In the latest University of Minnesota CropCast (#55), hosts Seth Naeve and Dave Nicolai interview Dr. Jochum Wiersma, Extension Small Grain Specialist, about the current status and future of small grain acreage in Minnesota. Jochum reviews how production economics, market potential, and weather trends are impacting acreage for spring and winter wheat, barley, rye, and oats.
The discussion also previews the spring release of the updated University of Minnesota Small Grains Guide, a key resource for selecting varieties and refining production practices. Additionally, Jochum explores the potential for oat production in southern Minnesota.
Finally, the episode covers the 2026 Small Grains Update educational seminars. Sponsored by the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council, these free, discussion-based workshops cover agronomics, variety selection, soil fertility, and economics. Register for a seminar near you at z.umn.edu/smallgrainsupdate:
- Feb 16: Grand Rapids (NCROC)
- Feb 17: Cold Spring (Great Blue Heron)
- Feb 18: Le Center (4H Family Center) & Rochester (Aune Hall)
- Feb 19: Slayton (Murray County 4H-Building)
- Feb 20: Benson (McKinney's on Southside)
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What is Minnesota CropCast?
Hosts David Nicolai and Seth Naeve discuss the progress and challenges of Minnesota's agronomic crops in this podcast. They are joined by a diversity of specialists representing all crops and agronomic disciplines to discuss their research and its impact on future Minnesota crops. Dave Nicolai is a crops Extension educator and Seth Naeve is the Extension soybean agronomist.
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