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Strategic Farming: Field Notes

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Join the University of Minnesota Extension Crops team in addressing all your crop-related questions this growing season, from soil fertility, agronomics, pest management and more. We will tackle issues as they arise to help you make better crop management decisions this season.
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Episodes

Late-season weed issues and soybean aphid management

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...

Aug 09, 202334 minEp. 46

Is corn rootworm getting your corn down?

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....

Jul 26, 202331 minEp. 45

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

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...

Jul 19, 202336 minEp. 44

Corn agronomy updates and preparing for soybean insects

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 Aphi...

Jul 12, 202331 minEp. 42

Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season

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.ed u 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/ea...

Jun 28, 202332 minEp. 41

New small grain insect found in NW MN and armyworm updates

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 Minnesot...

Jun 21, 202328 minEp. 40

Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates

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 ...

Jun 14, 202334 minEp. 39

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

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...

Jun 07, 202329 minEp. 38

Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management

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: h...

May 31, 202333 minEp. 37

Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects

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

May 24, 202329 minEp. 36

Field Notes talks corn & soybean planting

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

May 17, 202331 minEp. 35

Weather and early-season field work

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 Reports Corn Growing Degree Day Tool PDF of slides shown by Dennis Todey Field Notes 2023 series information...

May 10, 202331 minEp. 34

Expected corn and soybean yields

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

Aug 17, 202231 minEp. 32

When Pests Bite Back

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...

Aug 10, 202234 minEp. 31

Corn and soybean disease: Strategies for effective management in 2022

We want to thank our sponsors the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, along with the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Resources: https://corn.ipmpipe.org/diseases/ Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases pdf Tar Spot map...

Aug 03, 202232 minEp. 30

Getting ready for late-season insects

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

Jul 27, 202233 minEp. 29

Corn pollination, atrazine herbicide use, and July insect updates

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....

Jul 18, 20225 minEp. 28

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

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...

Jun 29, 202236 minEp. 26

Corn nutrient status and herbicide application in hot weather

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...

Jun 22, 202234 minEp. 25

Managing soybean insects and weeds in June

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

Jun 15, 202240 minEp. 24

Prevent Plant and Late Planting Decisions

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...

Jun 08, 202231 minEp. 23

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

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 ....

May 25, 202234 minEp. 21

Early season weed control

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

May 18, 202235 minEp. 20

2022 Weather and Pest Outlook

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)

May 11, 202231 minEp. 19

Making Cover Crop Decisions (8/25/21)

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 additio...

Aug 25, 202138 minEp. 18

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

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...

Aug 18, 202137 minEp. 17

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

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 obse...

Aug 11, 202137 minEp. 16
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