Growers Co-op. About this event As the first commercially available perennial grain crop in the US, Kernza® perennial grain has the potential to change agriculture landscapes by providing valuable ecosystem services and new economic opportunities. Carmen Fernholz of A-Frame Farm, has been growing Kernza since 2011. A-Frame Farm manager, Luke Peterson, started growing and marketing Kernza in […]
For those interested in growing cider apples, making hard cider and/or selling apples to cideries, we have a field day coming up on Friday, July 9 from 1-4pm at Milk & Honey Ciders. It will be a fun time, and cider sampling will be included. We're touring the orchard to compare performance of 12 English […]
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 […]
ROCK NOBLES 2021 SUMMER TOUR July 13, 2021 Headquarters: Worthington Hockey Association Ice Arena, Worthington, MN Registration: $20 before June 1, 2021 $40 after June 1, 2021 Student registration is FREE Tour Schedule: 6:00 A.M. Registration in the hockey arena at the Nobles County Fairgrounds, Worthington 7:00 A.M. First tour bus leaves 11:30 A.M. Noon […]
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 […]
The weed management field day will address corn and soybean weed management concerns facing growers in Central Minnesota. Topics and tour Weed identification Herbicide best management practices Tours of both the corn and soybean management plots Presenters Debalin Sarangi, UMN Extension weed scientist, David Nicolai and Nathan Drewitz Extension educators for crops Audience Growers and crop […]
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin for a free four-part webinar series exploring new management options and financial opportunities for Midwest farmers. The series will provide farmers and their advisors with practical and straightforward information on innovative incentives. Each webinar has been approved for 1.5 hrs CEU […]
An American Society of Agronomy webinar sponsored by the Kellogg Company. Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Central/10:00 - 11:00 AM Mountain/9:00 - 10:00 AM Pacific Regenerative agriculture is more than a buzzword. Agricultural professionals may be called upon to help clients implement regenerative agriculture practices, including […]
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 […]
https://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=63331EB0-BFA5-4D84-9E33-CA2991D1BE22&Type=B_BASIC Goals & Objectives Goal 1 (Management Systems): Establish a minimum of six demonstration plots to compare the impacts of conventional tillage, strip-tillage and no-tillage, with and without cover crops, on soil health. Goal 2 (Monitor & Measure): Annually monitor the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil, along with the soil moisture within […]
