Get ready for the 2024 growing season and learn about the latest developments in crops research from both University of Minnesota Extension and the Regional and Outreach Centers. Take advantage of the following opportunities:
Strategic Farming: Let's talk crops starts January 10 (online)
Strategic Farming kicks off January 10 with Dr. Frayne Olson, Crops economist at North Dakota State University. He will discuss grain prices and marketing strategies in light of geopolitics and increased soybean crushing capacity. Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesdays from Jan 10 through March 27 and come with your questions! To see the full program and to register, visit z.umn.edu/strategic-farming.
Winter Crops Day, Southern Research and Outreach Center, January 11
Registration begins at 8:30 with the program beginning at 9:00 am and concluding at 3:00 p.m. This event is FREE to attend and you do not have to pre-register. CEUs will be available for Certified Crop Advisors. Topics include:
Optimum nitrogen rates for corn in southern MN
Jeff Vetsch, Researcher at SROC
Nutrient availability of manure
Melissa Wilson, UM Extension nutrient management specialist
Sulfur source and timing effects on corn yield
Dan Kaiser, UM Extension nutrient management specialist
Critical period for yield determination in soybean
Anibal Cerrundo, visiting soybean agronomist from Argentina (working with Seth Naeve)
Mid-season application of nitrogen and sulfur for corn. Jeff Coulter, UM Extension corn agronomist
Weed management in corn and soybeans Tom Hoverstad, SROC Researcher
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