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Soil health management systems: What are they and how could …

WEBSoil health management systems are agricultural systems that prioritize the health of soils, by reducing soil disturbance and keeping living roots in the ground. …

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Soil health and water quality: How are they connected

WEBRead the full report The report was produced by Soil Health Nexus, a university-led team dedicated to increasing access to research-based soil health …

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5 things to know about the Haney soil health test

WEBThe Haney soil health test, named for USDA scientist Rick Haney, includes more than a dozen different soil test values. These include standard macro- and micro …

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Cover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions

WEBCover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions. February 29, 2024. In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about …

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Can soil health management get you into the field earlier

WEBWith a shortening window of conditions favorable for getting in the field, building soil structure using soil health practices and opting for precision ag equipment …

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Updated soil management resources available

WEBEvery operation on agricultural fields has the risk to cause compaction and drag down your yields and profit. Making each pass work for you is essential for …

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Strategic Farming: Let's talk crops focused on emerging corn and

WEBIn recent years, several corn and soybean diseases typically observed further south have made their way into Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick, Extension plant …

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Considerations for new cover crop rotations

WEBHerbicide carryover and toxicity. Additionally, before adding in a cover crop to an established rotation, you must consider herbicide rotational restrictions and …

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Manure and minimum tillage: How to balance soil health and …

WEBVolatilization is minimized when the manure is incorporated into the soil and not left on the surface. Most of this loss happens within the first 24 hours of application, …

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Nitrogen management in southeast Minnesota: What's the …

WEBNitrogen Smart online course. Two on-farm research programs offer Minnesota corn growers opportunity to improve N fertilizer practices. Minnesota …

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Perennial forages provide continuous living cover and so much …

WEBA recent study entitled “Putting Down Roots: Analyzing the economic and environmental benefits of continuous living cover for Minnesota’s farmers, water and …

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Potato nutrient management research: 5 things we’ve learned

WEBHere are five things we have learned so far: 1. There are several strategies available to increase nitrogen use efficiency. Of all the essential nutrients, nitrogen (N) is …

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Strategic Farming: Let's talk crops! discussed thirsty cover crops

WEBCover crops are thirsty, but they also protect the soil surface and provide other benefits. Dan Smith, Nutrient and pest management outreach specialist at the …

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Strategic Farming: Let's talk crops focused on what pays for …

WEBFor over 20 years, insecticides have been used to control soybean aphids (SBA). Keeping track of the available products has been something of a roller coaster …

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Follow setbacks when applying pesticides

WEBAcetochlor. Acetochlor label setbacks include the following: For groundwater protection, do not apply within 50 feet of any well if the depth to groundwater is 30 feet …

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Soil health and drainage: Haney test results from northwest …

WEBSoil health can be measured in many ways.Often, tests estimate the capacity of soil biology, and the Haney test is one way of estimating how much food, in …

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Research shows precision irrigation technology can improve …

WEBGroundwater issues Two critical challenges in agricultural watershed management in Minnesota are: Groundwater quality: Water percolates quickly through …

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Composting mass livestock mortalities: Critical ingredient is time

WEBTime Considerations. Composting, by definition, is the conversion of organic material to carbon dioxide, water, and heat through aerobic (oxygen-aided) processes. …

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Reminder: Register now for 2024 Nitrogen, Nutrient Management …

WEBCost: $20 (for either in-person or virtual attendance).Lunch is included if you attend in person. Register now: In-person event or online event (Zoom) In-person event location: …

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