Upcoming Events
Discovery Farms Summit
Attend the first-ever Discovery Farms Summit to celebrate almost two decades of Discovery Farms research!
January 7 - 8, 2020
Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport
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Twelfth Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Attendees will discuss challenges associated with the 2019 growing season, the latest research on phosphorus and potassium fertilization, and hear a progress report from MPCA on its Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
February 4, 2020
Verizon Conference Center, Mankato
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Sixth Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge and Compelling Opportunity
Topics to be covered include nitrogen management for irrigated crops, nitrogen stabilizers urea recommendations, and nitrogen fertilization of small grains. MDA’s new Groundwater Protection Rule will also be discussed.
February 18, 2020
Arrowwood Conference Center, Alexandria
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Past Events
Presentations from the 2019 Nutrient Management Conference
Phosphorus Management Challenges Confronting the US
Dr. Heidi Peterson, International Plant Nutrition Institute
Get the Most Out of Sulfur Application by Applying at the Right Time
Dr. Dan Kaiser, University of Minnesota
Residue Management and Potential Effects on P Availability in a Continuous Corn System
Dr. Paulo Pagliari, University of Minnesota
Phosphorus Management and Water Quality
Dr. Lindsay Pease, University of Minnesota
Lessons Learned from Spring Creek Farms
Tim Radatz, MAWRC
Evaluation of the Haney Soil Health Test as a Corn Nitrogen Management Tool
Dr. Matt Yost, Utah State University
Irrigation and Nitrogen Management
Dr. Vasudha Sharma, University of Minnesota
Managing Micronutrients for Soybeans
Dr. Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, Kansas State University
Presentations from the 2019 Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
An Industry Perspective on Nitrogen: Beginning with 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Dr. Tai Maaz, International Plant Nutrition Institute
NUE and Potential Environmental Outcomes Associated with N Application Timing
Dr. Carrie Laboski, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Managing Corn for High Yield and Environmental Stewardship While Controlling Costs
Dr. Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota
N loss from Midwest cropping systems: What can we do about it?
Dr. Dan Jaynes, USDA ARS, Ames, IA
Urea Fertilizer Do's and Don'ts
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, University of Minnesota
Improving Nitrogen Mineralization Predictions
Dr. Jason Clark, South Dakota State University
Soil Health and Implications for Nitrogen Management
Dr. Anna Cates, University of Minnesota
Nitrogen Management with Manure
Dr. Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota
Presentations from the 2018 Nutrient Management Conference
Reducing Runoff Phosphorus Losses from Farmland - Matching Causes with Cures
Dr. Don Flaten, University of Manitoba
In-Season Nitrogen Application - Yes, No, or Maybe?
Dr. Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois
Phosphorus Management: Past, Present, and Beyond; What we Know, What we Need to Know
Dr. Paulo Pagliari, University of Minnesota
Corn and Soybean Yields as Affected by Soil Test P and Fertilization Philosophy
Jeffery Vetsch, University of Minnesota
Discovery Farms - Edge-of-Field Phosphorus Losses in Surface Waters and Tile Drainage
Tim Radatz, Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Sulfur Fertilization- Why, When and How
Dr. Dave Franzen, North Dakota State University
Nitrogen Best Management Practices for Corn
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, University of Minnesota
Managing Nutrients in Manure
Dr. Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota
Presentations from the 2018 Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
University Guidelines in Tandem with On-Farm Testing to Improve Profitability and Water Quality
Dr. Howard Brown, Illini FS
Drainage Water Quality Research and the Role it Plays in State Level Nutrient Reduction Strategies
Dr. Matt Helmers, Iowa State University
Cover Crops: Where Does the Nitrogen Go?
Dr. Matt Ruark, University of Wisconsin
Impact of Nitrogen Management on NUE and Water Quality
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, University of Minnesota
Managing Nitrogen In Manure
Dr. Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota
Nitrogen Source as an Important Best Management Decision
Dr. Alan Blaylock, Agrium Inc.
Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Integration of Variable Rate Nitrogen and Irrigation Applications
Dr. Tim Shaver, University of Nebraska
Effects of Fertilizer Timing and Variable Rate N on Nitrate-N Losses from Tile Drained Corn/Soybean Rotation Simulated Using Drainmod-NII
Dr. David Mulla, University of Minnesota
Presentations from the 2017 Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
2016 Year in Review - Weather Summary
Dave Nicolai, University of Minnesota
2016 Year in Review - Pest Update
Dr. Bruce Potter, University of Minnesota
Crop Yield and N Management Tools: Promise and Pitfalls
Dr. Jim Schepers, USDA-ARS & University of Nebraska
Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Fertilized Soil: Can We Manage It?
