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SUMMARY:Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:View details and registration information here.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/womens-agricultural-leadership-conference-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr.\, Chaska\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T120000
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SUMMARY:Ag-Urban Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Plan to participate in person to learn more about the ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to prepare for extreme weather events and improve water quality around Minnesota. This fourth annual event will focus on extreme weather resiliency\, with keynote speaker\, Heidi Roop\, Ph.D.\, director\, Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership at the University of Minnesota. \nWho should attend?\nAgricultural\, government\, local\, and urban partners looking for ideas on how to develop and strengthen their relationships while improving the water quality of Minnesota lakes and streams are encouraged to attend. \nTentative agenda\n9 a.m.  Welcome \n9:15 a.m.  Keynote presentation: Coordination and collaboration for effective climate risk management in Minnesota (Heidi Roop\, Ph.D.\, director\, University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership) \n\nLearn more about the observed and projected impacts of climate change in Minnesota and how to leverage partnerships and collaborate to respond to a range of climate risks challenging Minnesota communities\, ecosystems and economy.\n\n10 a.m.  Break \n10:15 a.m.  Successful partnership perspectives \n\nMunicipal weatherproofing. Learn more from the City of Albany and Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District about their water-based infiltration and wetland restoration project that is helping to manage heavy rain events and prevent flooding.\nBuilding resiliency through soil health. Wilkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is undergoing an extensive soil health study related tillage treatments and adapting to weather changes. Farmer Vance Johnson will share what he’s learned 2 years into the 5 year project\, and how soils\, water and economics are all being monitored through crop rotations.\nWater communities tackling climate change. Hear how Minnesota watersheds are using their local water management plans to build resiliency to climate change\, and their ideas for working with local partners.\n\n11:45 a.m.  Closing \n\n\nRegistration information\n\nOnline registration is open. Registrations are requested before Feb. 24\, 2023\, to help finalize preparations for the event. \nSponsoring partners\nThis forum is organized through collaboration among the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources\, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency\, and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program\, along with the cooperation of agriculture\, community and water partners\, including: Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation\, Minnesota Beef Council\, Minnesota Corn Growers Association\, Minnesota Pork Board\, Minnesota Farmers Union\, Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts\, Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts\, Capitol Regional Watershed District\, West Polk Soil & Water Conservation District\, City of Rochester\, City of Renville\, and City of Mankato.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/ag-urban-partnership-forum/
LOCATION:Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict\, 37 S. College Ave.\, St. Joseph\, MN\, 56374
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events,General Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20230221T172503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T172503Z
UID:29820-1677661200-1677672000@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Ag-Urban Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Plan to participate in person to learn more about the ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to prepare for extreme weather events and improve water quality around Minnesota. This fourth annual event will focus on extreme weather resiliency\, with keynote speaker\, Heidi Roop\, Ph.D.\, director\, Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership at the University of Minnesota. \nWho should attend?\nAgricultural\, government\, local\, and urban partners looking for ideas on how to develop and strengthen their relationships while improving the water quality of Minnesota lakes and streams are encouraged to attend. \nTentative agenda\n9 a.m.  Welcome \n9:15 a.m.  Keynote presentation: Coordination and collaboration for effective climate risk management in Minnesota (Heidi Roop\, Ph.D.\, director\, University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership) \n\nLearn more about the observed and projected impacts of climate change in Minnesota and how to leverage partnerships and collaborate to respond to a range of climate risks challenging Minnesota communities\, ecosystems and economy.\n\n10 a.m.  Break \n10:15 a.m.  Successful partnership perspectives \n\nMunicipal weatherproofing. Learn more from the City of Albany and Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District about their water-based infiltration and wetland restoration project that is helping to manage heavy rain events and prevent flooding.\nBuilding resiliency through soil health. Wilkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is undergoing an extensive soil health study related tillage treatments and adapting to weather changes. Farmer Vance Johnson will share what he’s learned 2 years into the 5 year project\, and how soils\, water and economics are all being monitored through crop rotations.\nWater communities tackling climate change. Hear how Minnesota watersheds are using their local water management plans to build resiliency to climate change\, and their ideas for working with local partners.\n\n11:45 a.m.  Closing \n\n\nRegistration information\n\nOnline registration is open. Registrations are requested before Feb. 24\, 2023\, to help finalize preparations for the event. \nSponsoring partners\nThis forum is organized through collaboration among the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources\, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency\, and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program\, along with the cooperation of agriculture\, community and water partners\, including: Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation\, Minnesota Beef Council\, Minnesota Corn Growers Association\, Minnesota Pork Board\, Minnesota Farmers Union\, Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts\, Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts\, Capitol Regional Watershed District\, West Polk Soil & Water Conservation District\, City of Rochester\, City of Renville\, and City of Mankato.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/ag-urban-partnership-forum-2/
LOCATION:Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict\, 37 S. College Ave.\, St. Joseph\, MN\, 56374
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events,General Public Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20230207T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T172759Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Pork Congress
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Pork Congress is the Midwest’s BEST swine specific tradeshow and education event that features a wide variety of tradeshow exhibitors\, timely seminars and social activities designed exclusively for pig farmers and pork industry stakeholders. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-pork-congress-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20230207T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T220333Z
UID:29817-1676937600-1677110399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Pork Congress
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Pork Congress is the Midwest’s BEST swine specific tradeshow and education event that features a wide variety of tradeshow exhibitors\, timely seminars and social activities designed exclusively for pig farmers and pork industry stakeholders. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-pork-congress-2-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20221107T171100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T171100Z
UID:23231-1671093000-1671192900@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Soil Management Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThose who attend the entire conference will be offered CCA continuing education units (CEUs).
