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Registration Now Open: UMN and NDSU Soil Management Conference, January 2026

University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Soil Management Summit (SMS) and Dakota Innovation Research and Technology (DIRT) Conference on January 14-15, 2025 in Fargo, ND!

The SMS and DIRT Conference highlights the importance of real farmer know-how and local research. This innovative gathering offers presentations and Q&A sessions with farmers, researchers, and agricultural advisors, valuable insights from sponsors, and opportunities for informal discussions.

The SMS and DIRT Conference covers a variety of topics, including:

  • Cover crops
  • Tillage practices
  • Nutrient management
  • Soil health economics
  • Livestock management
  • Soil biology
Source : umn.edu

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