U of M webinar series focuses on research-based crop management
University of Minnesota Extension is releasing a five-part webinar covering a wide variety of research-based crop production information. Set to debut on Dec. 19, the “Strategic Farming – Optimizing Management for 2020” series will feature University of Minnesota specialists and educators addressing key management topics.
Each of the below will take place live at the designated time, providing an opportunity for farmers to ask questions. Each session will also be recorded and available for later viewing. Farmers can register here for each of the live webinars and learn more about the series.
Dec. 19, 2 to 3 pm: A Back to Basics Approach to Nutrient Management
Speakers: Dan Kaiser, Nutrient management specialist and Brad Carlson, Extension educator
Jan. 16, noon to 1 pm: Soybean Management for 2020 and Beyond
Speakers: Seth Naeve, Soybean agronomist and Bob Koch, Soybean entomologist
Jan. 29, noon to 1 pm: Cover crops: Matching Your Management Strategies and Goals
Speakers: Axel Garcia y Garcia, Agronomist – Sustainable cropping systems and Paulo Pagliari, Nutrient management specialist
Feb. 13, noon to 1 pm: New Pests and Pathogens Complicate Minnesota Soybean and Corn Production
Speakers: Bruce Potter, Extension IPM specialist, and Dean Malvick, Extension plant pathologist
February 27, noon to 1 pm: Hot topics in Weed Management – Putting the Pieces Together
Speakers: Ryan Miller, Extension Educator, Lisa Behnken, Extension Educator and Tom Peters, Sugarbeet Weed Specialist
