Rochester Crop Management Tour
2023-07-06 09:00 (America/Chicago) | 2300 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906, 2300 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN, 55906
Details on topics are to be determined but we will continue a weed management focus.
https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/06/save-date-for-rochester-crop-management.html

NWROC Crops & Soils Day
2023-07-19 | Northwest Research and Outreach Center, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN, 56716

2023 Drainage Research Forum
2023-07-20 12:30 - 2023-07-21 15:45 | Sargeant Student Center, 2900 University Ave, Crookston, MN, 56716
Tentative Agenda
Full Agenda Coming Soon!
Thursday, July 20
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Check-in at Bede Ballroom
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Bus Tour of NW Minnesota Drainage Research Sites (boxed lunches & refreshments provided)
Friday, July 21
8:30 am – 3:45 pm: Presentations in Bede Ballroom (lunch & refreshments provided)
Confirmed Speakers:
Chuck Brandel, ISG
Laura Christianson, University of Illinois
Xinhua Jia, North Dakota State University
Jeppe Kjaersgaard, Minnesota Department Agriculture
Keegan Kult, Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition
David Lobb, University of Manitoba
Maryam Sahraei, South Dakota State University
Jeff Strock, University of Minnesota

USGC Annual Board of Delegates Meeting
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-28 | MN
July 26-28, 2023 – 63rd Annual Board of Delegates Meeting

Farmfest 2023
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-03 | Gilfillan Estate, 28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN, 56266
At Farmfest, we strive to bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country. We endeavor to provide one place for farmers to network, experience and learn to grow their farming operations.
We use 50 acres of land to showcase products, services and technologies from over 500 exhibitors and vendors. Through careful planning and organization, we provide live product demonstrations, host smart and insightful educational sessions and organize fun family activities to not only help farmers grow their family businesses but also to celebrate farming and the rural lifestyle.

Minnesota State Fair
2023-08-24 - 2023-09-04 | MN

Soil Solutions: Improving Farm Productivity through Healthy Soil
2023-09-07 08:30 - 14:00 | West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 MN-329, Morris, Minnesota, 56267
The event will feature a range of sessions, covering topics such as tillage, cover crops, planting green, and soil erosion. Speakers include experienced University and industry experts Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Anna Cates, Bailey Tangen, Angie Peltier, Dorian Gatchell, Marla Reikman, and Nic Jelinski. Sessions will rotate, each presentation given four times.

Minnesota Gophers Celebrate Ag and Food Day
2023-09-09 15:30 - 21:30 | Huntington Bank Stadium, 420 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
The University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and Gopher Athletics and a collection of agribusinesses from throughout the state will be joining forces to hold the eleventh annual Celebrate Ag and Food Day at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 9th as Minnesota takes on Eastern Michigan at 6:30pm at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The Gophers will highlight the hard work, innovation and resiliency of the folks who work in the agriculture and food industry here in the great state of Minnesota. Celebrate Food and Ag Day at Huntington Bank Stadium will put the spotlight on this aspect of Minnesota!

A big thank you to our partners that contributed to the success of Celebrate Ag and Food Day. Presenting sponsors are Compeer Financial, CHS, and Land O’Lakes.
Participating sponsors include: Ag Country Farm Credit, Bushel Boy Farms, Hormel, Minnesota Beef Council, Minnesota Corn Board, Minnesota Soybean, Undeniably Dairy, FFA, Brownfield Ag News, the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences for their continued support.
Join us in the Gopher Garden on Oak Street outside of 3M Arena at Mariucci starting three hours before kickoff at 3:30pm for tailgate activities, free samples, and more!

Big Iron Farm Show
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-14 | MN

2023 Soil Management Summit
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-08 | Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons.
The summit features presentations and Q&A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors, information from sponsors, and conversations with farmers experienced in different soil health practices.
Those who attend the entire conference can earn Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units (CEUs).
Registration scholarships will be available for interested producers. Contact Shane Bugeja for more information, sbugeja@umn.edu.
For more information about this event, contact Jodi DeJong-Hughes, dejon003@umn.edu.
The Soil Management Summit is presented by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Office for Soil Health.

Winter Crops Day
2024-01-11 08:30 | Southern Outreach and Research Center, 35838 120th Street, Waseca, MN
This is an educational event open to the public and held at the Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca. Receive emails for upcoming events of the Southern Research and Outreach Center Email your address to: nelso191@umn.edu
Learn more about the event here.

MN Ag EXPO
2024-01-17 08:00 - 2024-01-18 15:00 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota, 56001
Join Us For The 2024 MN AG EXPO!
Jointly Hosted Event Between The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association And The Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
Reunite with the agriculture community January 17-18, 2024 during MN AG EXPO at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. Over the course of two days, Minnesota’s marquee winter agriculture gathering sets our sights on the future by offering networking opportunities; educational sessions; a full trade show floor; dynamic speakers; fundraising events – and more!

Farmamerica Drainage Water Management Webinar
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | MN
Register here.
Discovery Farms – Farmamerica Drainage Water Management Project
March 21st – 11 to Noon – Zoom Webinar
• 11:00-11:15 Drainage water management project introduction, site layout, & design – Tim Radatz, Discovery Farms Minnesota
• 11:15-11:30 2023 Farmamerica data review – Scott Matteson, MDA
• 11:30-11:45 Farmamerica history & upcoming events – Jessica Rollins, Farmamerica
• 11:45-12:00 Southeast Minnesota Nitrogen update – Warren Formo, MAWRC

3rd Annual Multi-State Discovery Farms Webinar
2024-03-26 09:00 - 11:30 | MN
Register here
On March 26, 2024 the Discovery Farms® Programs in Wisconsin, Vermont, Arkansas and Minnesota will host a virtual webinar titled “Emerging Contaminants and Water Quality: The Importance of On-Farm Research”. Join this interactive webinar to learn more about farmer-led water quality research in these four states and how the Discovery Farms® network is responding to emerging concerns. This 2 ½ hour webinar will begin at 9:00 am Central Time and 10:00 am Eastern Time. CEUs will be available.

Fillmore SWCD spring farmers meeting
2024-03-27 11:15 - 15:00 | Fountain Community Center, 95 Main Street, Fountain, MN, 55935
Southeast Minnesota corn growers are invited to an upcoming meeting hosted by the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District focused on nitrates, groundwater, and nutrient management. The meeting will be held on March 27 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fountain Community Center (95 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935). The event is free, but growers are asked to register by March 22.
The meeting will cover the state’s plan to address nitrates in southeast Minnesota, best practices for fertilizing corn in the region, and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. Lunch will be provided.
Growers can register for the event by calling or texting the Fillmore SWCD office at 507-887-0240 or emailing Theresa Baker. Learn more about the event on the Fillmore SWCD website.

11:15 – Registration Opens
11:30 – Free Lunch
12:00 – SWCD Intro
12:15 – MN Dept of Health
12:40 – MN Dept of Ag
1:05 – Break
1:15 – MN Pollution Control Agency
1:40 – MN Ag Water Quality Cert Program
2:05 – Q & A Panel
3:00 – Door Prizes
