Strategic Farming: Field Notes

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis: I'm Dreaming of a Green Soybean

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Yesterday at 2:35 PM

Field Notes is an interactive, discussion-based webinar for farmers and agricultural professionals to address crop-related concerns with experts as they arise during the growing season.

Sessions run from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays from May 7 through August 13. For more information, visit https://z.umn.edu/Strategic-Farming.

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

What to expect after heavy June rains

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06/25/2025

Field Notes is an interactive, discussion-based webinar for farmers and agricultural professionals to address crop-related concerns with experts as they arise during the growing season.

Sessions run from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays from May 7 through August 13. For more information, visit https://z.umn.edu/Strategic-Farming.

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Cover Crops and Nutrient Interactions

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06/18/2025

Join us as we welcome Dr. Axel Garcia y Garcia, Cropping systems agronomist, and Jeff Vetsch, Researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center, to discuss the latest research in cover crops and how they interact with nutrient management for row crops.

Post-Emergent Weed Control

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06/12/2025

This program is brought to you by the UMN Extension Crops Team and is supported by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council.

Nutrient management and sidedress considerations and small grains updates

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06/04/2025

Join us as we welcome Drs. Fabian Fernandez, Extension nutrient management specialist, and Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist, as they discuss fertilizer sidedress considerations and updates on the small grain crops.

This program is brought to you by the UMN Extension Crops Team and is supported by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council.

Boron deficiency in alfalfa resource: https://extension.umn.edu/micro-and-secondary-macronutrients/boron-minnesota-soils

Jochum Wiersma - Small Grain Disease Forecasting Model resource: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cropdisease/

Tips for Forage and Pasture Management: Insect Pests, Production and Harvesting

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05/30/2025

Tips for Forage and Pasture Management: Insect Pests, Production and Harvesting

Planting progress and stand assessments

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05/23/2025

Field Notes is an interactive, discussion-based webinar for farmers and agricultural professionals to address crop-related concerns with experts as they arise during the growing season.

Join us when we welcome Dr. Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist, and Dr. Seth Naeve, Extension soybean agronomist, for an update on planting progress and stand assessments.

Sessions run from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays from May 7 through August 13. For more information, visit https://z.umn.edu/Strategic-Farming.

This program is brought to you by the UMN Extension Crops Team and is supported by the Minnesota Soybean Research...

Early Season Weed Control

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05/16/2025

Join us this week when we welcome Dr. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed scientist, and Ryan Miller, Extension educator-crops, to discuss early season postemergence weed control.

The weekly Wednesday program features a live, interactive webinar with specialists to address in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions will reflect current conditions and topics may range from insect and disease issues to soil fertility concerns, weather impacts, agronomics, or other situations.

Planter tips for successful crop establishment

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05/09/2025

Join us as we welcome Dr. Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist, and Matt Pfarr, Extension educator-crops, are on hand to take your questions and discuss planter tips for even establishment.

Takeaways from the cropping season and looking to harvest

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08/21/2024

Takeaways from the cropping season and looking to harvest - August 21, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Thinking about drainage after this season’s extremely wet start? Check out these two upcoming events Aug 22 & Sept 5

Considerations for soybean aphid management

Recordings, information on future sessions, and additional resources will be at: https://z.umn.edu/strategic-farming, https://z.umn.edu/SFr...

Irrigation and drainage updates after a wet summer

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08/14/2024

Irrigation and drainage updates after a wet summer - August 14, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Rosholt Research Farm field day to be held on August 15

Thinking about drainage after this season’s extremely wet start? Check out these two upcoming events Aug 22 & Sept 5

Contact information for today’s show:

Vasudha Sharma, Extension Irrigation Specialist, vasudha@umn.edu Lindsay Pease, E...

