Minnesota Crop News

This blog post was originally published August 2021In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Paul McDivitt, University of Minnesota Extension Communications Specialist with the nutrient management team. In this podcast about podcasts and Extension communications we visit with Paul and get his take on modern Extension

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with fellow educators Jared Goplen and Dave Nicolai to talk about crop and weather conditions across Minnesota and how this unusually cold spring might affect crop management decisions. We also talk about some of the upcoming University of Minnesota Extension summer educational

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Jeff Coulter, Extension Corn Systems Agronomist. The unseasonable cold weather has got people wondering when will spring arrive? We discuss a variety of topics related to the cold spring and corn planting. Enjoy!Link to our corn planting webpage: https://extension.umn.edu/corn

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Jeff Strock, a professor and soil scientist with the Department of Soil Water and Climate at the University of Minnesota. Jeff is stationed at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton Minnesota and his research has largely been focused on the intersect of nutrient management and agricultural drainage. We sit down with Jeff and chat about what he has been working on.Listen to the podcastThere are many articles related to what we've discussed on the Crop News blog linked below.  Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. Enjoy! For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Seth Naeve, Extension Soybean Agronomist with the University of Minnesota. We ask Seth the question that is on many people’s minds: Where did all the bushels come from? We talk about the 2021 growing season and its influence on soybean production, as well as things to think about as we plan for next season.Listen to the podcastThere are many articles related to what we've discussed on the Crop News blog linked below.  Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. Enjoy! For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Lisa Behnken, a recently retired but still active crops educator with the University of Minnesota. Lisa was the first woman to serve as an Extension educator in the state of Minnesota and helped to shape the future for women in agronomy. She has been a mentor for many men and women involved in agriculture and has played an integral role in developing many careers. Lisa has a long history of making important contributions to agronomy and agriculture in Minnesota and in this episode, we discuss some of what she has done. Enjoy!Listen to the podcastThere are many articles related to what we've discussed on the Crop News blog linked below.  Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. Enjoy! For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Jeff Vetsch and Tom Hoverstad, scientists at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca, MN. We learn about the weather data they collect at Southern Research and Outreach Center and reflect on this year’s observations and crop production and discuss what might be in store for next season. Enjoy! There are many articles related to what we've discussed on the Crop News blog linked below.  Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup Listen to the podcast The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. Enjoy! For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with fellow crops educator Dave Nicolai. We spend time talking about abnormally dry and warm year and what that might mean for crop management and harvest.  There are many articles related to what we've discussed on the Crop News blog linked below.  Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup Listen to the podcast The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. Enjoy! For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialist, and Jared Goplen, Crops educator with a focus on small grains and forages. We spend time talking about small grain production across the state of Minnesota. Enjoy! Learn more about the ins and outs of small grain production at upcoming summer field days: https://z.umn.edu/SGfielddaysListen to the podcastRead about current issues in the Minnesota Crop News blog: Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.

In this installment of the Gopher Coffee Shop podcast, Extension educators Ryan Miller and Brad Carlson sit down with Anna Cates, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist in Soil Health with the Minnesota Office of Soil Health (MOSH). We visit with Anna about soil health, and have a discussion about soil organic matter and its role in crop production. Enjoy! MOSH website: https://www.wrc.umn.edu/mosh Listen to the podcastRead about current issues in the Minnesota Crop News blog: Minnesota Crop News blog: https://z.umn.edu/cropnews Sign up to receive Minnesota Crop News: https://z.umn.edu/CropNewsSignup The Gopher Coffee Shop Podcast is available on Stitcher and iTunes. For more information, visit University of Minnesota Extension Crop Production at http://z.umn.edu/crops.