Ag & Agronomy

The 2026 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held Wednesday and Thursday July 29 to 30 at the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station in St. Paul. This two day event is the premier summer training opportunity that combines hands on, interactive training with real world field scenarios. The first day of the Field School program focuses on core principles in agronomy, entomology and nematology, weed and soil sciences to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.

Join us for Basic Cover Crop 2026, designed to provide essential knowledge and practical tools for successfully integrating cover crops into Midwestern cropping systems. This webinar and in person training covers everything from selecting the right cover crops to understanding termination methods, enhancing soil health, and supporting sustainable farming practices. Participants will gain hands on experience with tools like the Midwest Cover Crop Council (MCCC) Cover Crop Selection Tool and NRCS Seed Rate Calculator.