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/soil-management-summit/
LOCATION:Park Event Center\, 500 Division St.\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20221107T171100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T171100Z
UID:29798-1671093000-1671192900@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Soil Management Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThose who attend the entire conference will be offered CCA continuing education units (CEUs).
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/soil-management-summit-2/
LOCATION:Park Event Center\, 500 Division St.\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220607T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T161940Z
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SUMMARY:Agronomy Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the SROC Administration Building with Ed Usset speaking on Commodity Outlook. The program will then move outside to the field on tour wagons. The field tour will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. with lunch and time for Q & A. The tour will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, this program will be held in the SROC Administration Building. \nTOPICS & SPEAKERS \nCommodity Outlook – Ed Usset\, UM Dept. of Applied Economics\nEd is a grain marketing specialist for the Center for Farm Financial Management. He provides training programs designed to improve the marketing sills of crop producers. Ed will share his thoughts on the current situation with corn and soybean prices. \nWeed Management – Ryan Miller\, UM Regional Extension Educator\nRyan will discuss results from weed management research conducted across the state by U of MN researchers. The focus will be on early season weed control and how to control escaped weeds. \nCorn Growth and Development – Jeff Coulter\, UM Extension Agronomist\nThe 2022 planting season has been challenging for many corn producers. Jeff will look at the current stage of corn development in Minnesota with the goal of assessing yield potential. \nCover Crops – Ethan Ley\, Graduate Student\, Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics\nEthan’s graduate thesis research examines how implementing a cover crop into corn and soybeans effect weed management in both crops. He will summarize results of this research. \nQuantifying the Benefits of Soil Health – Bailey Tangen\, Graduate Research Assistant\, Dept. of Soil\, Water and Climate\nBailey is conducting research to put an economic value to strategies performed on farm that have potential to improve soil health. \nSide-Dressing Liquid Manure into Corn – Melissa Wilson\, Assistant Professor\, Dept. of Soil\, Water and Climate\nDr. Wilson will discuss results of research that involves applying liquid manure in-season to corn at early growth stages. \nThe Agronomy Field Tour will provide research-based information for crop producers\, crop consultants\, agribusiness staff\, farm managers\, Extension educators\, government agency personnel and anyone involved in agricultural crop production. \nThe Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) is located one mile west of downtown Waseca on Elm Avenue (across from Loon Lake). 35838 120th Street\, Waseca\, MN 56093. (507) 837-5629 \nhttps://sroc.cfans.umn.edu/events/agronomytour
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/agronomy-field-tour/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center\, 35838 120th St.\, Waseca\, MN\, 56093\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220607T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T161940Z
UID:29763-1655798400-1655814600@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Agronomy Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the SROC Administration Building with Ed Usset speaking on Commodity Outlook. The program will then move outside to the field on tour wagons. The field tour will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. with lunch and time for Q & A. The tour will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, this program will be held in the SROC Administration Building. \nTOPICS & SPEAKERS \nCommodity Outlook – Ed Usset\, UM Dept. of Applied Economics\nEd is a grain marketing specialist for the Center for Farm Financial Management. He provides training programs designed to improve the marketing sills of crop producers. Ed will share his thoughts on the current situation with corn and soybean prices. \nWeed Management – Ryan Miller\, UM Regional Extension Educator\nRyan will discuss results from weed management research conducted across the state by U of MN researchers. The focus will be on early season weed control and how to control escaped weeds. \nCorn Growth and Development – Jeff Coulter\, UM Extension Agronomist\nThe 2022 planting season has been challenging for many corn producers. Jeff will look at the current stage of corn development in Minnesota with the goal of assessing yield potential. \nCover Crops – Ethan Ley\, Graduate Student\, Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics\nEthan’s graduate thesis research examines how implementing a cover crop into corn and soybeans effect weed management in both crops. He will summarize results of this research. \nQuantifying the Benefits of Soil Health – Bailey Tangen\, Graduate Research Assistant\, Dept. of Soil\, Water and Climate\nBailey is conducting research to put an economic value to strategies performed on farm that have potential to improve soil health. \nSide-Dressing Liquid Manure into Corn – Melissa Wilson\, Assistant Professor\, Dept. of Soil\, Water and Climate\nDr. Wilson will discuss results of research that involves applying liquid manure in-season to corn at early growth stages. \nThe Agronomy Field Tour will provide research-based information for crop producers\, crop consultants\, agribusiness staff\, farm managers\, Extension educators\, government agency personnel and anyone involved in agricultural crop production. \nThe Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) is located one mile west of downtown Waseca on Elm Avenue (across from Loon Lake). 35838 120th Street\, Waseca\, MN 56093. (507) 837-5629 \nhttps://sroc.cfans.umn.edu/events/agronomytour
