Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate pollution to the state's groundwater. Margaret also highlights voluntary efforts such as partnerships with ag retailers as well as work with the UMN and SWCDs.
This is a recording of the MN CREP webinar training session from 3/18/2025. Training for this program focused on the amended MN CREP agreement and covered general program information related to practice eligibility. This webinar was put on specifically for NW area staff but it can be applied to the entire 66 county CREP area.
Livestock production fundamentals is a series of eight webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service providers, and other conservation professionals. These sessions will benefit anyone looking to become familiar with the principles of livestock production and successfully working with livestock producers to address resource concerns associated with animal agriculture.
This Tech Talk provides basic information for several species of livestock that may be raised on pasture, including the following topics:
This is a recording of the Easement Enhancement Program webinar training session from 2/18/2025. The webinar provided an overview of the program background, the two types of enhancement options, and eligibility process.
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health systems.
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of managed grazing systems.
This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of herbaceous establishment practices including:
327 - Conservation Cover
342 - Critical Area Planting
420 - Upland Wildlife Planting
643 - Restoration of Rare or Declining Natural Communities
644 - Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management
Minnesota - along with Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio - uses the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to corn N rate guidelines. This Tech Talk covers what MRTN is and why is this system used, along with the pros and cons of this approach to nutrient management. We also discuss how economic data is merged with agronomic research to help producers find the right rate for increasing economic efficiency of every dollar of nitrogen invested into their operation.
This Tech Talk highlights the New Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Assessment tool that was released this summer, as well other program updates and highlights. This session covers: