Register for the 2026 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day – July 9th at the Sand Plain Research Farm!
By: Vasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, Department of Soil, Water and Climate
University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Potato Growers Association (MNPGA) are pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day. This event will showcase advanced agricultural practices and the latest field research conducted at the Sand Plain Research Farm (SPRF) in Becker, MN.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from University of Minnesota researchers and specialists. A complimentary dinner will be provided at the research station headquarters at the conclusion of the field tour.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from University of Minnesota researchers and specialists. A complimentary dinner will be provided at the research station headquarters at the conclusion of the field tour.
Event Details
Date & Time
Thursday, July 9th, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinner immediately follows the tour.
Location:
This field day is free to attend, but please register by July 6th for planning purposes
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Featured Presentations & Research Topics
The field day will feature an array of updates focused on optimizing crop, disease, nutrient, and water management:- Potato Breeding at UMN: Presented by Laura Shannon
- Controlled Release Fertilizer Evaluation: Presented by Carl Rosen
- Integrated Precision Potato Management Systems: Presented by Carl Rosen, Vasu Sharma, and Megan McCaghey
- Deficit Irrigation Potatoes and Irrigation-Tillage-Cover Crop Impact on Corn and Soybeans: Presented by Vasu Sharma
- Long-Term Nitrogen Study: Presented by Fabian Fernandez
- Verticillium Wilt Resistance and Pathogen Variation: Presented by Ashish Ranjan
- Using Beetles' Behaviors Against Them: Presented by Ian MacRae
Registration & Contact Information
For planning and catering purposes, an RSVP is required by July 6th. You can complete your registration online or access more event details by visiting the registration link or scanning the QR code on the event flyer.Register Online: z.umn.edu/SPRF26reg
If you have any questions or require additional details, please reach out to the event coordinators:- Vasu Sharma (UMN Extension): 612-626-4986, vasudha@umn.edu
- Jocelyn Schlichting (MN Potato Growers): 320-333-4291, Jocelyn@SchlichtingFarms.com
- Tim Gieseke (UMN Extension): 507-766-9495, tgieseke@umn.edu
- Jackie Estrem (UMN Extension): 763-515-1023, estre060@umn.edu
For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.
If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.
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