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.

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Title Subject Skill Format Description Source
Training Module 1: BWSR Estimator 101 BWSR Estimators Reference Material
Training Module 2: What Practices does the BWSR Estimator address? BWSR Estimators Reference Material
Training Module 3: Best Practices for using the BWSR Gully Estimator BWSR Estimators Video
Training Module 4: Best Practices for using the BWSR Stream and Ditch Bank Erosion Estimator BWSR Estimators Video
Septic System Improvement Estimator Training Video BWSR Estimators Video
Tech Talk: Construction Inspection Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Construction Inspection Webinar

TTCP engineers Amanda Deans and Aaron Peter kick off a multi-part construction inspection series. This session covers what to do at a pre-…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Construction Inspection - Materials Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Construction Inspection Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from January 25, 2021. The fourth part of the Construction Inspection series, this session covers various details regarding…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Earthfill Compaction Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Construction Inspection Webinar

This is the third part of the Construction Inspection series. To be a designer and inspector on structural practices involving earthfill, you need…

TTCP

Vegetative Growth Stages of Soybeans (soybeans 2/3) Crops Ag & Agronomy Video

(Time: 16:39) This video focuses on the early season growth and development of soybeans

U of Wis, Jan 2015

Ag 101 - Session 6: Bringing it All Together in the Fall Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy Webinar

Ian Olson and Ken Fransky of Centrol Crop Consulting share information and videos about different fall activities on a farm.

TTCP, Centrol

R Stages, Soybean Management in Wisconsin (soybeans 3/3) Crops Ag & Agronomy Video

(Time: 17:42)  This video focuses on the reproductive stages of growth and development of soybeans.

U of Wis, Jan 2015

Organic Training Series Session 3: Organic Regulations and Opportunities for NRCS Support 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

Nutrient Management in No-Till Cropping Systems Crops Ag & Agronomy Video

(Time: 1:30:56)  This video compares conventional and no-till cropping systems in regards to nutrient management, nutrient cycling,…

NRCS, September 2012

Corn Hybrid Selection Crops Ag & Agronomy Video

What criteria should you used when selecting a corn hybrid? How do hybrid maturities affect your bottom line? What about hybrid selection and…

UMN Extension 

Small Grains Crops Ag & Agronomy Reference Material

This website provides information on crop and variety selection, growing, harvest and storage, planting and pest management for small grains in…

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

2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Semi Dwarf Corn and SCN Breeding Efforts Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) 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

Soybean Variety Selection Crops Ag & Agronomy Video

What criteria should you use when selecting a soybean variety? How do the economics pencil out for different soybean maturities in your area? What…

UMN Extension 

Sugarbeets Crops Ag & Agronomy Reference Material

This website provides information on  growing sugarbeets and pest management for sugarbeets 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)