Strategic Farming: Field Notes

Early-season efforts impact season-long weed management

University of Minnesota Extension — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:01 -0500

Join us as we welcome Dr. Tom Peters, Extension weed scientist and sugarbeet agronomist, and Dr. Eric Yu, Extension crops educator, as they discuss preemergence herbicide tips and weed control economics use this spring. The session will be moderated by Dr. Angie Peltier, Extension crops educator.

Sessions run from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays from May 13 through August 12. 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.

Weed management recap & corn crop status prior to harvest

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:21:01 -0500

Tom Peters & Jeff Coulter

Corn and Soybean Pests!

University of Minnesota Extension — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:56:56 -0500

Corn and Soybean Pests with Fei Yang, Lizabeth Stahl, and Robert Koch.

Tar spot and late-season corn and soybean disease updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:27:15 -0500

Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist

Field Notes offers update on Palmer amaranth in Minnesota

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:52:58 -0500

The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar to address all of your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.

Join us as we welcome Tony Cortilet, Plant protection manager at Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as he provides an update on the status of Palmer amaranth in Minnesota.

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.

July corn update and dealing with drowned out areas of fields

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:23:21 -0500

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.

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:35:07 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:43:23 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:20:26 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:31:00 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:49:52 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:41:44 -0500

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

Planting progress and stand assessments

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:47:19 -0500

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 & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council.

Early Season Weed Control

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 16 May 2025 11:10:48 -0500

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.

Planter tips for successful crop establishment

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:37:56 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:37:42 -0500

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/SFrecordings

Contact information for today’s show:

Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Agronomist, coult077@umn.edu
Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist, naeve002@umn.edu
Dave Nicolai, Extension Educator Crops, nico0071@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Irrigation and drainage updates after a wet summer

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:22:33 -0500

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, Extension Specialist Nutrient & Water Management, lpease@umn.edu
Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator Crops, hans4022@umn.edu

Assessing and restoring pastures after drought/flood

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:41:50 -0500

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 Management Recommendations and challenges for 2023: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/05/updated-alfalfa-weevil-management.html

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

Contact information for today’s show:

Craig Scheaffer, Extension Forage Specialist, sheaf001@umn.edu
Troy Salzer, Extension Ag Production Systems, salze003@umn.edu
Angie Peltier, Extension Educator Crops, apeltier@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

SCN + Phytopthora and manure

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:42:08 -0500

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

Manure management https://extension.umn.edu/livestock-operations/manure-management

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

Contact information for today’s show:

Bruce Potter, Extension IPM specialist, bpotter@umn.edu
Melissa Wilson, Extension Manure management & water quality specialist, wilso984@umn.edu
David Nicolai, Extension Educator Crops, nico0071@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Corn updates and crop disease considerations

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:37:14 -0500

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.extension.iastate.edu/blog/alison-robertson/flooded-corn-fields-and-what-diseases-might-you-expect-see

Disease Risk in White Mold and Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybean https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2024/06/disease-risk-white-mold-and-sudden-death-syndrome-soybean

Flooded corn https://extension.umn.edu/growing-corn/flooded-corn#:~:text=Corn%20plants%20that%20survived%20flooded,stress%20later%20in%20the%20season.

Contact information for today’s show:

Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Agronomist, coult077@umn.edu
Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist, dmalvick@umn.edu
Claire LaCanne, Extension Educator Crops, lacanne@umn.edu

Insect updates and management considerations

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:41:04 -0500

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.html
European corn borer in Minnesota field corn https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/european-corn-borer-minnesota-field-corn
Scouting for corn rootworm https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/scouting-corn-rootworm
Handy bt Trait table (pdf) https://www.texasinsects.org/uploads/4/9/3/0/49304017/24_bttraittable_march2024.pdf
Handy Bt Trait Table: https://www.texasinsects.org/bt-corn-trait-table.html
Products registered for ag use in MN: https://www2.mda.state.mn.us/webapp/lis/productsdefault.jsp
Insecticide-resistance management: https://iwilltakeaction.com/insects/
CHLORPYRIFOS INSECTICIDE - MDA https://www.mda.state.mn.us/pesticide-fertilizer/chlorpyrifos-insecticide#:~:text=The%20MDA%20cancelled%20chlorpyrifos%20product,on%20raw%20agricultural%20commodities%20and
Final Cancellation Order for Cancelling Certain Pesticide Registrations and Uses https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/24/2024-13779/final-cancellation-order-for-cancelling-certain-pesticide-registrations-and-uses

