ST. PAUL — Hormel’s vice president in research and development was one of three winners of the University of Minnesota’s Siehl Prize in Agriculture.

Philip Minerich got the award for his leadership in packaging innovations, food technology and food safety.

The other recipients were:

—University researcher Yue Jin, a leader in work aimed at stopping the spread of rust in wheat and barley, a significant threat to the world’s food supply.

—Ted Huisinga and Ray Norling, who built Willmar Poultry Co. into a multi-faceted firm with a dozen affiliated companies, all related to the turkey industry.

The prize is awarded annually by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. It was created by a gift from New Ulm-area businessman Eldon Siehl.