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What the latest research says about nutrient management in tile drainage systems

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, five U of M researchers discuss drainage research. Could there be different nitrogen guidelines in the future based on drainage status? Is older research in Minnesota still valuable or do changes in climate and crops mean we should re-look at some of these topics? Where do conservation drainage technologies such as bioreactors fit economically in our cropping systems? Listen to the podcast View the podcast transcript Guests: Brad Carlson, Extension educator Fabian Fernandez, Extension nitrogen management specialist Lindsay Pease, Nutrient and water management specialist Jeff Vetsch, Researcher, Southern Research and Outreach Center Jeff Strock, Professor, U of M Southwest Research and Outreach Center Subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode on iTunes and Stitcher ! For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to Minnesota Crop News email alerts, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook , follow us on

Rice and Dakota County Crop Update

If you farm or work with farmers in Rice or Dakota Counties and the surrounding area and want the latest University-researched crop marketing strategies, pest management information, and nutrient management updates, this webinar is for you! On Tuesday, March 2, this Virtual Crop Management Input Seminar will cover key topics in crop marketing and management issues. Participants can join the webinar starting at 8:30 a.m. and the programming will run from 8:45-11:30 a.m.  The topics are tailored to Rice and Dakota counties, but residents in surrounding counties are welcome to join. Topics and speakers Grain Marketing Strategies,   Ed Usset, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management Nitrogen Best Management Practices in southeastern Minnesota,   Taylor Becker, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Ag Water Quality Sun Dogs on the Horizon: reflections on corn rootworm dynamics, resistance, and management,   Dr. Ken Ostlie, Universi

2021 South Central Crops and Marketing Seminar

This Virtual Crop Management Input Seminar will cover key topics in crop marketing and management issues facing growers in South Central Minnesota covering growers in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Scott and Carver counties. This free event will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 4th. Pre-register by going to z.umn.edu/SCcropsday . Program topics  Grain Marketing Tips - Edward Usset, Grain Marketing Economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management: “Grain prices have rebounded sharply. What now? Let’s see if celebrity grain producers Terry Timer and Hank Holder can offer direction for the months ahead. Their performance as marketers shed light on some simple but important tips towards making better pricing decisions.” Risks and Challenges with New and Old Diseases of Corn and Soybeans – Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist : "This session will cover some of the risks and management options for recurring and new diseases of corn and soybean in sou