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

Contact information for today’s show:

Bob Koch, Extension Entomologist, koch0125@umn.edu
Bruce Potter, Extension IPM Specialist, bpotter@umn.edu
Fei Yang, Extension Entomologist, Corn, yang8905@umn.edu
Claire LaCanne, lacanne@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

After the flooding - crop disease & weed management considerations

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:43:12 -0500

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-robertson/flooded-corn-fields-and-what-diseases-might-you-expect-see
Disease Risk in White Mold and Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybean https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2024/06/disease-risk-white-mold-and-sudden-death-syndrome-soybean
Have our SCN sorrows been drowned? https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2024/06/have-our-scn-sorrows-been-drowned
Recordings, information on future sessions, and additional resources will be at: https://z.umn.edu/strategic-farming, https://z.umn.edu/SFrecordings

Contact information for today’s show:

Alison Robertson, Iowa State Extension field pathologist, alisonr@iastate.edu
Tom Peters, Extension, sugarbeet agronomist & weed scientist, pete7440@umn.edu
Liz Stahl, Extension educator - crops, stah0012@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Crop management considerations for soggy fields

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:21:33 -0500

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

Crop insurance: Prevent and late planting coverage dates - https://extension.umn.edu/ag-business-management-news/prevent-and-late-planting-coverage-dates and https://extension.umn.edu/prevented-planting-crop-insurance-and-tax-considerations

Cover crop considerations for prevented planting - https://midwestcovercrops.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019_MCCC_Cover-Crop-Considerations-for-Prevented-Planting.pdf

Prevented plant: Cover crop and forage options: https://extension.umn.edu/forage-variety-selection/prevented-plant-cover-crop-and-forage-options

Taking care of yourself under stress - https://extension.umn.edu/taking-care-yourself-under-stress

Nutrient management team podcasts - https://nutrientmanagement.transistor.fm/

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

Contact information for today’s show:

Seth Naeve, Extension agronomist - Soybeans, naeve002@umn.edu
Jeff Vetsch, CFANS researcher, jvetsch@umn.edu
Liz Stahl, Extension educator - crops, stah0012@umn.edu
Claire LaCanne, Extension educator - crops , lacanne@umn.edu

2024 Farm Resource Guide - https://extension.umn.edu/managing-farm (top of page)

Cover Crop Academy: https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/cover-crop-academy

Crops Team - Upcoming Events - https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

UMN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Previous resources/links:

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

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/small-grains/small-grains-pest-management

Digital Crop Doc https://z.umn.edu/DigitalCropDoc

Resources for crop disease ID

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:18:35 -0500

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.edu
Digital 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/small-grains/small-grains-pest-management

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.

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:57:11 -0500

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.edu
Ryan 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.html
Best practices for using glufosinate (Liberty) herbicide https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/05/best-practices-for-using-glufosinate.html

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.

Alfalfa weevil and nutrient management update

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:01:47 -0500

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.edu
Brad Carlson, Extension Educator, Water Resources, bcarlson@umn.edu
Claire 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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:09 -0500

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.edu
Anthony Hanson, Regional Extension Educator, IPM, hans4022@umn.edu

Some of the diseases discussed:

Phytopthora
Pythium
Fusarium
Rhizoctonia
barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV)
asters yellows
tan 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.edu/soybean-pest-management/grasshoppers-minnesota-soybean

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.

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 15 May 2024 09:56:35 -0500

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.edu
Dr. Seth Naeve, UMN Extension Agronomist - Soybeans, naeve002@umn.edu
Dave 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 - hans4022@umn.edu.