Dr. Rod Venterea, USDA-ARS & University of Minnesota
Nitrates in Tile Drainage - The Indiana Situation
Dr. Shalimar Armstrong
Nitrates, Well Testing and Rules - Where is this all Heading?
Larry Gunderson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Upgrade your Corn N Management Using Precision Ag
Dr. Newel Kitchen, USDA-ARS & University of Missouri
Nitrogen Cycle and Soil Water Balance Components for Continuous Corn in Southwest Minnesota
Dr. Jeff Strock, University of Minnesota
In-Season Split Nitrogen Management and the Role of Soils Testing
Dr. Fabian Fernandez
Presentations from the 2017 Nutrient Management Conference
Fertilizer Recommendations Update
Dr. Dan Kaiser, University of Minnesota
Agronomics and Economics of Precision Nutrient Management Zones
Dr. Raj Khosla, Colorado State University
Potato Industry Fertilizer Conservation Efforts
Nick David, RDO Agronomist
Nitrogen Management in Irrigated Crops
Rick Gilbertson, Pro Ag Crop Consultants, Inc.
Improved Productivity with In-Season Nitrogen Management
Dr. Fabian Fernandez
Nitrogen Management for First and Second Year Corn Following Alfalfa
Dr. Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota
Keeping Track of Fertilizer and Soil and Plant Amendment Registrations
Dr. Jeppe Kjaersgaard, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Nitrates, Well Testing and Rules - Where is this all Heading?
Larry Gunderson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Presentations from the 2016 Nutrient Management Conference
In-Season N Predictions: The Modeling Approach
Carrie Laboski, Pd.D., CPSS, Professor & Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist
Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
In-Season Nitrogen Prediction: The Sensing Approach
Daniel Kaiser, Associate Professor
Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Chemistry of N Fertilizer Additives
Dave Franzen, Ph.D., Professor of Soil Science, Extension Soil Specialist
North Dakota State University
Cover Crops and Nitrogen in Water
Tom Kaspar
USDA-ARS, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment - Ames, IA
Soil pH and Liming Needs in Minnesota
Jeffery Vetsch, Research 4 and Soil Scientist
University of Minnesota, Southern Research and Outreach Center
Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake: Is Fertilization Enough?
Fabián Fernández, Nutrient Management & Water Quality Specialist
Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota
Phosphorous Leaving Our Landscapes
Tim Radatz
Discovery Farms Wisconsin & Discovery Farms Minnesota
Economic Use of Immobile Nutrients
T. Scott Murrell, Director, North American Programs
International Plant Nutrition Institute
Nitrate in Our Drinking Water -- What 10,000 Wells are Telling Us
Bruce Montgomery
MN Department of Agriculture
Presentations from the 2016 Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
Climate Trends and Their Implications
Dr. Mark Seeley
Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota Extension
Will Changing Weather Patterns Affect Nitrogen Management?
Gyles Randall, Professor Emeritus
University of Minnesota
Nitrogen Use Efficiency for Old vs. Modern Corn Hybrids
Ignacio Ciampitti, Cropping Systems Specialist
K-Sate Research & Extension, Kansas State University
Cover Crops & Nitrogen Management
Jaimie West, MS, CCA
Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Improved Nitrogen Efficiency Through N Source, Additives, and Time of Application
Jeffrey Vetsch
Southern Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
In-Season N Predictions Using Canopy Sensors
Daniel Kaiser, Associate Professor
Department of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Nitrogen Loss in Manured Systems
Amber Radatz
Discovery Farms Wisconsin
Anhydrous Ammonia, Soil, & CEC: Myths and Management
Fred Vocasek, Senior Lab Agronomist
Servi-Tech Laboratories
Nitrate in Our Drinking Water: What 10,000 Wells Are Telling Us
Bruce Montgomery
MN Department of Agriculture
Presentations from the 2015 Crop Nutrient Management Conference
2015 Crop Nutrient Management Conference Agenda
Morning Session
History of Improvement in Fertilizer Use Efficiency
Dr. Bob Hoeft, Emeritus Professor
University of Illinois
What's Ahead for Fertilizer Pricing and Supply?
