Join us to discuss the complexities of early successional habitat management on private and public lands. We will also go over some species that benefit from this management. We will learn about/discuss the impacts of parcelization, ag practice changes, changes in the forestry market and the biofuel market & how those impact this work. After lunch, we will have a field trip to see some work in action and further our discussion.

When trees are associated with a prairie, the conversation leans towards how to remove them. Although this is very true, but in some circumstances, trees can be beneficial.  Please join us in Marshall MN to learn about where to use a windbreaks/Shelterbelts and how to design one to meet your objectives.

The Nutrient Management Tool (NMT) includes a GIS based mapping component as well as the ability to keep land application records. George Schwint, principal engineer for the MPCA feedlot program, provides an overview and demo of the new tool. George also highlights another resource from the MPCA, the Nutrient Management Planning Map. This is a publicly available interactive map that displays the best available data for sensitive features across the state and provides BMPs and requirements for land application of manure in these areas.

Dr. Miranda Meehan provides an overview on virtual fence and considerations when integrating it into a grazing system based on her team’s experience the last two years. She also gives an update on research being conducted using virtual fence to manage grazing on rangeland and annual forages in North Dakota.

Margaret Wagner (MDA) provides an update on the implementation of the Groundwater Protection Rule to minimize potential sources of nitrate pollution to the state's groundwater. Margaret also highlights voluntary efforts such as partnerships with ag retailers as well as work with the UMN and SWCDs.

This is a recording of the MN CREP webinar training session from 3/18/2025. Training for this program focused on the amended MN CREP agreement and covered general program information related to practice eligibility. This webinar was put on specifically for NW area staff but it can be applied to the entire 66 county CREP area.
 

Livestock production fundamentals is a series of eight webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service providers, and other conservation professionals. These sessions will benefit anyone looking to become familiar with the principles of livestock production and successfully working with livestock producers to address resource concerns associated with animal agriculture.

This Tech Talk provides basic information for several species of livestock that may be raised on pasture, including the following topics:

This is a recording of the Easement Enhancement Program webinar training session from 2/18/2025. The webinar provided an overview of the program background, the two types of enhancement options, and eligibility process.

This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of soil health systems.