Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, especially in these economically challenging times, including pest issues, agronomic concerns, and questions about soil fertility. The University of Minnesota Extension Strategic Farming program addresses your crop-related concerns through information-packed, research-based, informal discussions with specialists in the field. It’s also your chance to ask questions directly to Extension experts.
Strategic Farming: Field Notes features live weekly online interactive discussions on cropping issues as they arise throughout the growing season. The 2026 season kicks off on Wednesday, May 13, and will continue through August on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Topics will be announced each week based on needs throughout the season, and will include issues related to soil fertility, agronomics, pest management, cover crops, equipment, and more.
You need to register only once for the season at z.umn.edu/FN2026. You can attend any or all of the sessions.
Can’t attend a live session? No problem. Each session will be recorded and posted shortly after the live program https://strategicfarming.transistor.fm. You can also listen to the session on your favorite podcast streaming service. Recordings and resources from the winter’s Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops Series are also available at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. There is no cost to join the Strategic Farming series thanks to generous support from the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council.