Assessing and restoring pastures after drought/flood

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08/07/2024

Assessing and restoring pastures after drought/flood

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Leafy Spurge: https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/leafy-spurge

Leafy Spurge: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/herbaceous/leafyspurge.html

Leafy Spurge Control in the Fall: https://extension.sdstate.edu/leafy-spurge-control-fall

Farm Field Step by Stop Soil Sampling Guide: https://extension.umn.edu/news/farm-field-step-step-soil-sampling-guide

Updated Alfalfa Weevil Mana...

SCN + Phytopthora and manure

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07/24/2024

SCN + Phytopthora and manure - July 24, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

*** If looking at changes in SCN it important to sample same crop stage/time of year. ***

Have our SCN sorrows been drowned? https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2024/06/have-our-scn-sorrows-been-drowned

Soybean cyst nematode management guide https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/soybean-cyst-nematode-management-guide

Soybean aphid https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/soybean-aphid

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Corn updates and crop disease considerations

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07/17/2024

Corn updates and crop disease considerations - July 17, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Corn IPM Pipe https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/

Crop Protection Network https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/

Minnesota Ag News – Crop Progress & Condition MN-Crop-Progress-07-15-24.pdf

Plant Disease Clinic https://pdc.umn.edu/ pdc@umn.edu

Flooded corn fields and what diseases might you expect to see https://crops.ex...

Insect updates and management considerations

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07/10/2024

Insect updates and management considerations - July 10, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

European corn borer - https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/02/european-corn-borer-new-pest-old.htmlEuropean corn borer in Minnesota field corn https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/european-corn-borer-minnesota-field-cornScouting for corn rootworm https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/scouting-corn-rootwormHandy bt Trait table (pdf) https://www.texasinsects.org/uploads/4/9/3/0/49304017/24_bttraittable_march2024.pdfHandy Bt Trait Table: https://www.texasinsects.org/bt-corn-trait-table.htmlProducts registered for ag use in...

After the flooding - crop disease & weed management considerations

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07/03/2024

After the flooding - crop disease & weed management considerations - July 3, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Flooded corn https://extension.umn.edu/growing-corn/flooded-corn#:~:text=Corn%20plants%20that%20survived%20flooded,stress%20later%20in%20the%20season. U of MN Herbicide resistant weed survey: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/06/multiple-herbicide-resistant-waterhemp.html Crop Protection Network https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/ Flooded corn fields and what diseases might you expect to see https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/blog/alison...

Crop management considerations for soggy fields

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06/26/2024

Crop management considerations for soggy fields - June 26, 2024

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Jeff’s slides - referenced during presentation.

Resources/links:

Flooding resources - https://extension.umn.edu/disaster-preparedness-and-recovery/flooding

Crops and flooding - https://extension.umn.edu/agriculture-and-water/crops-and-flooding

Selecting soybean maturities when facing delayed or re-plant situations - https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/06/selecting-soybean-maturities-when.html

Resources for crop disease ID

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06/12/2024

Resources for crop disease ID - June 12
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Angie Peltier, Extension educator - crops, apeltier@umn.edu Brett Arenz, CFANS plant pathology, aren0058@umn.edu Liz Stahl, Extension educator - crops, stah0012@umn.edu

Resources:

Plant Disease Clinic https://pdc.umn.edu/ pdc@umn.eduDigital Crop Doc https://z.umn.edu/DigitalCropDoc Soybean Pest Management: https://extension.umn.edu/soybean/soybean-pest-management Corn Pest Management: https://extension.umn.edu/corn/corn-pest-management Forages Pest Management: https://extension.umn.edu/forages/forage-pest-management Small Grains Pest Management: https://extension.umn.edu/s...

Making the most out of Postemergence Weed Control (Timing and weed ID)

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06/05/2024

Making the most out of Postemergence Weed Control (Timing and weed ID) - June 5
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Specialist, joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu Debalin Sarangi, Extension Specialist, Weed Management, dsarangi@umn.eduRyan Miller, Regional Extension Educator, Crops, mill0869@umn.edu

Resources:

US Wind Climatology - https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/wind/June 27 Cover Crop Field Day (A second field day is on July 9) - https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/05/announcing-cover-crop-field-day-setting.htmlBest practices for using glufosinate (Liberty) herbicide https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.e...