Field Notes talks weed and insect updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 08 May 2024 09:55:55 -0500

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.edu
Bruce Potter, UMN Extension IPM Specialist, bpotter@umn.edu
Anthony 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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:08:25 -0500

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.edu
Kenneth Hellevang, NDSU Professor & Extension Engineer - Kenneth.Hellevang@ndsu.edu
Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator - Crops - han4022@umn.edu

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/

Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

Subscribe and share this link with your networks: https://z.umn.edu/fieldnotespodcast

Crops Team - Upcoming Events https://z.umn.edu/UMcropevents

Crop production website - https://z.umn.edu/crops

MN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Corn and soybean yield updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:09:56 -0500

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: 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.texasinsects.org/uploads/4/9/3/0/49304017/bttraittable_march_2023.pdf

Scouting for Corn Rootworm:

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

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Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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MN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Late-season weed issues and soybean aphid management

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:29:45 -0500

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://www.texasinsects.org/uploads/4/9/3/0/49304017/bttraittable_march_2023.pdf

Scouting for Corn Rootworm:

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

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/

Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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MN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Is corn rootworm getting your corn down?

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:29:14 -0500

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.texasinsects.org/uploads/4/9/3/0/49304017/bttraittable_march_2023.pdf

Scouting for Corn Rootworm:

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

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/

Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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MN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:30:00 -0500

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.edu
Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist - dmalvick@umn.edu
Lizabeth 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/

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MN Crop News - https://z.umn.edu/cropnews

UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Corn agronomy updates and preparing for soybean insects

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:16:21 -0500

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.edu
Bob Koch Extension Entomologist - koch0125@umn.edu
Anthony 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

Visual guide for defoliation https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2019/08/defoliating-insects-still-making-their.html

Early season drought effects on corn and soybeans

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

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Recordings of sessions will be available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:34:50 -0500

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.edu
Dave 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-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/06/save-date-for-rochester-crop-management.html

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

New small grain insect found in NW MN and armyworm updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:08:39 -0500

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.

Contact information for today’s show:

Ian MacRae - imacrae@umn.edu
Bruce Potter - bpotter@umn.edu
Anthony Hanson - han4022@umn.edu

Cereal leaf beetle: a new insect pest in Northwest Minnesota -

https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/06/cereal-leaf-beetle-new-insect-pest-in.html

Armyworm - https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/armyworm

Black cutworm - https://extension.umn.edu/corn-pest-management/black-cutworm

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/

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 available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:42:24 -0500

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.

Contact information for today’s show:

Jochum Wiersma - wiers002@umn.edu
Rodrigo Werle - rwerle@wisc.edu
Dave Nicolai - nico0071@umn.edu

2023 Spring Badger Crop Connect & Post Weed Control slides - pdf

Wisconsin Cropping Systems Weed Science - https://wiscweeds.info/

Agronomy Day - Waseca - June 20

Strategic Farming: Field Notes Podcast site - https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/

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 available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:27:37 -0500

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.edu
Fabian Fernandez - fabiangf@umn.edu
Anthony Hanson - Moderator - hans4022@umn.edu

Calculating nitrogen credit: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2021/07/how-to-calculate-nitrogen-credit-from.html

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 available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:42:30 -0500

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
Joe Ikley joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu
Liz 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 available as a podcast at: https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm/episodes

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UMN Crops YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/UMNCrops/

Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:58:13 -0500

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:

Late-summer forage small grains outlook

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:55:35 -0500

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

Expected corn and soybean yields

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:53:13 -0500

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

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:38:33 -0500

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

Resources:

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

Corn and soybean disease: Strategies for effective management in 2022

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:36:39 -0500

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

Resources:

Getting ready for late-season insects

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:48:49 -0500

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

Corn pollination, atrazine herbicide use, and July insect updates

University of Minnesota Extension — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:32:46 -0500

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

Link to the slides discussed by Seth Dibblee.

Public comments: https://www.regulations.gov/search?filter=EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0266

No episode on July 20. Field Notes will resume July 27.

