Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota Extension
Farming for the Future
Published April 5, 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 Claire LaCanne joins Farming for the…Warm Winter Impacts on Pests
Published March 25, 2024
The mild temperatures this winter may lead to heavier insect pressure this growing season. “We often rely on our cold winters to kind of hold back the tide from a lot of either invasive insects or push back from the…Agricult-HER: Grounded in the Agriculture Community
Published March 13, 2024
For the past 17 years, Bev Durgan has led the Extension program for the University of Minnesota. She took on the role when Extension was going through a reorganization. “There were a lot of people concerned about the future of…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 3, 2024
The Dry Bean Scene highlights the Minnesota Irrigator Program that will take place on three Wednesdays throughout March. University of Minnesota Extension Irrigation and Water Quality Specialist Vasu Sharma talks about what growers will gain from the program.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…