Alfalfa weevil and nutrient management update

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05/29/2024

Alfalfa weevil and nutrient management update - May 29
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, IPM, hans4022@umn.eduBrad Carlson, Extension Educator, Water Resources, bcarlson@umn.eduClaire LaCanne, Extension Educator, Crops, lacanne@umn.edu

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Transcripts are auto-transcribed. If you need more accurate transcripts of an episode for ADA purposes, please contact Anthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu.

Seedling diseases and small grains in a wet spring

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05/22/2024

Seedling diseases and small grains in a wet spring - May 22
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Jochum Wiersma, Small Grains Specialist, wiers002@umn.edu Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist and Program Leader, Crops, dmalvick@umn.eduAnthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, IPM, hans4022@umn.edu

Some of the diseases discussed:

PhytopthoraPythiumFusariumRhizoctoniabarley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV)asters yellowstan spot

Resources:

DigitalCropDoc - https://extension.umn.edu/crop-production/digital-crop-doc (z.umn.edu/DigitalCropDoc)UMN Plant Disease Clinic - https://pdc.umn.edu/Grasshoppers in Minnesota soybean - https://extension.umn.e...

Corn and Soybean Planting Update-Are we on Schedule? or What's next?

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05/15/2024

Corn and Soybean Planting Update-Are we on Schedule? or What's next? - May 15, 2024
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Dr. Jeff Coulter, UMN Extension Agronomist, coult077@umn.eduDr. Seth Naeve, UMN Extension Agronomist - Soybeans, naeve002@umn.eduDave Nicolai, Extension Educator - Crops, nico0071@umn.edu

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Transcripts are auto-transcribed. If you need more accurate transcripts of an episode for ADA purposes, please contact Anthony Hanson - h...

Field Notes talks weed and insect updates

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05/08/2024

Field Notes talks weed and insect updates - May 8, 2024
Strategic Farming: Field Notes 2024

Contact information for today’s show:

Debalin Sarangi, UMN Extension Weed Scientist, dsarangi@umn.eduBruce Potter, UMN Extension IPM Specialist, bpotter@umn.eduAnthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, hans4022@umn.edu

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Transcripts are auto-transcribed. If you need more accurate transcripts of an episode for ADA purposes, please contact Anthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu.

Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips

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08/23/2023

Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips - August 23, 2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

NDSU Grain Drying and Storage - https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying

https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/drying-storage

Contact information for today’s show:

Ed Usset, Extension Professor, Applied Economics, Grain Marketing Specialist - usset001@umn.eduKenneth Hellevang, NDSU Professor & Extension Engin...

Corn and soybean yield updates

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08/16/2023

Corn and soybean yield updates - August 16, 2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Agronomist - coult077@umn.edu Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist - naeve002@umn.edu Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator - Crops - han4022@umn.edu

Hail Damage to corn and soybeans in August - https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/08/hail-damage-to-corn-and-soybeans-in.html

MN Crop News: Norther...

Late-season weed issues and soybean aphid management

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08/09/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Bob Koch, Extension Soybean Entomologist - koch0125@umn.edu Tom Peters, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist and Weed Scientist - pete7440@umn.edu Dave Nicolai, Extension Educator - Crops - nico0071@umn.edu

MN Crop News: Northern corn rootworm and extended diapause problems increase in areas of Minnesota – https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/07/northern-corn-rootworm-and-extended.html

Handy Bt Trait Table for 2023:

https...

Is corn rootworm getting your corn down?

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07/26/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Bruce Potter, Extension IPM Specialist - bpotter@umn.edu Fei Yang, Extension Corn Entomologist - yang8905@umn.edu Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - stah0012@umn.edu

MN Crop News: Northern corn rootworm and extended diapause problems increase in areas of Minnesota – https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/07/northern-corn-rootworm-and-extended.html

Handy Bt Trait Table for 2023:

https://www.texasinsec...

