Agriculture

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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal

Knowing exactly how much moisture an irrigated farm field needs, and when it needs it, is a surprisingly complicated matter.

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Formerly the Conservation Tillage Conference, the Soil Management Summit returns Dec. 15-16 in a virtual format due to COVID-19. The conference will continue to provide the latest in soil health practices based on farmer experiences and applied science with a packed agenda.

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By Jonathan Eisenthal

Potassium (K) is a macronutrient that governs the corn plant’s ability to take up nutrients and moisture, and transport both within the plant tissues.

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(Mesocosm chambers at the University of Minnesota allow the rapid testing of how corn grows under different climatic conditions)

Written by Jonathan Eisenthal

A mesocosm is like a farm field in a laboratory.

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The 2021 Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program is calling on Minnesota’s corn farmers to submit their ideas promoting conservation, sustainability and profitability on the farm.

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In advance of the University of Minnesota Extension Soil Health Expo, Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes spoke with Brownfield Ag News’ Mark Dorenkamp about the actions farmers can take today to prevent erosion and increase organic material in their soils.

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By Jonathan Eisenthal

Around Minnesota, farmers scouting their fields in the last week of August foresee a larger than average crop following near-ideal conditions throughout this year’s growing season.

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(Krishnan (left) with refined food grade distillers grains, joined by Kurt Rosentrater and Sowmya Arra)

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Padu Krishnan,

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