Cropping Issues in Northwest Minnesota

The final University of Minnesota Research Update Session in Crookston, MN  has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2018 due to the January 11 blizzard.  For presentation topics and speakers, further program details and to register visit the program webpage here: http://blog-crop-news. extension.umn.edu/2018/01/ crookston-research-update-for- ag.html .

Held in Grand Forks on January 31 and in Moorhead on February 1, this day-long program is designed so that growers can learn from researchers and extension specialists as they present current research-based crop and pest management information. These sessions are free, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged to ensure accommodations. For additional program details, CLICKHERE . To register online, CLICKHERE . This program is jointly sponsored by North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota Extension Services, along with MAWG, MWR&PC, MSR&PC, NDSC, NDGGA, and NDWC.

----    Rescheduled due to Blizzard    ---- Wednesday, Jan 24th same times - 12:30 to 4:40 and same place - auditorium  Northwestern Research & Outreach Center Auditorium   (2900 University Ave) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Face the 2018 crop year armed with the latest University of Minnesota research. At the 2018 University of Minnesota Research Update for Ag Professionals, you will find research-based strategies to deal with today's changing pests, diseases, varieties, and nutrient and environmental recommendations. Presentations and discussions at the update will allow you to visit with experienced university researchers and offer you the opportunity to visit with colleagues to discuss topics of interest to you in your region. You will leave with research-based knowledge and field-tested solutions that will help you in the field for the year 2018. The program will be held in Crookston on Thursday, January

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2018  Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop  is now open at  www.tinyurl.com/CRECstore  and follow links from there. Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop Tuesday - Wednesday February 13 - 14, 2018 Holiday Inn       Fargo, North Dakota The program brochure can be viewed or downloaded for full details on agenda, speakers and registration. For Registration Information, Contact: Linda Schuster, Administrative Secretary  /  Carrington Research Extension Center NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Phone: 701-652-2951 Fax: 701-652-2055 Linda.Schuster@ndsu.edu

Minnesota-specific dicamba training and use requirements Natalie Hoidal, Tana Haugen-Brown, Dean Herzfeld, and Dave Nicolai An estimated 10,000+ Minnesotans will use Monsanto, DowDupont, and BASF’s new dicamba products this year. All individuals applying XtendiMax™ with VaporGrip™ Technology (Monsanto, EPA Reg. No. 524-617), FeXapan™ with VaporGrip™ Technology (DowDuPont, EPA Reg. No. 352-913), or Engenia™ (BASF, EPA Reg. No. 7969-345) dicamba products must undergo special product label-required training in order to comply with Minnesota Pesticide Control Law. Because these products are now Restricted Use Pesticides, all applicators of these products must also be a certified Private pesticide applicator or a licensed Commercial or Noncommercial pesticide applicator.  Read more »

Strategic Farming Strategies for managing today's challenges in soybean production Program description Strategic Farming workshops  will provide up-to-date strategies to address the many challenges in soybean production. Topics include the following: Growing soybeans that out-compete weeds What are the impacts of row spacing, plant population, early canopy closure, and insect and disease pressure on soybean competitiveness? Out-smarting your opponent Beat weeds at their own game. What do we know about the biology of our key weeds and how can we use this to our advantage? Breaking the cycle of loving a technology to death Get off the resistance treadmill – what are some new viable weed management options you can implement now? Implementing a game plan It's the two minute warning - do you settle for a field goal or go for the touchdown? What is your strategy to win against weeds, one of the key yield-robbers in soybean? Print-Friendly Brochure 363 KB PDF

You need to Renew Your Private Pesticide Applicator Certification if you: Apply pesticides to land or sites you own, rent, or lease for the production of agriculture commodities Plan to use Restricted Use Pesticides Reside in the state of Minnesota Your certification expires March 1, 2018 2018 Recertification Workshop Schedule   West Central and Northwest MN