Don Wyse with its highest honor, the Achievement in Crop Improvement Award, during a Jan. 13 virtual annual meeting. Wyse, a professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics in St. Paul, teaches and conducts research on invasive plant management, cropping system development, plant breeding and new crop development. His research efforts focus on perennial crops, cover crops and prairie polycultures. Active in numerous organizations that emphasize soil health and water quality, he also organized and leads the Forever Green Initiative that is developing new winter annual and perennial crops for farmers.