MN Soil Health Coalition

What's on Your Bucket List for Horticulture?
2020-03-31 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
What can we do to advance our love of and life work with plants to help our world and everyone in it to eat well and thrive from being near plants?
Join us to hear from Mary Hockenberry Meyer, Professor, Extension Horticulture Program Leader, Director of the Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture Program University of Minnesota
Join by phone: 1-646-828-7666
Meeting ID: 161 485 8564
Join on the Web: https://bit.ly/USDAHorticultureSeminar

Silvopasture: A Global and Historical Perspective
2020-04-16 10:30 - 12:00
This SFA webinar captures the history and use of silvopasture as a practice throughout the Midwest. You’ll find a refresher on silvopasture as a practice and its concepts, highlights of research from silvopastoral systems in the region, and a tour of farms and farm systems that utilize the practice. REGISTER.

Cover Crop Characteristics and Identification
2020-04-16 11:00 - 13:00
NDSU Cover Crop Webinar Series https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/march-30-2020/ndsu-extension-to-host-grazing-cover-crops-webinar-series

Soil Building Secrets
2020-04-16 19:30 - 21:00
Ray Archuleta will explain how soil functions: how plants, animals, and organisms work together as a collective to transform and extract nutrients from the soil. David Kleinschmidt will explain how farmers and ranchers can use diverse crops, cover crops and animals to enhance that cycle. https://understandingag.grazecart.com/webinars

Silvopasture In Minnesota
2020-04-21 10:30 - 12:00
This SFA webinar is focused on producer experiences using silvopasture in their operations. From beef to goats and from Northern to Southern Minnesota you will tour a diversity of operations, climates, and landscapes. This webinar is an on-the-ground tour of working farms. REGISTER.

Winter Grazing & Alfalfa Production
2020-04-21 11:00 - 12:00

Solar Financing & Grants for Farms & Small Businesses Webinar
2020-05-19 18:30 - 20:00
If you’ve been meaning to look into solar energy for your home, farm, or business and live in the Driftless Region of Minnesota, this is the time to learn and invest. The nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) has information and guidance that will help rural residents understand how solar energy works and what to consider when going solar and co-sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project.
For more information and to register, click here.
If you have any questions, contact Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors at bking@solarunitedneighbors.org or 612-293-7267.
To view the event flier, click here.

Aerial Application Soil Health Partnership
2020-05-26 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Soil Health Partnership’s webinar on aerial application of cover crops at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-C_hgR7WQDSCnJwEHxkyNg

How Regenerative Organic Ag can Improve Human Health
2020-06-02 14:00 - 15:00
The Rodale Institute’s newest white paper examines a solution: regenerative organic agriculture. “The Power of the Plate: Regenerative Organic Agriculture & Human Health,” to be released on May 27, will unveil the latest research on this pressing issue.
Join us for an expert panel to dive into our newest white paper alongside all of you. Our esteemed panelists will include: Dr. Scott Stoll, Founder & CEO of Plantrician Project, Dr. Zach Bush, Founder, Farmer’s Fooprint & Seraphic Group, Dr. Ron Weiss, Founder & CEO of Ethos Health, Dr. Meagan Grega, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Kellyn Foundation, Dr. Drew Smith, Chief Scientist/Chief Operating Officer of Rodale Institute. Pre-registration is required.
Panel: Ask the Experts – How Regenerative Organic Agriculture Can Improve Human Health

Roller/Crimper Demonstration
2020-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Harmony Park Music Garden, 79503 298th Street, Clarks Grove, MN, 56016, United States
There is a Roller Crimper and Cover Crop Demonstration Day scheduled for June 10th at Harmony Park Music Garden (79503 298th Street, Clarks Grove, MN 56016) at 1:00 p.m. Fritz Jensen will be demoing the roller crimper into standing winter rye. Common cover crop mixes, herbicide use for termination and fall cover seeding will also be discussed.
If you have any questions contact Steve Lawler with the Mower SWCD at 507-434-2603 Ext. 3.
If you plan to attend this event be sure to follow social distancing measures to ensure your safety and safety of others as there will be plenty of space to do so!