The latest regarding risks for and management of iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:50:57 -0500

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

Corn Rootworm Current Status, etc. and crop disease update/fungicides

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:02:11 -0500

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

To participate in CRW trapping contact Bruce: bpotter@umn.edu

Resources:

https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-corn-diseases

https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-soybean-foliar-diseases

Corn nutrient status and herbicide application in hot weather

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:56:33 -0500

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

Postemergence herbicide applications in hot weather: https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2022/06/postemergence-herbicide-applications-in.html

Grasshoppers on soybean https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/grasshoppers-soybean

Managing soybean insects and weeds in June

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:50:38 -0500

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

Prevent Plant and Late Planting Decisions

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:01:47 -0500

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

Resources:

Delayed spring planting
The Delayed planting and replanting evaluator is the spreadsheet that Dave was referencing.
Crop insurance: important dates, resources and tax impacts
Dicamba - Frequently Asked Questions

Early Season Weed Control and Field Scouting Tips

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:47:17 -0500

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

Delayed Planting, It’s been a late spring, Now What?

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 25 May 2022 10:35:37 -0500

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

http://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/weeds/emerging-crops-and-delayed-pre-herbicide-applications.html

PDF version if link does not work.

Early season weed control

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:27:07 -0500

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

2022 Weather and Pest Outlook

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:11:01 -0500

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

(Link to slides used https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJqbIh4AF7qykObRoSIOD5vNeo9racGv/view)

Making Cover Crop Decisions (8/25/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:48:17 -0500

For August 25, 2021, the special guests included Anna Cates, Extension soil health specialist, Liz Stahl, Extension educator - crops, and Troy Salzer, Ag production systems educator in St. Louis County. Moderators were Jared Goplen and Ryan Miller, extension educators in crops. The drought has many considering which cover crops may be the best option, or whether a cover crop will even grow in the dry soil conditions. This session gave an update on how things have progressed this year, in addition to the management recommendations to consider if cover crops are used for forage, soil health benefits, or both.

Late-season disease issues and soybean agronomics (8/18/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:15:07 -0500

For August 18, 2021, special guests included Dr. Dean Malvick, Extension plant pathologist, and Dr. Angie Peltier, Extension educator-crops in northwestern MN, to talk about current disease issues in the state, even during drought conditions. Malvick described late-season diseases that are beginning to show up across the state, and Peltier showcased the Digital Crop Doc, a U of M online tool growers can use to identify crop disease. Dr. Seth Naeve also discussed soybean yield components in late August. Seed number may have been limited due to hot dry conditions earlier on, but soybean plants are still able to increase seed size and weight in late August into September.

Evaluating Weed Control in 2021 (8/11/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:59:35 -0500

Today is August 11, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Ryan Miller and Jared Goplen. The special guests included Dr. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed management specialist and Dr. Tom Peters, Extension sugarbeet agronomist to discuss weed management observations from 2021. There are waterhemp, velvetleaf, ragweed, and grassy weed escapes throughout Minnesota. We discussed some of the reasons for these weed escapes, as well as how to address these issues going into next year.

Late-season insect and mite issues (8/4/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:03:50 -0500

Today is August 4, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Anthony Hanson and Ryan Miller. This episode featured Dr. Ken Ostlie, Corn Extension Entomologist, and Dr. Bob Koch, Soybean Extension Entomologist, both with the University of Minnesota Department of Entomology as well as Bruce Potter, IPM Extension Specialist based out of Lamberton, MN. Drought conditions during the growing season have exacerbated some pest issues, such as spider mites. Soybean aphid so far has only been found at low densities in most fields across the state, but there is still potential for aphid populations to reach damaging levels in August. Growers have reported corn rootworm adults at noticeable densities, and pests such as armyworms have been moving into corn from nearby grasses.