Andy Jung, Director of Market and Strategic Analysis
The Mosaic Company
Rate of Change in Soil Test Values for P and K
Dr. George Rehm, Discovery Farms Coordinator
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Agronomy with $3.00 Corn
Dr. Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Specialist
Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota
Afternoon Session 1
Planning for In-Season Nitrogen Application
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, Nutrient Management & Water Quality Specialist
Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota
Sensing for In-Season Nitrogen Needs
Dr. Jim Schepers, Soil Scientist
USDA/ARS - Lincoln, Nebraska
Current Technology for Predicting In-Season Nitrogen Rates
Dr. Dan Kaiser, Associate Professor
Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota
Afternoon Session 2
Nitrogen Credits for Manure and Soil Organic Matter
Jeff Vetsch, Assistant Scientist
Southern Research & Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
Recent Research for Nitrogen Credits for Alfalfa
Dr. Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Specialist
Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota
Changing Weather: Effects on Fertilizer Management
Dr. Mark Seeley, Professor
Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota
Afternoon Session 3
Micronutrient Requirements
Dr. Antonio Mallarino, Professor
Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University
Nutrient Dynamics with Cover Crops
Dr. Matt Ruark, Assistant Professor
Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin
Effective Additives for Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency
Dr. Dave Franzen, Extension Soil Specialist
Soil Science, North Dakota State University
Presentations from the 2014 Discovery Farms Update
Agenda for the 7th Annual Discovery Farms Update
Agronomic And Environmental Impacts Of Commercial Fertilizer Compared to Turkey Manure
Dr. George Rehm, Discovery Farms Coordinator
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
7th Annual Discovery Farms Update
Tim Radatz, Research Specialist
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Bioreactors for Nitrate Removal in Tile Drained Cropland
Dr. Gary Feyereisen, Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota - Department of Soil, Water and Climate
A Shift In Direction And Emphasis At The Gorans Brothers Farm
Dr. George Rehm, Discovery Farms Coordinator
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Presentations from the 2014 Crop Nutrient Management Conference
Agenda for the 2014 Crop Nutrient Management Conference
Morning Session
Welcome
Warren Formo, Executive Director
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Tools for Assessing Nitrogen Needs During the Growing Season
Dr. John Lamb, Professor
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota
Risks of In-Season Nitrogen Applications
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, Nutrient Management and Water Quality Specialist
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota
The Minnesota Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan
Bruce Montgomery, Manager Fertilizer Nonpoint Section
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Dave Wall, Project Coordinator
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Dealer Perspective on In-Season Nitrogen Applications (No Slides Available)
DeLon Clarksean, Retail Dealer
Helena Fertilizer, Canby, Minnesota
Afternoon Session 1
Status of Long-Term Phosphorus Research
Dr. Albert Sims, Director of Operations
Northwest Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
Our Nutrient Management Focuses On Profit and the Environment (No Slides Available)
Joe Griebe, Farmer
Brownton, Minnesota
Green Star Farms - An Environmental Assessment Project
Jeremy Geske, Watershed Education Specialist
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Afternoon Session 2
Standard Procedures for On-Farm Research
Dr. John Lamb, Professor
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota
From Field to Stream: Measuring Nutrient Losses in Southeast Minnesota
Kevin Kuehner, Soil Scientist, CCA
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Importance of Manure Management in Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Jared Anez, Independent Consultant
Anez Counsulting, Inc
Afternoon Session 3
Fertilizer Management in Conservation Tillage Systems
Jeff Vetsch, Assistant Scientist
Southern Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
Progress With Discovery Farms - Minnesota
Tim Radatz, Research Specialist
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center
Have Standards for Plant Analysis Changed?
Dr. Dan Kaiser, Assistant Professor
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate, University of Minnesota
Presentations from the 2013 Wetlands and Drainage Forum
Multipurpose Drainage, design concepts and practices for multiple benefits
Al Kean, Chief Engineer
MN Board of Water and Soil Resources
Incorporating Conservation in Ag Drainage Projects
Anna Bramblett, Conservation Engineer (MN)
Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
A Farmers Perspective
Doug Albin, farmer
Yellow Medicine River Watershed
Drainage Design and Other Factors Influencing Tile Discharge
David Mulla, Prof. for Soil & Water Resources
Dept. of Soil, Water and Climate, Univ. of MN
Ag Wetland Mitigation Banking: how does it work?
Les Lemm, Wetland Conservation Act Coordinator
MN Board of Water and Soil Resources
A Legal Perspective: things landowners need to know
Kurt Deter, Attorney
Rinke Noonan - attorneys at law
Presentations from the 2013 Waseca Farm Forum
Profile of Minnesota Agriculture
Jim Boerboom, Deputy Commissioner
MN Department of Agriculture
Does Drainage Create More Erosive Rivers?