Regenerative Farming and Ranching
2020-06-23 - 2020-06-25 | Stoney Creek Farm, 38270 Kenwood Ave, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283, United States
Regenerative Farming and Ranching event is held on a Minnesota farm that has been employing soil health and regenerative practices for over 15. Experts from Understanding Ag including Gabe Brown and Shane New as well as farmers Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz will provide effective information on:
•Principles of Soil Health & Adaptive Stewardship
•Making Grazing Highly Profitable & Desirable
•Successful Marketing: Strategies for Enhanced Net Margins
•Designing Cover Crop Mixes
•Nutrient Management
•How to Add Diversity to Row Crops
•Farm Economics and Whole Farm Planning
Soil Health Academy has acquired funding to offer scholarships toward tuition to attend a
SHA school. Apply online at www.soilhealthacademy.org/scholarships

Small Grains and Cover Crops Virtual Field Day
2020-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Land Stewardship Project is sponsoring a Practical Farmers of Iowa virtual field day on June 24th on Martin Larsen’s farm. Larsen is a no-till conventional farmer near Byron, Minn., and raises corn, beans, small grains and cover crops. He will be sharing his knowledge and experience of raising small grains in Southeast Minnesota and the benefits he has seen of including another crop in the rotation. Check back for registration and event details. https://landstewardshipproject.org/events/item/1518
RSVP to Shona Snater, LSP, SSnater@landstewardshipproject.org

Fridays on the Farm July 10th
2020-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
Join us for Fridays on the Farm from the comfort of home, the farm, or field for information and discussion with Ben Dwire who is using no-till, cover crops, raising food grade oats & soybeans, as well as other soil health practices!
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.

Assessing Soil Health Webinar Series
2020-07-21 - 2021-01-19
Assessing Soil Health Webinar Series

A Soil Science Society of America webinar series produced in partnership with The Soil Health Institute and sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation
This soil health focused webinar series integrates economics, measurement tools, measurement assessment, and modeling to educate, motivate, and equip Certified Crop Advisers, consultants, and agricultural retailers to engage in soil health management systems.
Upcoming Webinars:
Measures of Soil Water Cycling (July 21, 2020) Registration Now Open!
Measures of Soil Carbon Cycling and Storage (August 13, 2020)
Measures of Soil Nitrogen Cycling (September 17, 2020)
Practical Measures of the Soil Microbiome (November 17, 2020)
Standard Measurements for Soil Health (December 8, 2020)
Soil Health Economics (January 19, 2021)

Questions? Please contact Michele Lovejoy at 608-268-4947 or by email.

Soil Health Field Day
2020-07-23 09:30 - 13:00 | SE 1/4 S1, Breckenridge Township, Minnesota
When: July 23rd from 9:30am – 1pm
Where: SE 1/4 S1 Breckenridge Township
*3 Miles east of Breckenridge and 1 mile south of Hwy 210

The Wilkin SWCD has teamed up with NRCS to offer you a morning full of information on soil health.
Topics Include:
• Soil Compaction
• Salinity
• Soil Pit
• Tools used to assess the soil
• Hands on demonstrations on how to use these tools and simple soil tests
• Rainfall Simulator Demonstration showing the impact of rain on soil
Speakers Include:
Jen Smith, NRCS Soil Scientist
Kristin Brennan, NRCS State Soil Health Specialist
Jon Quast, NRCS Soil Conservationist
Kim Melton, District Technician Wilkin SWCD
Lunch will be served at noon with a short demonstration to follow. If you are going to join us for lunch please RSVP to the Wilkin SWCD by July 21st. To RSVP, please call 218-643-2933 Ext.3

Organic Transition Training Workshop #1
2020-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 | O So Good Restaurant, 529 North Main Avenue, Garretson, SD, 57030
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the first of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/30 and 8/4).
Thursday, July 23 – Garretson, SD. 10 am– 3 pm.
O So Good Restaurant, 529 North Main Avenue
Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Fridays on the Farm July 24th
2020-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
Join us for Fridays on the Farm from the comfort of home, the farm, or field for information and discussion with Eric Stelling who is using strip-till, cover crops, conventional and organic row crops, as well as other soil health practices!
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.
https://www.facebook.com/events/744692816337850/

Virtual Field Day with MNSHC and Prairie Creek Seed
2020-07-25 09:00 - 17:00
Join the Coalition and Prairie Creek Seed for our Virtual Field Day. This event goes from 9-5 and features four separate sessions, each featuring a key component of sustainable farming. This event is jam-packed with knowledge and lessons learned by some of Minnesota’s finest soil health advocates. The schedule includes:

Healthy Soils 9AM – Join Jenn from MNSHC and Jamie Labat on his farm to talk about how he protects his soil.
Cover Crop Pastures 11AM – Karl, president of Prairie Creek Seed, talks about the benefit of using cover crops in the pasture.
Oats and Clover 1PM – Amanda from Prairie Creek Seed discusses oat and clover varieties for cover crop use.
Planting Green 3PM – We’ll catch up with Jenn & Jamie on the field to talk about the pros of planting green.