Link to Crop Management Pest tour registration for 8/10/21

Forages in a Drought (7/28/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:25:39 -0500

Today is July 28, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators David Nicolai and Jared Goplen. The special guests featured Dr. Craig Sheaffer, University of Minnesota Forage Agronomist, Nathan Drewitz, Extension Educator in Stearns, Benton, and Morrison counties, and Troy Salzer, Extension Educator in St. Louis County. The drought conditions in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest have continued to worsen. Crops are drying up, which has many concerned about the tightening forage supplies. Today’s episode discussed forage establishment, early corn silage harvest, utilizing alternative crops as forages, utilizing CRP hay, as well as how drought conditions affect forage yield and quality.

Bonus Episode: Dicamba vs. 2,4-D – a tale of cupped leaves? (7/16/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:36:32 -0500

Today is July 16, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators David Nicolai and Jared Goplen. The special guests included Dr. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed management specialist, Dr. Tom Peters, Extension sugarbeet agronomist, Dr. Seth Naeve, Extension soybean agronomist, and Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist, to discuss cupped soybean leaves. The fact that many fields of Enlist and other traited soybeans are showing these symptoms has many wondering if dicamba drift or volatilization may be to blame. Yet, reports of isolated soybean fields that have been sprayed with simple one-product herbicides and now show symptoms abound. So, what is to blame for all this cupping in drought-stricken regions of Minnesota and the Dakotas in 2021?

Midsummer Crop Fertility Update: Tissue Testing and Nitrogen Needs (7/14/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:47:43 -0500

Our University of Minnesota Extension staff: Dr. Dan Kaiser, Extension Soil Specialist and Brad Carlson, Extension Educator in Nutrient and Water Quality discussed the proper use of diagnostic tools such as crop tissue testing and nitrogen basal corn stalk testing to provide a checkup on current crop growth and nutrient needs in Minnesota. This summer Minnesota crop growers have been challenged given the variable weather and soil moisture conditions across the state. Dr. Kaiser outlined the proper timing if tissue testing for both corn and soybeans along and which crop nutrients were likely to be highlighted in the results of the corn tissue tests such as potassium. Brad Carlson reviewed the movement and utilization for nitrogen in corn given the drier than normal weather conditions and variable precipitation patterns. Brad also commented on the validity of corn basal stalk testing and its relationship to predicting present and future nitrogen needs in Minnesota crops.

What’s up with Corn and Soybean Diseases? (7/7/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:49:39 -0500

Today is July 7, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators David Nicolai and Anthony Hanson. The special guests included Dr. Dean Malvick, Extension plant pathologist, and Dr. Angie Peltier, Extension Educator-crops in northwestern MN, to discuss corn and soybean pathogens. Being in a drought does not mean diseases will entirely go away. This episode discusses which diseases will likely be problematic this year, and what management considerations may be needed.

Insect Management in Dry Weather (6/30/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:58:23 -0500

Today is June 30, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Anthony Hanson. The special guests included Dr. Ian MacRae, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist, and Bruce Potter, Extension IPM specialist, to discuss insect management issues to be on the lookout for this year. Hot and dry conditions can mean we may see different pest complexes than most years, such as spider mites and grasshoppers. Regulatory changes for insecticides, such as chlorpyrifos, are also pending and could significantly affect what insecticide options growers have left to use this year.

Early season crop water use and drought stress (6/23/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:30:53 -0500

Water use for early season crops and the stress caused by drought are becoming key areas of focus in late-June as drought has intensified across the state. Some areas have received rain, but crops across the state are showing varying indications of water stress. In this episode, panelists discuss to what degree crops may be able to recover if they receive adequate rain and how to assess the severity of water stressed crops.

Weather and Pest Updates (6/16/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:40:38 -0500

Today is June 16, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Ryan Miller and Dave Nicolai. The special guests included Dr. Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, and Bruce Potter, Extension IPM specialist, to discuss weather and pest updates. Dr. Todey discussed the current, short- and medium-range outlooks for precipitation and temperature. Bruce Potter gave updates on pest activity, including alfalfa weevil, corn rootworm, soybean gall midge and spider mites, and gave a preview of SWROC's June 23rd Pest resistance webinar.

Weed Management and Small Grain Update (6/9/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:46:34 -0500

Today is June 9, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Dave Nicolai. The special guests included Drs. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed management specialist, Tom Peters, Extension sugarbeet agronomist, and Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist, to discuss the hot and dry conditions, and the implications this has for both weed control and small grain yield potential.