Shawn Schottler, Senior Scientist
St. Croix Watershed Research Center, Science Museum of MN
Minnesota Drainage Law
Kurt Deter, Attorney at Law
Rinke Noonan Law Office
The Iowa Plan: Drainage and Wetland Landscape Systems Initiative
Chuck Brandel, Senior Civil Engineer/Principal
I&S Engineers
Jon Rosengren
I&S Group
Explaining & Demonstrating Today’s Agriculture to the Public
Jim Palmer, former Executive Director
MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council and United Soybean Board
Presentations from the 2013 Nutrient, Soil, and Water Management Conference
You can download presentations from the 2013 Nutrient, Soil, and Water Management Conference by clicking on the links below:
Conservation Practices to Manage Nutrients for Crop Production and WQ
Al Kean, PE, Chief Engineer, BWSR
Nitrogen Timing and Crop Uptake
Dr. Albert L. Sims, University of Minnesota
Red River Basin Tile Drainage Study
Charles Fritz, International Water Institute
What's New with Micronutrients?
Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota
Sulfur 101
Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota
Agronomic & Fertilizer Management for Corn on Corn
Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension, Corn Specialist
Nitrogen Extenders for Nitrogen Fertilizers
Dave Franzen, North Dakota State University
Soil Health & Sustainability in Minnesota
Doug Miller, Minnesota NRCS Soil Health Coordinator
Overview & Update: The Clay Drainage Site
Luke Stuewe, Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Detroit Lakes
Herman Rosholt Farm Project
Josh Stamper, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Basics of Soil Fertility - Soil pH, Soil CEC, and Root Traffic
Ron Gelderman, South Dakota State University
Tissue Testing
John Lee, Soil Scientist, AGVISE Laboratories
Presentations from the 2012 MN Agriculture and Nitrates Forum
This educational event addressed nitrogen use in agriculture, groundwater and surface water issues, and animal and human health concerns. You can download each of the presentations by clicking on the links below:
Improve Nitrogen Management by Considering the Source
Dr. Carrie Laboski, University of Wisconsin
Maximizing Yield While Minimizing Nitrate Loss
Jeff Vetsch and Gyles Randall, University of Minnesota
New Rules for Farming in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: What Should Minnesota Be Concerned About?
Dr. Frank Coale, University of Maryland
Nitrates and Animals
Dr. Steve Ensley, Iowa State University
Nitrates in Groundwater - Filtering Out the Facts
Bruce Montgomery, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Nitrogen Loss Comparison in Surface Runoff vs. Tile Flow in Wisconsin Tiled Landscapes
Eric Cooley, Wisconsin Discovery Farms
Presentations from the 2012 Nutrient Management Conference
You can download presentations from the 2012 Nutrient Management Conference by clicking on the name of the presenation you wish to view in the list below.
80 Years of Nutrient Use
Ray Dowbenko
What Farmers Taught Me
Bill Bond
Basics of Soil Phosphorus
Albert Sims
Soil Tests and Environmental Considerations
Ray Ward
Evaluating Fertilizer Additives
Nick Ward
Drainage Technology Research in Southwest Minnesota
Jeff Strock
Discovery Farms
George Rehm
Fertilizer Efficiency in High Yield Environments
Charles Wortmann
Limits on Banded Fertilizer
Ron Gelderman
Evaluating BMP Effectiveness
Brian Williams
Presentations from the 2011 Nutrient Management Conference
You can download presentations from the 2011 Nutrient Management Conference by clicking on the name of the presenation you wish to view in the list below.
A New Twist on Old Conservation Practices
Dr. Matt Helmers
Applying Manure - Right Rate at the Right Time
Amber Radatz
Applying Precision Conservation Tools
Adam Birr, Ph.D.
Discovery Farms Minnesota Update
Tim Radatz
Importance of Nitrogen Additives, N Timing and What Happened in 2010
Carl Rosen
MN Conservation Programs, Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going
Don Baloun
Next Generation of Residue & Compaction Management Tools
Jodi DeJong-Hughes
Nutrient Use Efficiency - Midwest Perspective
T. Scott Murrell
On-Farm Network & Benefits of Interactive Meetings
Tracy Blackmer and Sheila Hebenstreit
Phosphorus Response, Placement & Movement
Daniel Kaiser
Soil Fertility Trends in the Corn Belt
Jim Fasching
Soil Fertility Trends in the Corn Belt
T. Scott Murrell
WI Discovery Farms- Summary of 84 Site Years of Field Scale Runoff
Amber Radatz
Presentations from the 2011 Sediment Seminar
You can view presentations from the 2011 Sediment Seminar by clicking on the name of the presenation you wish to view in the list below.
Understanding Streambank Erosion with Garey Fox
Recent precipitation with Mark Seeley
Luncheon comments with Matthew Wohlman
Sediment in a changing landscape with Stanley Trimble
Sediment sources in the Greater Blue Earth Basin with Satish Gupta
Ag Water Management and Hydrology with Gary Sands