This field day will be Livestreamed to Facebook, so please access our page here to join!

The Foundation for Regenerative Agriculture
2020-07-30 - 2020-07-31
Join us for the Soil Health Institute’s 5th annual conference! This year’s theme is Soil Health: The Foundation for Regenerative Agriculture, advancing the opportunity we have to address climate change, water quality, food production, biodiversity, and many other pressing issues by improving soil health.
The Soil Health Institute’s 5th Annual Meeting will feature virtual presentations by some of the world’s most progressive farmers, scientists, educators, conservationists, and agricultural industry leaders engaged in soil health/regenerative agriculture. Another 80 video poster presentations will offer opportunities for interacting with the authors in real time.
Among the meeting topics:
Comprehensive Strategy for Advancing Soil Health
Determining Effective Measurements of Soil Health
Dimensions of Adoption
Filling the Economics Gap for Farmers
Soil Health Policies and Programs in Action
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available​ to qualifying attendees.

Organic Transition Training Workshop #2
2020-07-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Archery Shak, 217 S Main St, Lennox, SD, 57039
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the second of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/23 and 8/4).

Thursday, July 30 – Lennox, SD. 10 am– 3 pm. Lunch provided.
Archery Shak (O So Good Catering), 217 S Main St.

Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Organic Transition Training Workshop #3
2020-08-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Ramkota Inn, 1901 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD, 57201
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the third of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/23 and 7/30).

Tuesday, August 4 – Watertown, SD. 10 am– 3 pm. Lunch provided.
Ramkota Inn, 1901 9th Ave SW

Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Fridays on the Farm August 7th
2020-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition is hosting the Fridays on the Farm series this summer starting this Friday, July 10th! We will visit with farmers around the state hearing about their soil health management on a variety of operations.
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.

Nutritional Farming: Health from the ground up
2020-08-08 14:00 - 18:00 | 46958 188th Street, Estelline, SD 57234, 46958 188th Street,, Estelline, 57234, United States
A field day in regenerative agriculture
Human physical and mental health face new challenges that are reshaping our society, and agriculture is the solution to these problems. The concept of food as medicine is gaining new life as we realize how important the soil is for increasing the nutrient diversity of our food. Learn how regenerative farming can help with the health of your family.
Speakers will include:
Dr. Daphne Miller
University of California
Kalie Rider, RD
North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition
Seth Watkins
Regenerative Farmer and Rancher
Free locally catered supper to follow for 150 attendees.
A guided Prairie Walk will follow supper
On the Northeast Corner of exit 157 on I-29 (the Brandt exit; wood house with a purple roof). 46958 188th Street, Estelline, SD, 57234

MN BWSR Tech Talks: Evaluating Herbicide Plans in a Soil Health System
2020-08-10 13:00 - 14:00
Tech Talks is a online training series hosted by the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources and organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety of technical topics every Monday at 1:00. On occasion additional sessions may be scheduled at 9:00 in the morning to accommodate our presenters.
Miss a session you were interested in? We record every presentation and make replays available in the Online Learning section of the TTCP website.
Follow these instructions to access the webinars:
1. Go to https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/k2/j.php?MTID=t4cff36c965dd6296bae80dfbe43cb361
2. Enter your name and email address (or registration ID).
3. Enter the session password: [REDACTED]
4. Click “Join Now”.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
If you are joining to the audio by phone, dial 1-415-655-0003 after connecting above. The session code is 968 039 336, and your participant ID will be displayed on the Webex screen.
You may log-in up to 30 minutes in advance to establish your connection.

August 10
Evaluating Herbicide Plans in a Soil Health System
What can we do to help ensure our herbicide program matches up with our cover crop goals in a corn-soybean rotation? Join Liz Stahl, UMN Extension, for a discussion on the the latest research and information regarding the impacts of weed management decisions on the potential for successful establishment of cover crops, cover crop end uses, and the tradeoffs we can expect in our weed management program.

