The Small Grain Summer Plot Tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialists and educators will present information on: Production agronomics Variety selection Pest identification and management Fungicide use These programs are interactive with hands-on demonstrations of genetics, pests and growth […]
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At this Field Day, we will tour Kaleb Anderson's farm and discuss his experiences growing wide row corn with cover crops, planting soy and alfalfa with cereal rye, and growing/grazing the perennial grain Kernza. This event will emphasize how these practices influence soil and water health and include dinner, time to socialize, and a chance […]
Tyler Carlson (SFA Silvopasture & Agroforestry Lead) will be hosting this field day at his farm, Early Boots Farm in Sauk Centre. He will be presenting, as will Keefe Keeley of the Savanna Institute, and Callie Bertsch of the NRCS. A boxed lunch will be provided. Registration is free to SFA members, and $25 to nonmembers. Members must be logged […]
Mark your calendars! The Rock County Fair is set to take place July 28-31, 2021. Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Rock County Fair where we will demonstrate the rainfall simulator and discuss cost share opportunities for soil health practices. July 29 10AM-12PM
LIVESTOCK PRODUCER WORKSHOP Friday, July 30th 9:00 am to Noon Tom Olson Farm 5798 County Road 2 NW Williams, MN 56686 Presentations on rotational grazing, forage productivity, Conservation Programs and Ag Certification A free meal will be served at noon Free soil and manure test kits will be available, 1 per farm (Limited kits available, […]
This Silvopasture Workshop will meet in the North Pavilion of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Address:Â 1515 Keats Ave N Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Map of North Pavilion location. Presenters will include: Keefe Keeley, Savanna Institute Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester Dan MacSwain, Washington County Parks We will also get to see goats removing some buckthorn in […]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 Utilizing 4R Nutrient Management Best Practices 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 2.0 in Nutrient Management or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Keeping Agriculture Sustainable Through 4R Basics Moderator - Kyle Freeman, OCP North America Speakers - Felipe Garziera, SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition and Alan Blaylock, Nutrien eKonomics Part 2: Improving Water Quality Through 4R Phosphorus Management Moderator - Steve […]
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Join top strip-tillers, agronomists and researchers for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking! Discover cutting-edge ideas, techniques and strategies from the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till to raise your level of strip-till profitability, efficiency and efficacy. The 2021 National Strip-Tillage Conference offers a mix of thought-provoking general sessions featuring top experts; profit-boosting Strip-Till Classrooms led by […]