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/agronomy-field-tour-2/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center\, 35838 120th St.\, Waseca\, MN\, 56093\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220531T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161305Z
UID:22031-1655683200-1655942399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference continues the development of young leaders by exposing them to the diversity of today’s challenges and ideas surrounding food and farming while building advocates and expanding professional networks. The event is tailored to agricultural leaders aged 18-22 from all agricultural sectors. Because of generous sponsors and donors\, there is no registration fee or accommodation costs to attend the Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference. \n  \nhttps://www.mnpork.com/pork-youth/youngleadersconference/
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2022-young-leaders-in-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center\, 2111 N LaCrosse Street\, Rapid City\, South Dakota\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220531T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161305Z
UID:29760-1655683200-1655942399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2022 Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference continues the development of young leaders by exposing them to the diversity of today’s challenges and ideas surrounding food and farming while building advocates and expanding professional networks. The event is tailored to agricultural leaders aged 18-22 from all agricultural sectors. Because of generous sponsors and donors\, there is no registration fee or accommodation costs to attend the Young Leaders in Agriculture Conference. \n  \nhttps://www.mnpork.com/pork-youth/youngleadersconference/
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2022-young-leaders-in-agriculture-conference-2/
LOCATION:Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center\, 2111 N LaCrosse Street\, Rapid City\, South Dakota\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T083000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220505T223256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T224240Z
UID:21743-1652256000-1652257800@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Farming series: Field Notes #1
DESCRIPTION:The growing season is filled with a host of challenges\, including insect\, disease\, and weed pests\, resistance concerns\, agronomic issues\, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive\, discussion-based format. \nThe weekly Wednesday program will feature a live webinar with interactive discussion with attendees\, addressing in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions  may include topics related to soil fertility\, agronomics\, pest management\, equipment\, and more. \nCan’t make the live session? No problem. The discussion-based series will be posted immediately following the webinar to your favorite podcast-streaming service to listen at your convenience. \nDo you have questions you’d like addressed during Field Notes? Add them here! \nVisit the course page to see all of the events offered in this series. \n\nAudience\nCrop producers\, consultants\, ag professionals\, Extension and agency personnel\, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. \n\n\nCost\nThere is no charge to attend any of the webinars. \nRegistration\nPlease register using the link below. Once you register for a webinar in the Strategic Farming: Field Notes series\, you’ll receive a confirmation email. \nRegister here \nYou’ll also receive reminder emails with a link to the webinar prior to the event. There’s no need to download any apps or programs to join.  Simply click on “Launch from my browser” in the “Join the webinar” window.  However\, if you plan to join from your smart phone\, you may need to download the Zoom app. \nYou are welcome to attend any and all of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes webinars in the series. You only need to register once.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/strategic-farming-series-field-notes-1/
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T083000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220505T223256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T223256Z
UID:29742-1652256000-1652257800@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Farming series: Field Notes #1
DESCRIPTION:The growing season is filled with a host of challenges\, including insect\, disease\, and weed pests\, resistance concerns\, agronomic issues\, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive\, discussion-based format. \nThe weekly Wednesday program will feature a live webinar with interactive discussion with attendees\, addressing in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions  may include topics related to soil fertility\, agronomics\, pest management\, equipment\, and more. \nCan’t make the live session? No problem. The discussion-based series will be posted immediately following the webinar to your favorite podcast-streaming service to listen at your convenience. \nDo you have questions you’d like addressed during Field Notes? Add them here! \nVisit the course page to see all of the events offered in this series. \n\nAudience\nCrop producers\, consultants\, ag professionals\, Extension and agency personnel\, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. \n\n\nCost\nThere is no charge to attend any of the webinars. \nRegistration\nPlease register using the link below. Once you register for a webinar in the Strategic Farming: Field Notes series\, you’ll receive a confirmation email. \nRegister here \nYou’ll also receive reminder emails with a link to the webinar prior to the event. There’s no need to download any apps or programs to join.  Simply click on “Launch from my browser” in the “Join the webinar” window.  However\, if you plan to join from your smart phone\, you may need to download the Zoom app. \nYou are welcome to attend any and all of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes webinars in the series. You only need to register once.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/university-of-minnesota-extension-strategic-farming-series-field-notes-1-2/
