Research Updates for Ag Professionals
Face the crop year armed with the latest University of Minnesota research
Each year brings new crop production challenges. As an agricultural professional, keeping up with these new issues is a top priority.
At the University of Minnesota Research Update for Ag Professionals held every January, you will find research-based strategies to deal with today's changing pests, diseases, varieties and nutrient and environmental recommendations. Visit with experienced university researchers and your colleagues to discuss topics of interest to your region.
You will leave with research-based knowledge and field-tested solutions that will help you in the field.
CEU credits for Certified Crop Advisers
Continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisors are given for the Research Updates. CEU credits which have been applied for at each location are: 1 in Nutrient Management, 2 in Pest Management, 2 in Crop Management (January 5th and 12th sessions). The Crookston (January 7th session) 1 in Crop Management, 1 in Nutrient Management and 3 in Pest Management.
Who should attend?
Agronomists, ag salespeople (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers), crop consultants, crop production specialists, agriculture government agency personnel, farm managers and anyone else who would benefit from some professional training.
Research Update details
The Research Updates for Ag Professionals will be held online in 2021.
Waseca, Rochester & Lamberton virtual locations programming emphasis
Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Sessions
- Corn and soybean weed management summary across University of Minnesota Weed trials in 2020 - Tom Hoverstad & Dr. Debalin Sarangi
- Corn Rootworm Management Decisions: Vision, Science and Reality – Dr. Ken Ostlie
- Corn and soybean diseases: Looking forward and looking back - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn - Dr. Daniel Kaiser
- Integrating 4R nutrient management and intensive agronomics to advance corn production – Dr. Jeff Coulter
- Planning for Planting: Soybean – Dr. Seth Naeve
- Best management practices for nitrogen fertilizer use – Dr. Fabian Fernandez
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
Willmar and Morris virtual locations programming emphasis
Tuesday, January 12th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Sessions
- Corn and soybean weed management summary across University of Minnesota Weed trials in 2020 - Tom Hoverstad & Dr. Debalin Sarangi
- Corn Rootworm Management Decisions: Vision, Science and Reality – Dr. Ken Ostlie
- Corn and soybean diseases: Looking forward and looking back - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn - Dr. Daniel Kaiser
- Integrating 4R nutrient management and intensive agronomics to advance corn production – Dr. Jeff Coulter
- Planning for Planting: Soybean – Dr. Seth Naeve
- Best management practices for nitrogen fertilizer use – Dr. Fabian Fernandez
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
Crookston virtual location programming emphasis
Thursday, January 7th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Sessions
- Weed management in small grains - Dr. Bev Durgan
- Corn disease management & Soybean cyst nematode update - Dr. Angie Peltier and Dr. Dean Malvick
- How did our new tile drainage system perform in 2020?- Dr. Lindsay Pease
- Small grains variety update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma
- Small grains disease and pest update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma
- Sugarbeet weed management update - Dr. Tom Peters
- Advancing remote sensing for soybean aphid – Dr. Bob Koch
- Taking another look at the management of major macronutrients for corn – Dr. Dan Kaiser
Questions
Questions regarding the program content or disability accommodations can be directed to Dave Nicolai, program coordinator, 612-625-2778 or nico0071@umn.edu.