The AFREC council met on August 12 & 13 to tour UMN Nutrient Management research plots, hear presentations on AFREC-funded projects, and discuss priorities for the next year. We were joined by Thom Petersen, as well as a variety of U of M and #MNag representatives. View photos from

NEW BLOG POST: z.umn.edu/9q6v Attend the Cover Crop Strategies Field Day - September 10th in southeast Minnesota! U of MN Extension MNSoilHealth Water Resources Center (WRC) Bailey Tangen #MNag #SoilHealth #CoverCrops

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4-7pm at Steve Lawler's farm near Rochester. FREE + a complimentary dinner & beef raffle! RSVP required. x.com/UMNNutrientMgm…

"Talking about high-testing soils in P - some farmers could benefit their profits and they could benefit water quality. That's why research in soil test calibration, fertilizer recommendations & formal application is so important." ~Antonio Mallarino, ISU

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/9qe6 Phosphorus fertilizer guidelines: Four Midwest experts talk profit, yield, soil tests & more U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag Dorivar Ruiz Diaz K-State Research and Extension Illinois Extension ISU Extension and Outreach Iowa State Agronomy ISU Crop News

Want to learn the A-Zs of managing cover crops? Curious about winter camelina? Join a UMN Extension field day on Sept 10 in Eyota MN! We’ll hear tips for success from farmers, agronomists, and researchers. You’ll learn research-based info, and get a great dinner + beef raffle!

Lindsay Pease, UMN Nutrient Management Specialist, discussing drainage management impact on IDC at the Norman county SCN Field Day.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/9r06 Nitrogen pools: Our experts talk timing, testing and uptake U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

"We need to be careful if you're over-fertilizing simply because it makes you feel better. That's potentially one of the reasons why we've had issues with some of the nitrogen loss in the environment." -Brad Carlson, U of M Ext

Learn more about cover crops best management practices at this field day on September 10th. We’d love to see you there! Register and learn more: z.umn.edu/keepitcovered

Learn potato-nutrient management: agupdate.com/agriview/news/… Nutrient management research in Minnesota has provided several insights into optimizing nutrient inputs to enhance yields and minimize losses to the environment U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag #Potatoes

One of George Rehm's greatest research contributions was on P and K management in reduced tillage situations. x.com/NoTillFarmr/st…

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/9rlt Timing nitrogen efficiently: How to maximize yield while mitigating risk U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

"These soils are simply telling us a fall is not a good time to be applying nitrogen under many circumstances." -Brad Carlson, U of M Ext

NEW BLOG POST: z.umn.edu/9rpe Harmful manure gases: Safety tips for agitation and pumping U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate Melissa Wilson Chryseis Modderman #MNag

The first step to manure gas safety is to understand the risks. In most operations, hydrogen sulfide and methane are of the biggest concern.