9:00 am
August 17
Equipment Modifications for Cover Crops
NRCS State Soil Health Specialist Kristin Brennan will host a farmer panel including Brady Wulf of Starbuck, Ryan Hough of Barnesville and David Miller of Red Lake to discuss equipment modifications they have made to facilitate the integration of a soil health system into their farming operations.

1:00 pm
August 17
Wild Turkey Habitat and Management Considerations
Join Matt Weegman (NWTF), Nathan Paul (NWTF), and Jeff Kalin (NRCS) to learn about wild turkey habitat requirements and beneficial management.

August 24
Fertilization in a Soil Health System
Dr. Dan Kaiser (UMN Extension), Amy Robak-Bruce, and Dorian Gatchel will discuss fertilizer considerations in soil health systems.

August 31
Nutrient Management Module 5: Nitrogen
Larry Gunerson, Travis Hirman, and Kevin Hauth from MDA will review the nitrogen considerations for nutrient management planning. This session will cover current impairments, loss pathways, ground water protection rules, nitrogen loss assessments, and practices to reduce movement.

Groundwater Protection Rule Webinar
2020-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
Beginning September 1, the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen soil will be restricted in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination. This will also apply to Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) with elevated nitrate levels.
MDA staff have prepared a presentation to explain the purpose of the Groundwater Protection Rule, where the nitrogen fertilizer restrictions apply, and the exceptions to the rule. View the prerecorded presentation or join us for a live webinar through WebEx on August 12, 2020 (details below).
Live Virtual Webinar
Join us for the live webinar presentation on August 12, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 am (CST).
Check back here for the WebEx link and other options to join the webinar.
Questions
Staff are available to answer questions by email or phone, or you can submit questions during the live webinar. Contact information for this webinar is as follows:
Larry Gunderson Pesticide & Fertilizer Management
651-201-6168
Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us

Margaret Wagner

Pesticide & Fertilizer Management
651-201-6488
Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us

7th Soil and Water Management Field Day
2020-08-13 09:00 - 12:00
Soil and water management and conservation are the focus of the 7th Soil and Water Management Field Day being held virtually on Thursday, August 13. This program will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and include presentations and question and answer sessions. The webinar is free, but participants must pre-register online. An email address is required to register, and participants can join the webinar from a computer, tablet or phone. Registration includes proceedings of field day presentations.
The 7th Soil and Water Management Field Day is an inter-institutional event designed to highlight progress on soil and water management research. The objective of this field day is to convene farmers, researchers, stakeholders, and practitioners to interact on issues related to soil and water management for productivity and environmental enhancement. The proceedings from the program will include eight papers discussing collaborative research projects conducted throughout Minnesota and South Dakota.

Presenters and their discussion topics include:

Jeff Strock, Professor in the UMN Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate – Drainage ditch management and constructed wetlands
Andry Ranaivoson, UMN Researcher – Bioreactors
Ali Rashid Niaghi, UMN Researcher – Supplemental irrigation
Lindsay Pease, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutrient and Water Management – NW MN drainage and phosphorus issues in drainage
Fabian Fernandez, Associate Professor in the UMN Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate – Split N applications and drainage
Brent Dalzell, UMN Researcher – Cottonwood Watershed Modeling and MDA Certified Farmers
Axel Garcia y Garcia, Associate Professor in the UMN Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist – Cover cropping

Event sponsors include: University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center and College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; the Transforming Drainage Project; Minnesota Department of Agriculture Clean Water Fund; Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council; Minnesota Water Resources Center; and US Geological Survey

Cover Crop Production Field Day
2020-08-15 09:00 - 14:30 | Ed & Jane McNamara Farm, 37299 171 Avenue, Goodhue, Minnesota
Rain or shine – save the date! Join our Coalition Coordinator, Jennifer Hahn, and the Goodhue SWCD for an information-packed Cover Crop Production Field Day. This event will be hosted at Ed & Jane McNamara’s farm in Goodhue, MN. Topics will include:

Local Producer Panel discussion – Plant Green & Stay Clean – Planting soybeans into standing cover, Kevin Connelly, Olmstead Co & Tom Pyfferoen, Dodge Co
Cover Crop Crimping: Mandako Crimper Demonstration
Planting 60″ Rows for Inter-seeding Cover Crops – Cedar Valley Innovations, Bob Recker – Waterloo, IA and a 60″ Row Local Producer Panel
Inter-seeding Cover Crop Demonstration – Hi-Clearance Cover Crop Seeding, Joe Jirik – Le Sueur County & Andy Linder – Blue Earth County
Managing Manure with Cover Crop Demonstration – Low Disturbance Manure Applicator into cover crop.

