Nitrogen management in southeast Minnesota meeting set for March 13 in Rochester

A multitude of issues related to nitrates in water in southeast Minnesota have come to the forefront over the past few years. This has led to a reexamination of how nitrogen fertilizer and manure are managed in the region. University of Minnesota Extension will conduct a day long meeting in Rochester on March 13 for farmers and those involved in agriculture to discuss the current situation.

Topics covered include:

• An update on the current regulatory and policy situation
• How nitrogen behaves in the environment and how it gets into water
• The dynamics of groundwater recharge in southeast Minnesota
• Best management practices for both commercial fertilizer and manure, based on local research
• On-farm nitrogen management research results in southeast Minnesota

The day will conclude with a panel discussion of local farmers talking about how they manage nitrogen inputs on their farm. In addition to the presentations, several resource booths will be set up for one-on-one discussion regarding various programs, services, and information.

Date & Location:

The meeting will take place on March 13th in Aune Hall on the Olmsted County fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the program will start at 8:30 a.m. A noon lunch will be provided for attendees, and therefore pre-registration is requested. 

Cost:

There will be no charge for this meeting or the noon meal thanks to support from Minnesota Corn. 

Registration: 

To pre-register please go to the website: z.umn.edu/NitrogenMeeting

Additional information can be found at: z.umn.edu/NitrogenSmart, or by contacting your local SWCD.

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