Side dressing (6/2/2021)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:36:19 -0500

Today is June 2, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today's session featured University of Minnesota Extension Specialists, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Dr. Fabian Fernandez, Dr. Jeff Vetsch, and Dr. Melissa Wilson to discuss Nitrogen fertilizer considerations on corn as side dressing operations start up throughout the state.

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Bonus – Freezing Temperatures? (5/28/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Fri, 28 May 2021 13:39:10 -0500

Today is May 28, 2021, and this morning we recorded our first bonus episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Ryan Miller and Jared Goplen. The special guests included University of Minnesota Extension Specialists, Dr. Jeff Coulter, Dr. Seth Naeve, Dr. Jochum Wiersma, and North Dakota State University Extension Agronomist Dr. Hans Kandel to discuss the recent freezing temperatures and what that means for crops in northern Minnesota and North Dakota.

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Alfalfa Production (5/26/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:57:18 -0500

Today is May 25, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of M Extension Crops Educators Ryan Miller and Antony Hanson. The special guests included University of Minnesota Extension Educator Nathan Drewitz to discuss early season alfalfa progress and agronomic issues that have popped up so far this year.

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Stand Establishment and Early Season Scouting (5/19/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 19 May 2021 11:52:06 -0500

Today is May 19, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Antony Hanson. The special guests included University of Minnesota Extension Agronomists Dr. Seth Naeve, Dr. Jeff Coulter, and Dr. Jochum Wiersma to discuss early season stand establishment and scouting concerns for soybeans, corn, and small grains.

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Weed Management with the Dry Conditions (5/12/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 12 May 2021 11:45:17 -0500

Today is May 12, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded another episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and David Nicolai. The special guests included Dr. Debalin Sarangi, University of Minnesota Extension corn & soybean weed specialist, and Dr. Tom Peters, University of Minnesota sugarbeet weed specialist, to talk about weed control this year and how the current spring weather and soil condition might influence our management decisions.

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Crop Progress and Pest Management (5/5/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 05 May 2021 13:08:27 -0500

Today is May 5, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded the second episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Anthony Hanson. The special guests included Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist with the University of Minnesota and Stephan Melson, a crop consultant with United AgTech, LLC in Trimont, MN to discuss how the growing season is progressing as well as pest and agronomic issues that are cropping up so far this year.

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Crop Marketing Outlook (4/28/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:02:39 -0500

Today is April 28, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded the second episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Dave Nicolai. The special guest was Ed Usset, Grain Marketing Specialist with Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota. Ed addressed the most recent run-up in crop grain prices and things farmers should be considering while making plans to market their grain. Also on the line today were Jeff Coulter and Seth Naeve; they addressed current corn and soybean management considerations for the current situation.

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Weather and Planting Outlook (4/21/21)

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:55:25 -0500

Today is April 21, 2021, and earlier this morning we recorded the first episode of the Strategic Farming: Field Notes program. The Field Notes program is a weekly update on the current crop situation and crop management considerations. Today’s session was moderated by U of MN Extension Crops Educators Jared Goplen and Dave Nicolai. The special guest was Dennis Todey, Director of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, Iowa. Dennis addressed the current weather outlook as it pertains to row crop management. Also on the line today were Jeff Coulter, Seth Naeve, and Dan Kaiser; they addressed current corn, soybean, and nutrient management considerations for the current situation.

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Introduction to Field Notes

University of Minnesota Extension — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:06:22 -0500

A new University of Minnesota Extension field crops webinar and podcast series for 2021, Strategic Farming: Field Notes will be held Wednesdays 7:30 - 8am beginning April 21st and continue through the growing season. Listeners will be able to ask questions to live participants such as university researchers, extension specialists, and other experts either through the webinar directly, or by submitting questions ahead of time. Subscribe to this podcast to listen in if you cannot make to to the webinar. For more information on registration or submitting questions, visit: z.umn.edu/strategic-farming