Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
Weather Tools Available
Published February 25, 2024
New tools are available for producers to help make management decisions with weather data. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey joined the University of Minnesota Extension CropCast to highlight how farmers can utilize soil temperature climatology. “You can now…Farming for the Future
Published February 23, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jodi DeJong Hughes says freeze/thaw events…Controlling Volunteer Corn
Published February 15, 2024
In a University of Minnesota Extension Crops Strategic Farming webinar, Southern Research and Outreach Center researcher Tom Hoverstad said controlling volunteer corn in soybeans has become a bit tricky. With new growth regulation technology, tank mixes can be successful, “but not…Unveiling the Power of Cover Crops
Published February 11, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says livestock producers may be more likely to incorporate cover crops on their operation. “Oftentimes, they’ll be able to extend their grazing times a little longer and maybe not turn their herd onto…Corn Matters
Published February 2, 2024
Minnesota Corn brings you Corn Matters. This week highlights online components of the Nitrogen College course implemented by the University of Minnesota Extension. U of M Extension Educator Brad Carlson says those who can’t make it to an in-person session…A Snirt-Filled Winter
Published February 1, 2024
Warm temperatures and limited snow cover are a big change from what was seen in the last two winters. University of Minnesota Extension State Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates says this can impact the amount of wind erosion seen. “If…Nitrogen College Scheduled in Mahnomen, Morton
Published January 28, 2024
The University of Minnesota will host Nitrogen College in two locations in the next few weeks. The first will be held January 30 and 31 in Mahnomen with the second taking place February 5 and 6 at Morton. University of…Cover Crop Progress
Published January 28, 2024
In the latest edition of the University of Minnesota Extension Minnesota CropCast, Extension spring wheat breeder Jim Anderson highlights the improvements seen in cover crops over the past decade. “The gains are coming really fast in terms of domestication traits,”…Wheat Variety Selection for ’24
Published January 14, 2024
The University of Minnesota has released its latest wheat variety selections. University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says variety selection looks at several factors. “We’re going to pick a number of varieties that are on the high…