University of Minnesota Extension
Strategic Farming: Field Notes
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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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Late-summer forage small grains outlook 24.08.2022 34:24
Transcript available upon request. Please contact Anthony Hanson - hans4022@umn.edu .
Expected corn and soybean yields 17.08.2022 30:59
We 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 10.08.2022 34:26
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/f...
Corn and soybean disease: Strategies for effective management in 2022 03.08.2022 31:49
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
Getting ready for late-season insects 27.07.2022 33:22
We 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 18.07.2022 4:50
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.
The latest regarding risks for and management of iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans 06.07.2022 31:20
We 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 29.06.2022 36:16
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-contro...
Corn nutrient status and herbicide application in hot weather 22.06.2022 33:52
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
Managing soybean insects and weeds in June 15.06.2022 40:13
We 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 08.06.2022 31:00
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
Early Season Weed Control and Field Scouting Tips 01.06.2022 32:23
We 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? 25.05.2022 33:43
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 .
Early season weed control 18.05.2022 35:28
We 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 11.05.2022 31:25
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)
Making Cover Crop Decisions (8/25/21) 25.08.2021 37:53
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...
Late-season disease issues and soybean agronomics (8/18/21) 18.08.2021 36:49
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 grow...
Evaluating Weed Control in 2021 (8/11/21) 11.08.2021 37:11
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 m...
Late-season insect and mite issues (8/4/21) 04.08.2021 35:38
Today 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...
Forages in a Drought (7/28/21) 28.07.2021 34:06
Today 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 Minn...
Bonus Episode: Dicamba vs. 2,4-D – a tale of cupped leaves? (7/16/21) 16.07.2021 47:06
Today 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 m...
Midsummer Crop Fertility Update: Tissue Testing and Nitrogen Needs (7/14/21) 14.07.2021 35:13
Our 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 gi...
What’s up with Corn and Soybean Diseases? (7/7/21) 07.07.2021 37:03
Today 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 pa...
Insect Management in Dry Weather (6/30/21) 30.06.2021 32:29
Today 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 Minnes...
Early season crop water use and drought stress (6/23/21) 23.06.2021 35:16
Water 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 severi...
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