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
Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar 2022 Webinar Series: Field Crops Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Fertilizer Dollar is a 4-part webinar series where participants can join academic, extension and grower experts to…

OMAFRA

Nutrient Management Module 1: Orientation to Minnesota's Nutrient Management Training Series Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

This webinar is the first in Minnesota's nutrient management training series. It includes a review of soil fertility concepts, overarching…

TTCP

P-Workshop: Managing Phosphorus in Conservation Cropping Systems Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, American Farmland Trust, and the Upper Macoupin Creek Watershed Partnership for an informative…

U of M, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, American Farmland Trust

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 3: Using Spatial Layers for Sensitive Features Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from June 8, 2020. Laurie Svien reviews the sensitive features spatial layers, Agronomy Tech Note 32, and other resources used to…

TTCP

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

14th Annual Nutrient Management Conference (2022) Nutrient Management Video

Learn about the latest nitrogen management research including: timing of P application, managing fertilizer inputs for optimal profit/risks, 4R…

MAWRC, U of M Extension, MN Department of Agriculture

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

8th Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge and Compelling Opportunity Conference (2022) Nutrient Management Video

Learn about the latest nitrogen management research including: N and irrigation mgmt, N mgmt on drained/undrained soils, reducing nitrous oxide…

MAWRC, U of M Extension, MN Department of Agriculture

2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Biologicals in Corn and Soybean Nutrient Management Practice Specific 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

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

Nutrient Management Module 14a: Delineating the Livestock Operation Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

This self paced module covers the policy and considerations for delineating a livestock operation for purposes of writing a nutrient management…

TTCP

A Back to Basics Approach for Nutrient Management Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Fertilizer can separate the most profitable producers from the rest of the pack.  While fertilizer is a critical component for high yields,…

UMN Extension 

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

Nutrient Management Module 14b: Determining the Acres Needed to Utilize Manure Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

This self paced module covers the policy and considerations for determining the number of acres that are needed to utilize manure produced by a…

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 9: Waste Storage Design Related Inventory Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from July 6, 2020. Patrick Schultz discusses the planning criteria, site information, and details needing to be inventoried for…

TTCP

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

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

Winter Manure Application and Water Quality Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

While winter manure application can be beneficial for producers from a logistical, financial, and soil compaction standpoint, it has traditionally…

North Central Region Water Network

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

Groundwater Protection Rule and How it Affects Farming and N Management Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join us as we cover…

Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center

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

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

Nutrient Management Module 5b: Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Kelly Voigt, TTCP Training Conservationist, demonstrates the process to complete the Field Nitrogen Loss Risk Assessment worksheet.

TTCP

Rules and Tools About Manure Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join us as we cover…

Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center

Nutrient Management Module 11: Manure Sampling, Testing and Crediting Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Jeff King, NRCS Water Quality Specialist, describes the requirements for manure sampling and testing and how to calculate manure nutrient credits…

TTCP

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

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Dollar 2022 Webinar Series: Livestock and Manure Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Maximizing Your Nitrogen Fertilizer Dollar is a 4-part webinar series where participants can join academic, extension and grower experts to…

OMAFRA

Biological Nutrient Management: Best Organic Practices for Soil Fertility and Resource Stewardship Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss biological nutrient management in organic agriculture using a resource-conserving approach…

USDA NRCS Science and Technology

Applying Skills We’ve Learned to Manure Management Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Discovery Farms Programs in Wisconsin and Minnesota are excited to bring to you a virtual conference series this winter. Join us as we cover…

Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 10: Soil Sampling and Testing Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Brad Carlson, UMN Extension, reviews soil sampling requirements for nutrient management planning. This session covers how to collect samples,…

TTCP

Nitrogen Smart: Manure Management Nutrient Management Online Course

Livestock manures have been used as a crop fertilizer source for thousands of years. It continues to be a valuable source of crop nutrients, even…

UMN

Strategic Farming: New Findings with Sulfur Fertility Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Sulfur might be considered a secondary nutrient, but it is essential for crop production. Join UMN Extension nutrient management specialists as…

UMN Extension

Advanced Nitrogen Smart Nutrient Management Online Course

A deep dive into the 4Rs starts where the original Nitrogen Smart ends with a detailed discussion on N rate, the contributions from soil and the…

UMN

Virtual 4R Field Day Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Farmers, agronomists and all interested in nutrient management and innovative conservation are invited to join the online 4R Technology Review…

MAWRC

2021 Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge and Compelling Opportunity Conference Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

Video presentations from the 7th Annual Nitrogen: Minnesota's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference February 9th, 2021…

Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 1 Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

TTCP

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 7: Manure Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from July 27, 2020. Join George Schwint, MPCA, covers nutrient management planning with manure. George will reviews County…

TTCP, MPCA

Nutrient Management Day 1 (Module 20) Nutrient Management Webinar

This is a replay of the Nutrient Management Training held on February 7, 2022.

Part 1: Water Quality Overview and Concerns in Minnesota…

TTCP

Nutrient Management Module 12 - Nutrient Recommendations 1 Part 2 Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Brad Carlson, Dr. Dan Kaiser, Anne Nelson, UofM Extension Educators presents an abbreviated Nitrogen Smart Course.  

TTCP

Nutrient Management Day 2 (Module 21) Nutrient Management Webinar

This is a replay of the Nutrient Management Training held on February 9, 2022.

Part 1: Soil Test and UM Recommendations

Part 2:…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 6a: Water Quality and Nutrients Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Dave Wall, MPCA discusses water nutrient conditions around the state and why these conditions vary.  In addition he also reviews how water…

MPCA

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 13 - Nutrient Recommendations Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Dr. Daniel Kaiser, UMN Extension, discusses soil sampling and using the results when making fertilizer recommendations for phosphorus and…

TTCP

Nitrogen Smart Review Nutrient Management Practice Specific Online Course

Review materials for the interactive training program for producers that presents the fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen…

U of M

Nutrient Management Module 8: Land Treatment Nutrient Management Practice Specific Video

In this brief module, Lawrence Svien, TTCP Training Conservationist discusses developing alternatives during the conservation process generally…

TTCP

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 6b: Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Dave Wall, MPCA discusses the Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy.  What is it all about and how much progress are we making.

MPCA

Tech Talk: Nutrient Management Module 17: Fertilizer Additives Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Fabian Fernandez, Nutrient Management Specialist from the University of Minnesota discusses fertilizer additives.  Watch this session to…

TTCP, U of M

On-Farm Research Explores Cover Crops, Manure, Nitrogen & Returns Nutrient Management Soil Health and Management Webinar

Woody Van Arkel and Cameron Ogilvie shared results of and experience with on-farm research at Woody’s farm. Research explored different cover…

Practical Farmers of Iowa

2023 Strategic Farming Webinar Series: Let's Talk Climate Factors and Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management Practice Specific 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

Tech Talk Replay: Nutrient Management Module 5: Nitrogen Nutrient Management Practice Specific Webinar

Tech Talk Replay from August 31. Larry Gunderson, Travis Hirman, and Kevin Hauth from MDA review the nitrogen considerations for nutrient…

TTCP, MDA