Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester, gives an overview of the criteria for Forestry CPA 106, DIA 165, and CEMA 223 activity plans. She reviews a newly released checklist, the practice standards and cost list.

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting share information and videos about different fall activities on a farm.

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting  present on the value and utilization of manure in the context of farm economics, regulations, global fertilizer markets, soil fertility and production.  They also include a discussion of the role of TSPs.

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion on what each type does to soil and residues as well as pros and cons of using each.

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present information on the different types of tillage and planting equipment with discussion on what each type does to soil and residues as well as pros and cons of using each.

Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety of technical topics at 1:00 on Mondays. The list of Tech Talks and links to replays for 2023 can be found below.

Kernza is a perennial grass that can be used as a source of grain and for livestock forage. This session covers several aspects of Kernza including conservation benefits, financial assistance options, livestock forage, seed availability, and market development. Presenters include Jake Jungers, UMN; Cynthia Bartel, Iowa State; Tessa Peters, The Land Institute; and Colin Cureton, Forever Green Initiative.

Duane Fogard, ABC Forester, provides an introduction to forest ecology and the history of forests in Minnesota.

This Tech Talk provides an overview of the interim CPS 810 Annual Forages for Grazing Systems Conservation Practice Standard, Implementation Requirements, and common examples of how this practice may be used. This session also includes an overview of the technical information that has been developed for this practice, which includes Technical Note 34: Annual Forages for Grazing Systems and the Minnesota Annual Forages for Grazing Systems Design Workbook.

Ryan Buetow, NRCS State Agronomist, discusses the foundation of soil management and all the impacts that pH has on crop growth, nutrient availability, and soil microbial activity. The new interim practice Amending Soil Properties with Lime (CPS 805) is covered along with implementation requirements, common examples of how this practice will be used, and required reporting.