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25th annual Tri-State Drainage Research Forum

Learn about the latest advances in agricultural drainage, water management, and conservation through expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking with researchers and industry professionals.

Research forum

Thursday, October 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Topics include:

  • Iowa’s Nitrogen Initiative
  • Drainage research and education needs: Panel discussion
  • New SWITCHES project (South Dakota and Minnesota)
  • Multi-purpose grassed waterways
  • Saturated buffer, bioreactor, drainage water recycling nutrient reduction summary
  • Drainage water recycling

View the agenda

Optional field tour

Wednesday, September 30, 1 to 4 p.m.

Visit long-term drainage research plots and other drainage sites with University of Minnesota researchers and Extension specialists at the University of Minnesota Waseca Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC). The tour highlights current drainage research, conservation practices, and on-farm applications.

The Tri-State Drainage Forum is brought to you by South Dakota State University, Iowa State University, and the University of Minnesota in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Audience

Farmers, county staff, drainage stakeholders, crop advisors and conservation staff

Cost

  • $80: Through Sept. 15
  • $99: After Sept. 15
  • $40: Students
  • $20: Students with poster

Registration

Registration is required. No refunds for cancellations after September 15. Cancellations before September 15 will be fully refunded.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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