Note: COVID-19 health and safety measures will be in place during the field day event. In an effort to keep attendees safe, we are limiting registration numbers. Registration for this event will be online only via Goodhue SWCD website: www.goodhueswcd.org
Registration fee of $10 includes a box lunch from Meatheads Meat & Deli of Red Wing, proceedings, refreshments, and required facemask.
For more information, please call the Goodhue SWCD Office at 651-923-5286

MN BWSR Tech Talks: Equipment Modifications for Cover Crops
2020-08-17 09:00 - 10:00
Tech Talks is a online training series hosted by the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources and organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety of technical topics every Monday at 1:00. On occasion additional sessions may be scheduled at 9:00 in the morning to accommodate our presenters.
Miss a session you were interested in? We record every presentation and make replays available in the Online Learning section of the TTCP website.
Follow these instructions to access the webinars:
1. Go to https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/k2/j.php?MTID=t4cff36c965dd6296bae80dfbe43cb361
2. Enter your name and email address (or registration ID).
3. Enter the session password: [REDACTED]
4. Click “Join Now”.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
If you are joining to the audio by phone, dial 1-415-655-0003 after connecting above. The session code is 968 039 336, and your participant ID will be displayed on the Webex screen.
You may log-in up to 30 minutes in advance to establish your connection.

August 10
Evaluating Herbicide Plans in a Soil Health System
What can we do to help ensure our herbicide program matches up with our cover crop goals in a corn-soybean rotation? Join Liz Stahl, UMN Extension, for a discussion on the the latest research and information regarding the impacts of weed management decisions on the potential for successful establishment of cover crops, cover crop end uses, and the tradeoffs we can expect in our weed management program.

9:00 amAugust 17
Equipment Modifications for Cover Crops
NRCS State Soil Health Specialist Kristin Brennan will host a farmer panel including Brady Wulf of Starbuck, Ryan Hough of Barnesville and David Miller of Red Lake to discuss equipment modifications they have made to facilitate the integration of a soil health system into their farming operations.

1:00 pmAugust 17
Wild Turkey Habitat and Management Considerations
Join Matt Weegman (NWTF), Nathan Paul (NWTF), and Jeff Kalin (NRCS) to learn about wild turkey habitat requirements and beneficial management.

August 24
Fertilization in a Soil Health System
Dr. Dan Kaiser (UMN Extension), Amy Robak-Bruce, and Dorian Gatchel will discuss fertilizer considerations in soil health systems.

August 31
Nutrient Management Module 5: Nitrogen
Larry Gunerson, Travis Hirman, and Kevin Hauth from MDA will review the nitrogen considerations for nutrient management planning. This session will cover current impairments, loss pathways, ground water protection rules, nitrogen loss assessments, and practices to reduce movement.

MN BWSR Tech Talks: Wild Turkey Habitat and Management Considerations
2020-08-17 13:00 - 14:00

Setting Up for Success
2020-08-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
On August 18 at 1:00, U of MN Extension will host a virtual Cover Crop Field Day: Setting up for Success. Through this live webinar, researchers and educators will highlight U of MN research that provides management tips and considerations to help farmers and ag professionals successfully incorporate cover crops into Minnesota cropping systems.
The program will run from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., with presentations from 1:00 to 2:00 followed by a cover crop roundtable from 2:00 to 2:30. Although there will be time for questions and answers after each presentation, the roundtable will provide an opportunity for additional open discussion with attendees. Registration is free, thanks to support from the Minnesota Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (MN SARE) program.
Topics & speakers include:
Cover crops as a tool in waterhemp management? Gregg Johnson, Associate Professor, Biomass Cropping Systems, Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca
Balancing the pros and cons of planting green in Minnesota Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator – Crops, Worthington Regional Extension Office, Worthington
Strategies for interseeding cover crops into corn Axel Garcia y Garcia, Associate Professor, Cropping Systems, Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton
Cover crop roundtable Anna Cates, Extension Soil Health Specialist, Department of Soil Health, Water, and Climate, St. Paul (in addition to our speakers above)
We hope you will join us! For more information and to register, go to: https://extension.umn.edu/event/cover-crop-virtual-field-day-setting-success If you cannot attend in person, a recording of the session will be made available through the above website at a later date.
