Small grain workshops scheduled throughout Minnesota

University of Minnesota Extension is offering 10 small grain workshops across Minnesota in January and February to address successful small grain management.

“Whether you are a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains, or a farmer looking for another crop to add to the rotation, these workshops are for you,” says Jared Goplen, Extension educator in Crops. “Workshops will focus on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics, and include an open-forum discussion for related topics and on-farm experiences.” Workshops are sponsored by the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Lunch is included at all sites with registration. Registration is free, and is required to assist with meal planning. Register by visiting z.umn.edu/SGWorkshop or contact Jared Goplen at 320-589-1711 x2128 or gople007@umn.edu for more information.

Monday, Jan. 31 — Roseau, Roseau City Center, 1-3 p.m., lunch prior to meeting (Contact Angie Peltier at 218-281-8692)

*Private Pesticide Applicator Training will precede the small grains program from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 — McIntosh, McIntosh Community Center, 1-3 p.m., lunch prior to meeting (Contact Heather Dufault at 218-280-1129)

*Private Pesticide Applicator Training will precede the small grains program from 9 a.m-12:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 14 — New Prague, New Prague American Legion Clubroom, 9-11:30 a.m., lunch after meeting (Contact Shane Bugeja at 515-708-3486 or Colleen Carlson 507-521-3640)

Monday, Feb. 14 — Rochester, Rochester Regional Extension Office, 1-3:30, lunch prior to meeting (Contact Ryan Miller at 507-529-2759)

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Floodwood, Downtown Fair Center (107 W 7th Ave.), 1- 3:30 p.m., lunch prior to meeting (Contact Troy Salzer at 218-749-7120)

Thursday, Feb. 17 — Slayton, Murray County 4-H Building, Event Hall, 1- 3:30 p.m. *AM crops program will run from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and includes lunch. (Contact Melissa Runck at 507-836-6927)

Friday, Feb. 18 — Cold Spring, Great Blue Heron, 9-11:30 a.m., lunch after meeting (Contact Nathan Drewitz at 608-515-4414)

Friday, Feb. 18 — Benson, McKinney’s on Southside, 1-3:30 p.m., lunch prior to meeting (Contact Scott Lee at 320-760-6129)

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Strategic Farming –Small Grains, Virtual Zoom workshop, 9-10 a.m.

Presenters may vary by location, but include Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialist and Jared Goplen, University of Minnesota Extension Crops educator.

PQA and TQA Certification sessions scheduled

University of Minnesota Extension, in partnership with Minnesota Pork Board, will offer Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) certification sessions in Marshall on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

The quality assurance sessions will be held at the AmericInn (1406 E Lyon St., Marshall, MN). The PQA Plus certification session is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The TQA certification session is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m.

All certification sessions are free. Pre-registration is requested by contacting Minnesota Pork Board at 1-800-537-7675 or colleen@mnpork.com to ensure adequate materials are available. For cancellation announcements due to inclement weather contact the University of Minnesota Farm Information Line at 1-800-232-9077 or Minnesota Pork Board at 1-800-537-7675.