University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program will be Thursday, February 20, at the 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., in Slayton. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean, and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains.
To ensure adequate program materials and food are available, please register by noon Tuesday, February 18 at z.umn.edu/2025WinterCropsDay, or call the Murray County Extension Office at 507-836-6927. Thanks to generous support from local sponsors, there is no cost to attend the program.
Schedule for the Winter Crops Day & Southern Small Grains program:
· Check-in: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
· Winter Crops Day Presentations: 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
· Lunch: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
· Agency Program Updates: 12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
· Southern Small Grains Program: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The morning session will start off with Garen Paulson, Extension Educator in Ag Business Management, discussing “Can we grow corn for $4 and soybeans for $10”. Dr. Anna Cates, Extension State Soil Health Specialist, will follow with “Predicting corn nitrogen needs with biological testing – what’s possible in MN?” Liz Stahl, Extension Educator in Crops will then discuss “What’s new on the pest management front”, followed by Dr. Dan Kaiser, Nutrient Management Specialist, discussing “Managing P and K under poor economics.” CEUs have been applied for the morning sessions.
The afternoon session will be presented by Dr. Jochum Wiersma, Small Grains Specialist. Topics covered will include production agronomics, variety selection, and more, including ample time for questions from attendees.