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220107T161839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T161839Z
UID:19185-1647424800-1647446400@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Corn Trade School
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council\, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council\, U.S. Grains Council\, National Corn Growers Association and Northern Crops Institute are scheduled to host a regional trade school event for their farmer members and stakeholders in Alexandria\, Minnesota\, on March 16. We invite you to attend this free informative and interactive event! \nRegister here: https://www.northern-crops.com/events-calendar/corn-trade-school-031622 \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center\nAddress: 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW\, Alexandria\, MN 56308\nCost: Free \nTopics: \nDuring this one-day event\, attendees will explore a host of topics including: \n\n\nThe structure and benefits of global trade for U.S. grains \n\n\nHot topics in trade \n\n\nLocal topics \n\n\nFarmer perspectives on working with trade policy and market development \n\n\nTransportation: \nBoth the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and the Minnesota Corn Promotion and Research Council will be providing transportation for attendees to carpool to the event in Alexandria. Below are details for each state. \nNorth Dakota – depart at 7:20 a.m. from the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center parking lot at 2001 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND 58103. Arrive back to Fargo at about 7:00 p.m. Contact Heidie Haugo with any questions. \nMinnesota – depart from the Marshall Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot with a 7:20 a.m. departure. Address is 1221 E Main St\, Marshall\, MN 56258. Tentative return around 6:45 p.m. Contact MacKenzie Boubin with any questions. \nHotel Block: \nArrowwood has a block of room available. They can be reserved the for March 15 or 16. Interested parties can call Arrowood at (320) 762-1124 and ask for a room in the ND/MN Corn block. The address for the Arrowood Resort and Conference Center is 2100 Arrowwood Ln\, Alexandria\, MN 56308. \nQuestions:  \nFor questions about the event\, please contact Ellen Zimmerman\, director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains Council\, at ezimmerman@grains.org or 202-794-0455.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/corn-trade-school/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center\, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220107T161839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T161839Z
UID:29714-1647424800-1647446400@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Corn Trade School
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council\, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council\, U.S. Grains Council\, National Corn Growers Association and Northern Crops Institute are scheduled to host a regional trade school event for their farmer members and stakeholders in Alexandria\, Minnesota\, on March 16. We invite you to attend this free informative and interactive event! \nRegister here: https://www.northern-crops.com/events-calendar/corn-trade-school-031622 \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center\nAddress: 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW\, Alexandria\, MN 56308\nCost: Free \nTopics: \nDuring this one-day event\, attendees will explore a host of topics including: \n\n\nThe structure and benefits of global trade for U.S. grains \n\n\nHot topics in trade \n\n\nLocal topics \n\n\nFarmer perspectives on working with trade policy and market development \n\n\nTransportation: \nBoth the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and the Minnesota Corn Promotion and Research Council will be providing transportation for attendees to carpool to the event in Alexandria. Below are details for each state. \nNorth Dakota – depart at 7:20 a.m. from the Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center parking lot at 2001 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND 58103. Arrive back to Fargo at about 7:00 p.m. Contact Heidie Haugo with any questions. \nMinnesota – depart from the Marshall Wal-Mart Supercenter parking lot with a 7:20 a.m. departure. Address is 1221 E Main St\, Marshall\, MN 56258. Tentative return around 6:45 p.m. Contact MacKenzie Boubin with any questions. \nHotel Block: \nArrowwood has a block of room available. They can be reserved the for March 15 or 16. Interested parties can call Arrowood at (320) 762-1124 and ask for a room in the ND/MN Corn block. The address for the Arrowood Resort and Conference Center is 2100 Arrowwood Ln\, Alexandria\, MN 56308. \nQuestions:  \nFor questions about the event\, please contact Ellen Zimmerman\, director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains Council\, at ezimmerman@grains.org or 202-794-0455.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/corn-trade-school-2/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center\, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220114T160247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T160247Z
