Not all training takes place in a classroom. We’ve put together a searchable library of recorded modules, webinars, videos and other resources to help our staff and partners find professional development information on a variety of topics.
| Title | Subject | Skill | Format | Description | Source |
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| Sugarbeets | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This website provides information on growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets Minnesota. |
U of M Extension |
| Overview of Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, and Nutrition Management | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:17:31) Information is presented on the seventeen chemical elements essential for plant growth, how plants need various amounts of… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Tech Talk: Back to our Roots: Managing Alfalfa for Yield and Environment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy |
Joshua Gamble, ARS Research Agronomist, discusses the role alfalfa roots play in mediating yield, stand persistence, and ecosystem services.… |
TTCP |
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| Forages | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This website provides information on variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for forages in Minnesota. |
U of M Extension |
| Nitrogen | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:22:59) Information is presented on basic nitrogen processes in the soil-plant system; rate determination and economic response;… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Phosphorus | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:20:05) Information is presented on basic phosphorus processes in the soil-plant system; phosphorus soil testing; phosphorus… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Potassium | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:13:43) Information is presented on potassium processes in the soil-plant system; potassium soil testing; potassium fertilizer… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Strategic Farming: Let's talk small grains | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Small grains management update. Join Dr. Jochum Wiersma, Extension small grains specialist, when we address production agronomics, variety… |
UMN Extension |
| Tillage Implements | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
This course will review tillage calculation tools, primary tillage implements, and secondary tillage implements used in a corn/soybean setting.… |
NRCS |
| Harvesting Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
This short course looks at harvesting equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas. |
NRCS |
| Sulfur | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:14:36) Information is presented on basic sulfur processes in the soil-plant system; testing for sulfur sufficiency; basis for… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Nutrient and Pest Management Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
This short course looks at application equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas. |
NRCS |
| Calcium and Magnesium Management | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:10:20) Information is presented on calcium and magnesium as essential nutrients; calcium and magnesium soil testing; and, calcium… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Micronutrients | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:23:38) Information is presented on specific micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and chloride… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Soil pH and Lime | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:24:38) Information is presented on negative effects of acidic soils; testing for soil pH; managing soil pH for alkaline soils; and… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Ag 101 - Session 2: Precision Technology and its Economic Value | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting present on precision agricultural technology and economics. |
TTCP, Centrol |
| Tech Talk: Minnesota Wheat's On Farm Research Network | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Melissa Carlson, lead researcher and coordinator of Minnesota Wheat's On Farm Research Network, provides an overview of how they work with growers… |
TTCP, MN Wheat |
| Harvesting Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This short course looks at harvesting equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas. |
NRCS |
| Soil Sampling | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:26:25) Information is presented on soil sampling strategies and sample handling/testing procedures. |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| Creating and Maintaining Biodiversity in Organic Perennial Systems | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Organic producers of perennial crops are required to introduce biodiversity in lieu of a crop rotation. This webinar will cover examples of… |
NRCS |
| Split Applying Nitrogen for Corn: 3 Tips for Sidedress Applications | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
Extension educator Brad Carlson discusses split-applying nitrogen for corn and offers 3 tips for sidedress applications. |
UMN Extension |
| Economics and Environmental Issues | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
(Time: 00:24:31) Information is presented on nitrogen management considerations for high profitability and low environmental risks;… |
NRCS, June 2014 |
| CORE 4 Pest Management Technical References and Training Materials | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
Basic overview of pest management principles. Materials concentrate on assessing environmental risks of pest management alternatives. |
NRCS, June 1999 |
| Strategic Farming: Taming your fertility and weed management input costs | Nutrient Management | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Join our nutrient management and weed management specialists in this final webinar of the series. We will look ahead to 2022 and discuss how to… |
UMN Extension |
| Research and Innovation in Organic AgTech | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Join this webinar to learn about innovative technologies that can be used in organic production systems. This webinar will explore new and… |
conservationwebinars.net |
