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MDA’s 2024 Survey Focuses on BMPS for Corn, Soybean Farmers

By Grace Jacobson

Farmers statewide are encouraged to take part in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) annual pesticide and fertilizer survey.

This year’s survey will focus on best management practices (BMPs) for corn and soybean farmers.

The data being collected helps the MDA track the awareness, adoption and use of nitrogen and pesticide BMPs. It also provides guidance to education and research programs.

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Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

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In the spring of 2023 OMAFA, along with the University of Guelph, gathered a group of 18 producers from the beef, sheep, and dairy sectors to support a three to four year research project related to measuring grass growth in Ontario. The producers use a Rising Plate Meter to capture grass growth and record livestock movements. This presentation will explain how the group interact/support one another, some initial findings, as well as the benefits for the research team and our farm.

The purpose of the Profitable Pastures conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management