UID:29716-1644883200-1644969599@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required. Attend in person or via Zoom! In-person attendance will be limited to 100\, with a fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Virtual attendance is free\, but requires registration. To register for in-person attendance\, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211131348547 To register to participate via Zoom\, go to https://tinyurl.com/kxvvw35f. For more information please contact Warren Formo (warren@mawrc.org; 952-237-9822) or Fabian Fernandez (fabiangf@umn.edu; 612-625-7460). \nView Agenda
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/8th-annual-nitrogen-minnesotas-grand-challenge-compelling-opportunity-conference-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud\, 75 37th Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220114T160247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T160247Z
UID:19286-1644883200-1644969599@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required. Attend in person or via Zoom! In-person attendance will be limited to 100\, with a fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Virtual attendance is free\, but requires registration. To register for in-person attendance\, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211131348547 To register to participate via Zoom\, go to https://tinyurl.com/kxvvw35f. For more information please contact Warren Formo (warren@mawrc.org; 952-237-9822) or Fabian Fernandez (fabiangf@umn.edu; 612-625-7460). \nView Agenda
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/8th-annual-nitrogen-minnesotas-grand-challenge-compelling-opportunity-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud\, 75 37th Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220114T160030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T160030Z
UID:29715-1644278400-1644364799@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:14th annual Nutrient Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required. Attend in person or via Zoom! In-person attendance will be limited to 100\, with a fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Virtual attendance is free- but requires registration. To register for in-person attendance\, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211114728837 To register to participate via Zoom\, go to https://tinyurl.com/4wy9nwb9. For more information please contact Warren Formo (warren@mawrc.org; 952-237-9822) or Fabian Fernandez (fabiangf@umn.edu; 612-625-7460). \nView Agenda
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/14th-annual-nutrient-management-conference-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20220114T160030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T160030Z
UID:19280-1644278400-1644364799@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:14th annual Nutrient Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required. Attend in person or via Zoom! In-person attendance will be limited to 100\, with a fee of $20 payable at time of registration. Virtual attendance is free- but requires registration. To register for in-person attendance\, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211114728837 To register to participate via Zoom\, go to https://tinyurl.com/4wy9nwb9. For more information please contact Warren Formo (warren@mawrc.org; 952-237-9822) or Fabian Fernandez (fabiangf@umn.edu; 612-625-7460). \nView Agenda
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/14th-annual-nutrient-management-conference/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T144429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T144429Z
UID:17781-1642550400-1642723199@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2022 MN Ag Expo
DESCRIPTION:https://mnagexpo.com/ \nWEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 19TH\n\n7:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm. Registration Open  \n8:00 a.m. MSGA Delegate Session & Annual Meeting \n10:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens  \n10:00 a.m. Learning Session \n11:00 a.m. Learning Session \nNoon Boxed Lunch in Trade Show \n2:00 p.m. Keynote  Speaker Amanda Radke \n4:00 p.m. Trade Show Closes \n4:00 p.m. MCGA Reception & Silent Auction \n5:30 p.m. Dinner featuring comedian Todd Andrews \n7:00 p.m. MSGA Carnival at the Loose Moose* \nSchedule is draft and subject to change \n*$25 ticket needed for the fundraiser event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, JANUARY 20TH\n\n7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.         Registration Open  \n7:30 a.m. MN Corn PAC Breakfast* \n8:00 a.m. Morning Markets \n8:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens  \n9:00 a.m. MCGA Delegate Session & Annual Meeting \n10:00 a.m. Learning Session \n11:00 a.m. Learning Session \n12:00 p.m. Food For Thought – Lunch featuring speaker Jack Zimmerman \n3:00 p.m. Trade Show Closes \nSchedule is draft and subject to change \n*Must be a MN Corn member. Additional cost to attend –  contact Amanda Bilek at abilek@mncorn.org.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2022-mn-ag-expo/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events,MCGA Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T144429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T144429Z
UID:29705-1642550400-1642723199@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2022 MN Ag Expo