| University of Minnesota Extension: Beef Extension | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This site provides access to publications and other resources related to beef production in Minnesota including cow/calf management, feedlot… |
U of M Extension |
| Breeds of Livestock | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This site provides a comprehensive inventory of the various domestic breeds of livestock including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry… |
Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal Science |
| Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
This document provides guidance on how to determine a body condition score (BCS) for beef cows. Body condition scores are excellent… |
Virginia Cooperative Extension |
| Seeding and Planting Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
This course will review seeding and planting equipment used in a corn/soybean setting. |
NRCS |
| Introduction to Beef Cattle Production in the United States | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Online Course |
Nine modules: Module 1: Beef Cattle Genetic Management; Time: 20 - 25 minutes; Module 2: Beef Cattle Nutrition and Feeding; Time: 30… |
NRCS, Texas A&M Extension |
| Seeding and Planting Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This course will review seeding and planting equipment used in a corn/soybean setting. |
NRCS |
| Challenges and Opportunities in Organic Urban Agriculture | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Join this webinar to learn about production and marketing challenges and opportunities for farming organically in urban environments. Organic… |
USDA NRCS Science and Technology |
| Census of Agriculture | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
County specific data (examples include acres and sales by crop type, number and sales by livestock type and types of operators and operations) can… |
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) |
| Ag 101 - Session 1: Nutrient Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This training is presented by Centrol Crop Consulting Agronomists Ian Olson and Ken Fransky. They present information on soils in Minnesota… |
TTCP, Centrol |
| Organic Training Series Session 1: Introduction to Organic | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
This training series is intended to provide an introduction to organic systems, including basic principles of organic production; the organic… |
NRCS |
| CropScape | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
Layer developed by USDA NASS in cooperation with NASA. Map showing crop history of areas going back to 1997. Also evaluation of how… |
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) |
| Urban Agriculture 101 - Part 2: Supporting Urban and Innovative Agriculture through Production, Conservation and Risk Management | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
FPAC agencies implement programs designed to mitigate the significant risks of farming through crop insurance, conservation programs, farm safety… |
USDA NRCS Science and Technology |
| VegScape | Vegetation | Ag & Agronomy | Reference Material |
Layer developed by USDA NASS in cooperation with NASA. Map showing crop condition monitoring system. Integrates soil moisture, temperature,… |
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| Nutrient and Pest Management Equipment | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This short course looks at application equipment you may see in corn and soybean producing areas. |
NRCS |
| Strengthening Organic Agriculture: Research Updates from The Organic Center | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss how The Organic Center facilitates research. Recent findings and future priority areas will… |
NRCS Conservation Webinars |
| Organic Training Series Session 2: Organic Certification | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
This training series is intended to provide an introduction to organic systems, including basic principles of organic production; the organic… |
NRCS |
| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Swine Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 14:37) This video provides basic information on the swine industry in Minnesota including terminology, production segments, industry… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
| Tillage Implements | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
A review of tools for estimating erosion, primary and secondary tillage equipment, and the effects of the equipment on erosion calculations, SCI… |
NRCS |
| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Weather, Economics and Supply Chains | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
UMN Extension |
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| Reviewing the 2020 Farm Economics to Make 2021 Decisions on the Farm | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
This session will review the farm economics for Minnesota farms in 2020 including COVID impacts and opportunities. Additionally, we will review… |
TTCP |
| 2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Getting Your Planter Ready | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy |
The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up to date, research based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for… |
UMN Extension |
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| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Dairy Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
(Time: 14:19) This video provides basic information on the dairy industry in Minnesota including breeds, terminology, production systems,… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
| Introduction to Agriculture – the Minnesota Poultry Industry | Livestock | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
Time: 14:37; This video provides basic information on the poultry industry in Minnesota including types of systems, industry structure,… |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
| Minnesota Cropping Systems and their Environmental Impacts | Crops | Ag & Agronomy | Video |
This video provides basic information on the relationship between animals, crops and the environment. |
U of M Ext, Jun 2015 |
| Kernza, Multipurpose Perennial Cover | Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) | Ag & Agronomy | Webinar |
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… |
TTCP, UMN |