Using Soil Microbes to Improve Fertilizer Efficiency and Soil Health February 10, 2022Â | 11:00 am CT FREE to all registrants! Fertilizer is essential to crop production, yet studies show much of the fertilizer applied never goes to the intended crop. Nutrients are lost to runoff, erosion, and volatilization, as well as to chemical […]
Learn about soil health, cover crops, alternative forages, and mental health_NO RSVP DATE Two winter soil health seminars in January. On January 17, 2021, the group will be speaking at the VFW in Little Falls, MN and on January 19, 2021, at The V by HH in Maple Lake, MN. Both events will start at […]
January 18, 2022Â | 11:00 am CT Weighing the costs and benefits of soil health management practices is a primary concern for producers considering the adoption of such practices. However, the economic information needed for making data-driven, science-based decisions is difficult to find. Recognizing that cropping and operating systems, climate, and soils vary, the Soil […]
Learn about soil health, cover crops, alternative forages, and mental health_NO RSVP DATE Two winter soil health seminars in January. On January 17, 2021, the group will be speaking at the VFW in Little Falls, MN and on January 19, 2021, at The V by HH in Maple Lake, MN. Both events will start at […]
Join us January 25, 8 AM - 12:30 PM for our 2nd Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Annual Meeting! This is a virtual event. Thanks to our sponsors for making this a free event! Come meet your board members, hear about carbon markets, biologicals and the 2022 plans for the Coalition. Speakers Jodi DeJong-Hughes Jodi has […]
January 25, 2022Â | 11:00 am CT FREE to all registrants! Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is a basic soil concept that plays a significant role in nutrient management. Soils naturally carry a net negative charge that holds cations in an exchangeable form. In general, as clay and organic matter contents increase, so does the […]
Every operation on agricultural fields has the risk to cause compaction and drag down your yields and profit.  Making each pass work for you is essential for maximizing your crop productivity year after year. Join us at the Northern Soil Compaction Conference on January 26-27, 2022 for the latest in technical advice for alleviating your current […]
The NPSAS Food & Farming Conference is known for networking among farmers, farmer-led workshops, and an annual membership meeting. About this event A robust lineup of speakers and topics is in the works for Northern Plains Sustainable Ag’s 2022 winter conference, Jan. 27-29. We are thrilled that we can plan to gather again at the […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has emphasized USDA’s commitment to partnering with producers, land managers and rural communities to deliver climate solutions through voluntary, incentive-based approaches that strengthen rural America. On Monday, February 7, Secretary Vilsack will provide an update on USDA’s plan to support climate-smart commodities while expanding market opportunities during an event at Lincoln University […]
2022 CLASIC I90_Hwy14 Tour The Crop, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conferences (CLASIC) provide a unique opportunity for those in the agriculture industry to network on the latest trends and innovations. CLASIC is made up of two tours, traveling along Interstate 90 and Highway 14, consisting of fours stops each that brings both expert keynote speakers […]
