UMN Extension Strategic Farming Series
The weekly Strategic Farming Series webinar hosted by University of Minnesota Extension engages farmers and agriculture professionals in an interactive discussion. This Wednesday program features 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. […]
Give Digital Crop Doc a Try
While the viral pathogen that causes COVID-19 has changed many of the ways that those in agriculture interacted during the past year, the threat from plant pathogens remains real and unchanged. In 2020, members of the University of Minnesota Extension crops team launched a new online program called MN Digital Crop Doc to assist […]
MN Farms See Higher Income in 2020
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Minnesota farms saw improved profitability in 2020, primarily due to higher commodity prices in the third and fourth quarters of 2020. Median net farm income for Minnesota farms reached $106,969 in 2020, a welcome increase after seven years of low profitability. When adjusted for inflation, 2020 farm profits were […]
Extension Services Cancel Face-to-Face Meetings
University of Minnesota Extension has canceled all face-to-face events, meetings and courses through May 15. The decision was made to safeguard public health during the coronavirus outbreak. All state and regional Extension offices are closed to the public, with faculty and staff working remotely. Those workers can be reached via e-mail and phone. NDSU […]