Soybean Update and Crop Diseases (including tar spot) on the radar

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07/19/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist - naeve002@umn.eduDean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist - dmalvick@umn.eduLizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - stah0012@umn.edu

Crop Protection network: web book and fungicide efficacy table. https://cropprotectionnetwork.org

Corn IPM PIPE; Known distribution of tar spot maps. https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - h...

Corn agronomy updates and preparing for soybean insects

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07/12/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Jeff Coulter, Extension Agronomist - coult007@umn.eduBob Koch Extension Entomologist - koch0125@umn.eduAnthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu

Soybean Gall Midge https://soybeangallmidge.org/soybean-gall-midge-distribution

Spider-mite https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/managing-spider-mite-soybean

Aphids and mites https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2022/07/management-of-soybean-aphids-and.html

Vi...

Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season

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06/28/2023

Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season - June 28, 2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Debalin Sarangi - dsarangi@umn.edu Tom Hoverstad - hover003@umn.eduDave Nicolai - nico0071@umn.edu Ryan Miller - mill0869@umn.edu

Early season drought effects on corn and soybeans

https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2021/06/early-season-drought-effects-on-corn.html

Rochester Tour https://blog-cr...

New small grain insect found in NW MN and armyworm updates

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06/21/2023

Join us for this session when we welcome Dr. Ian MacRae and Bruce Potter, Extension entomologists, as they discuss the reemergence of a small grain pest, the cereal leaf beetle, and armyworms.

The 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.

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Con...

Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates

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06/14/2023

Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates - June 14, 2023

The dry, late spring has impacted herbicide effectiveness and management decisions. Join in as we welcome special guest Dr. Rodrigo Werle, University of Wisconsin – Madison Extension cropping systems weed scientist, to address weed control concerns. He is joined by Dr. Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist, to discuss how the 2023 spring conditions have affected small grain pests and development.

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

...

Field Notes talks - Moisture issues (too dry and too wet) & supplemental nitrogen updates

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06/07/2023

Join us for this session when we welcome Drs. Fabián Fernández, Extension nutrient management specialist, and Vasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, as they discuss moisture issues - both too wet and too dry - and how they are impacting nitrogen management decisions.

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Vasudha Sharma - vasudha@umn.eduFabian Fernandez - fabiangf@umn.eduAnthony Hanson - Moderator - hans4022@umn.e...

Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management

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05/31/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Contact information for today’s show:

Debalin Sarangi dsarangi@umn.eduJoe Ikley joseph.ikley@ndsu.eduLiz Stahl stah0012@umn.edu

U of MN Cover Crop Website: https://extension.umn.edu/soil-and-water/cover-crops

Cover Crop Termination article: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/04/what-are-my-best-options-for.html

Midwest Cover Crop Tool: https://midwestcovercrops.org/covercroptool/

Recordings of sessions will be avai...

Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects

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05/24/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Speaker:
Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist

Moderator:
Anthony Hanson, Integrated Pest Management

Resources:

Field Notes 2023 series information

Field Notes talks corn & soybean planting

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05/17/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Field Notes 2023 series information

Weather and early-season field work

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05/10/2023

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Speakers:
Dennis Todey, Director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub; Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist

Moderator:
Dave Nicolai

Resources:

NASS Crop Progress ReportsCorn Growing Degree Day ToolPDF of slides shown by Dennis TodeyField Notes 2023 series information

Late-summer forage small grains outlook

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08/24/2022

Transcript available upon request. Please contact Anthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu.

Expected corn and soybean yields

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08/17/2022

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

When Pests Bite Back

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08/10/2022

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.

Resources:

Waterhemp slides used in podcast - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QbEuPrViiL_YcAtfTe3G3rQ7ne-Y4q5G/view?usp=sharing

https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/insecticide-options-resistant-soybean-aphid

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/fungicide-resistance-in-frogeye-leaf-spot-of-soybean-in-michigan

https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/handy-bt-trait-table-updated-2022-corn

https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/scouting-corn-rootworm

Transcripts are auto-transcribed. If you need more accurate transcripts of an episode for ADA purposes, please...