Strategic Farming: Field Notes
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin 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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Preparing for grain storage and marketing tips
August 23, 2023 14:08 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MBPreparing 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 - us...
Corn and soybean yield updates
August 16, 2023 14:09 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBCorn 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 - [email protected] Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist - [email protected] Anthony Hanson, Extension Educator - Crops - [email protected] Hail Damage to corn and soybeans in August - https://blog-crop-n...
Late-season weed issues and soybean aphid management
August 09, 2023 14:29 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MBWe 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 - [email protected] Tom Peters, Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist and Weed Scientist - [email protected] Dave Nicolai, Extension Educator - Crops - [email protected] MN Crop News: Northern corn rootworm and extended diapause problems increase in areas of Min...
Is corn rootworm getting your corn down?
July 26, 2023 14:29 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBWe 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 - [email protected] Fei Yang, Extension Corn Entomologist - [email protected] Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - [email protected] MN Crop News: Northern corn rootworm and extended diapause problems increase in areas of Minnesota – https://blog-cro...
Soybean Update and Crop Diseases (including tar spot) on the radar
July 19, 2023 20:30 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBWe 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 - [email protected] Dean Malvick, Extension Plant Pathologist - [email protected] Lizabeth Stahl, Extension Educator - crops - [email protected] Crop Protection network: web book and fungicide efficacy table. https://cropprotectionnetwork.org Corn IPM PIPE;...
Corn agronomy updates and preparing for soybean insects
July 12, 2023 14:16 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBWe 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 - [email protected] Bob Koch Extension Entomologist - [email protected] Anthony Hanson - [email protected] Soybean Gall Midge https://soybeangallmidge.org/soybean-gall-midge-distribution Spider-mite https://extension.umn.edu/soybean-pest-management/managing-spide...
Crop management considerations during this abnormally dry season
June 28, 2023 14:34 - 31 minutes - 72.2 MBCrop 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 - [email protected] Tom Hoverstad - [email protected] Dave Nicolai - [email protected] Ryan Miller - [email protected] Early season drought effects on corn and soybeans https://blog-crop-news.extens...
New small grain insect found in NW MN and armyworm updates
June 21, 2023 15:08 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBJoin 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 spo...
Post-emergence weed control & small grains updates
June 14, 2023 14:42 - 34 minutes - 79 MBPost-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 wan...
Field Notes talks - Moisture issues (too dry and too wet) & supplemental nitrogen updates
June 07, 2023 14:27 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBJoin 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...
Field Notes talks cover crop termination + weed management
May 31, 2023 15:42 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBWe 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 [email protected] Joe Ikley [email protected] Liz Stahl [email protected] 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 Midw...
Field Notes talks alfalfa and early-season insects
May 24, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBWe 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
May 17, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBWe 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
May 10, 2023 14:58 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBWe 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
Late-summer forage small grains outlook
August 24, 2022 16:55 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBTranscript available upon request. Please contact Anthony Hanson - [email protected].
Expected corn and soybean yields
August 17, 2022 14:53 - 30 minutes - 71 MBWe 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
August 10, 2022 17:38 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBWe 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....
Corn and soybean disease: Strategies for effective management in 2022
August 03, 2022 15:36 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBWe 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
Getting ready for late-season insects
July 27, 2022 14:48 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBWe 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
July 18, 2022 13:32 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MBWe 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
July 06, 2022 19:50 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MBWe 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
June 29, 2022 15:02 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBWe 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: [email protected] 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
June 22, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBWe 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
June 15, 2022 15:50 - 40 minutes - 92.1 MBWe 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
June 08, 2022 17:01 - 31 minutes - 71 MBWe 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
June 01, 2022 14:47 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBWe 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?
May 25, 2022 15:35 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBWe 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
May 18, 2022 15:27 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBWe 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
May 11, 2022 16:11 - 31 minutes - 72 MBWe 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)
August 25, 2021 15:48 - 37 minutes - 37.5 MBFor 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 yea...
Late-season disease issues and soybean agronomics (8/18/21)
August 18, 2021 16:15 - 36 minutes - 36.5 MBFor 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 compon...
Evaluating Weed Control in 2021 (8/11/21)
August 11, 2021 16:59 - 37 minutes - 35.8 MBToday 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...
Late-season insect and mite issues (8/4/21)
August 04, 2021 16:03 - 35 minutes - 34.8 MBToday 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 Minneso...
Forages in a Drought (7/28/21)
July 28, 2021 15:25 - 34 minutes - 34.5 MBToday 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 Mor...
Bonus Episode: Dicamba vs. 2,4-D – a tale of cupped leaves? (7/16/21)
July 16, 2021 16:36 - 47 minutes - 47.9 MBToday 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, E...
Midsummer Crop Fertility Update: Tissue Testing and Nitrogen Needs (7/14/21)
July 14, 2021 17:47 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBOur 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 outl...
What’s up with Corn and Soybean Diseases? (7/7/21)
July 07, 2021 15:49 - 37 minutes - 32.2 MBToday 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 discu...
Insect Management in Dry Weather (6/30/21)
June 30, 2021 16:58 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBToday 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 inse...
Early season crop water use and drought stress (6/23/21)
June 23, 2021 15:30 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBWater 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.
Early season crop water use and drought stress
June 23, 2021 15:30 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBWater 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)
June 16, 2021 14:40 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBToday 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...
Weed Management and Small Grain Update (6/9/21)
June 09, 2021 19:46 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBToday 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, Ex...
Side dressing (6/2/2021)
June 02, 2021 16:36 - 35 minutes - 33 MBToday 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 th...
Bonus – Freezing Temperatures? (5/28/21)
May 28, 2021 18:39 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday 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 Uni...
Alfalfa Production (5/26/21)
May 26, 2021 16:57 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBToday 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 ha...
Stand Establishment and Early Season Scouting (5/19/21)
May 19, 2021 16:52 - 31 minutes - 28.2 MBToday 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 seaso...
Weed Management with the Dry Conditions (5/12/21)
May 12, 2021 16:45 - 34 minutes - 35.2 MBToday 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 Minn...
Crop Progress and Pest Management (5/5/21)
May 05, 2021 18:08 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBToday 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...
Crop Marketing Outlook (4/28/21)
April 28, 2021 17:02 - 33 minutes - 33.8 MBToday 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 th...
Weather and Planting Outlook (4/21/21)
April 21, 2021 15:55 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBToday 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...