Dairy Producer Night Out - February 7, 2023
The University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiative are excited to announce the Dairy Producer Night Out: Farm Transition to be held on Tuesday, February 7th, at Hahn’s Dining & Lounge in Winthrop. Come enjoy an evening of networking and learning with other dairy farmers. This event will run from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is free to attend. A meal will be provided for attendees. Succession planning for farmers is important, but it can be complicated. Join Jared Holt from Ascent Financial as he shares suggestions on when to begin planning farm transitions and options for reaching farm transition goals. Participate in a panel discussion including Jared Holt and area dairy producers. Registration for the event is requested by February 1st. Cost to attend is free. Register at z.umn.edu/DairyNightOut2023 or by calling the Sibley County Extension office at 507-237-4100.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Workshops
Farmers who apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs) to their land can apply for a private applicator certification. Certification lasts for three years. To check your certification number, status and expiration date, go to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Private Pesticide Applicator Search page. If your certification has not yet expired, choose one of the following recertification options (each option costs $75):
- Complete a mail-in exam,
- Take an online exam, or
- Attend an in-person workshop offered in January or February.
Local workshops include:
- Lafayette, February 3; 9:00am- 12:30 pm
- Lafayette Community Center
- Arlington, February 16; 12:30 - 4:00 pm
- Arlington Community Center
More information and register here.
Walk-ins welcome (checks only)
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Cow/Calf DaysFriday, February 10, 2023, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Ag Partners Cooperative, 901 N. 4th St., Le Sueur, MN. Admission $10.00 for program materials and meal (to be paid at the door via cash or check) This year’s event will feature information
| Feedlot Producer WorkshopTuesday, February 14, 2023 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Carver County Extension office 11360 Hwy 212 West, Cologne, MN Conference room 1 Featured topic will be “Manure Myths, Mis-haps & Mistakes: common errors when working with Manure by Chryseis Modderman, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota. Presenters will include; Carver County Environmental Services, Carver County SWCD, University of Minnesota, Extension, MPCA, and the NRCS. | Carver County Dairy & Beef Expo Join the Carver County Dairy Core team at the 2023 Carver County Dairy & Beef Expo. Monday, February 20, 2023 Central High School, NYA MN Highlights of this event:
For more information visit z.umn.edu/23DairyBeefExpo |
Cow/Calf Days
Friday, February 10, 2023, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Ag Partners Cooperative, 901 N. 4th St., Le Sueur, MN.
Admission $10.00 for program materials and meal (to be paid at the door via cash or check)
This year’s event will feature information
- cattle market outlook & where do we go from here,
- simple things that add value
- integrating grazing & soil health,
- vitamin & mineral nutrition
- vendor tradeshow
Feedlot Producer Workshop
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Carver County Extension office
11360 Hwy 212 West, Cologne, MN
Conference room 1
Featured topic will be “Manure Myths, Mis-haps & Mistakes: common errors when working with Manure by Chryseis Modderman, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota.
Presenters will include; Carver County Environmental Services, Carver County
SWCD, University of Minnesota, Extension, MPCA, and the NRCS.
Carver County Dairy & Beef Expo
Monday, February 20, 2023
Central High School, NYA MN
Highlights of this event:
- 2023 Markets and Policy Outlook
- What Every dairy and cattle farmer should know about beef x dairy crosses
- Feeding Transition Cows
- Corn Silage Strategies for Improved Efficiency
- The Environmental Impact of Calves
- Beef Quality Assurance Training
- Vendor Trade Show
For more information visit z.umn.edu/23DairyBeefExpo
2023 Crop Management Update
The University of Minnesota is excited to announce the 2023 Crop Management Update set for Friday, March 3, 2023. This event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge, in Winthrop. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Come hear University of Minnesota researchers and Extension educators discuss crop management considerations for the 2023 growing season. The cost for the event is free and a Lenten lunch will be provided.
Following is a list of topics and speakers for the event:
Integrated Pest Management: Managing management resistant insects in 2023- Bruce Potter, Extension IPM Specialist
Nutrient Management Considerations: Soil testing and interpretation: What’s important, what’s not.- Jeff Vetsch, Soil Scientist
Weed Management: University of Minnesota Weed Research- Tom Hoverstad, Weed Scientist
Crop Management: Hot Topics-Corn Tar Spot, Palmer Amaranth, Soybean Diseases - David Nicolai, Extension Educator, Crops
The event wouldn’t be possible without our partner and sponsor, Nicollet/Sibley County Corn and Soybean Growers. The meal for the event is brought to you by the Nicollet/Sibley County Corn and Soybean Growers and their checkoff dollars.
Pre-registration for the event is requested for a meal count by February 27, 2023. Online registration can be found at z.umn.edu/CropManagement2023 or call the Sibley County Extension office at 507-237-4100 or mnext-sibley@umn.edu.
Nicollet County Extension Office
Sibley County Extension Office