DESCRIPTION:https://mnagexpo.com/ \nWEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 19TH\n\n7:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm. Registration Open  \n8:00 a.m. MSGA Delegate Session & Annual Meeting \n10:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens  \n10:00 a.m. Learning Session \n11:00 a.m. Learning Session \nNoon Boxed Lunch in Trade Show \n2:00 p.m. Keynote  Speaker Amanda Radke \n4:00 p.m. Trade Show Closes \n4:00 p.m. MCGA Reception & Silent Auction \n5:30 p.m. Dinner featuring comedian Todd Andrews \n7:00 p.m. MSGA Carnival at the Loose Moose* \nSchedule is draft and subject to change \n*$25 ticket needed for the fundraiser event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, JANUARY 20TH\n\n7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.         Registration Open  \n7:30 a.m. MN Corn PAC Breakfast* \n8:00 a.m. Morning Markets \n8:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens  \n9:00 a.m. MCGA Delegate Session & Annual Meeting \n10:00 a.m. Learning Session \n11:00 a.m. Learning Session \n12:00 p.m. Food For Thought – Lunch featuring speaker Jack Zimmerman \n3:00 p.m. Trade Show Closes \nSchedule is draft and subject to change \n*Must be a MN Corn member. Additional cost to attend –  contact Amanda Bilek at abilek@mncorn.org.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2022-mn-ag-expo-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events,MCGA Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T141810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T141810Z
UID:17756-1639440000-1639612799@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Soil Management Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAttendees who attend the entire conference will be offered 9.5 CCA continuing education units (CEUs). \n\nCost\nEarly bird registration for this event is $155 and includes all sessions for the two days.  After November 30\, the cost will be $185. \nScholarships are available to help with the registration cost. For more information\, contact Shane at sbugeja@umn.edu. \nRegistration\nWhen you register for the Soil Management Summit\, you’ll be prompted to create a UMN account. This will be your login for all UMN related events and SMS recordings and materials.  Your password needs to be 16 characters long. For ease\, you can use a sentence as spaces are allowed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-soil-management-summit/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T141810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T141810Z
UID:29698-1639440000-1639612799@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Soil Management Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAttendees who attend the entire conference will be offered 9.5 CCA continuing education units (CEUs). \n\nCost\nEarly bird registration for this event is $155 and includes all sessions for the two days.  After November 30\, the cost will be $185. \nScholarships are available to help with the registration cost. For more information\, contact Shane at sbugeja@umn.edu. \nRegistration\nWhen you register for the Soil Management Summit\, you’ll be prompted to create a UMN account. This will be your login for all UMN related events and SMS recordings and materials.  Your password needs to be 16 characters long. For ease\, you can use a sentence as spaces are allowed. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-soil-management-summit-2/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142901Z
UID:17769-1639094400-1639267199@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota Lamp and Wool Producers Association’s website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-lamp-and-wool-producers-association-annual-convention/
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142831Z
UID:29701-1639094400-1639267199@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers Association Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota Lamp and Wool Producers Association’s website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-lamp-and-wool-producers-association-annual-convention-2/
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142635Z
UID:17767-1638921600-1639094399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Prairie Grains Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers’ website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-prairie-grains-conference/
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142635Z
UID:29700-1638921600-1639094399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Prairie Grains Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers’ website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-prairie-grains-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational/Learning Opportunities,General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142308Z
UID:17762-1638403200-1638662399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association’s website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-minnesota-cattle-industry-convention/
LOCATION:Grand Casino\, 777 Lady Luck Dr\, Hinckley\, Minnesota\, 55037
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210930T142308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T142308Z
UID:29699-1638403200-1638662399@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:2021 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association’s website to learn more.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/2021-minnesota-cattle-industry-convention-2/
LOCATION:Grand Casino\, 777 Lady Luck Dr\, Hinckley\, Minnesota\, 55037
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTSTAMP:20260424T114746
CREATED:20210928T180239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T180239Z
UID:29696-1637280000-1637539199@www.mncorn.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Farmers Union Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:For more information visit\, the Minnesota Farmers Union website.
URL:https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-farmers-union-annual-convention-3-2/
CATEGORIES:General Ag Events
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