2022 SMALL GRAINS UPDATE MEETINGS
WHEAT, SOYBEAN & CORN
DR. JOCHUM WIERSMA
Small Grains Specialist
U of MN
Spring Wheat Variety Selections for Yield and Quality in 2022
"Which varieties should I grow next year?" is one of the top questions wheat producers ask after wheat harvest. Dr. Wiersma will walk you through the UMN's most up-to-date variety performance data to help you chose the varieties you choose that will profit best under your farm's management strategies this season.
BRUCE KLEVEN
Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat
State Legislative Report - What Happened, What Didn't and What to Look for in 2022.
Bruce will give you a view into what the 2022 political issues are in Minnesota and how they relate back to your farm.
DR. DAVID KEE
Director of Research Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council
Minnesota Soybean Research Update
Soybean research funded by the MN Soybean Check-off can help you make better production decisions. Hear the results from several of your checkoff projects conducted in 2021!
MACKENZIE BOUBIN
Biofuels and Industry Relations Director
New Use Opportunities for Corn
New-use commercialization opportunities have the potential to increase significant corn grind. Hear how the Minnesota Corn Utilization Team is using corn check-off funds to identify relevant and timely new technologies related to biochemicals, engine designs and bolt-on plant capabilities that provide higher-value, higher-margin end markets for Minnesota-grown corn.
BETSY JENSEN
NCTC Farm Business Management Instructor
Better in 2022
Let's take all the management and marketing lessons we've learned in the past few years and create a plan for 2022 that's better than ever.
January 2022LOCATIONS
DILWORTH
Tuesday, January 25
12:00pm
Dilworth Community Center
(Lunch served)
ADA
Wednesday, January 26
9:00am
Ada Event Center
415 W Main
(Lunch served)
(In conjunction with Norman County Ag Day)
CROOKSTON
Wednesday, January 26
4:00 – 7:30pm
Bede Ballroom – UMC
(Dinner served)
(In conjunction with West Polk County Crop Improvement)
LANCASTER
Thursday, January 27
8:30am
Community Center
(Lunch served)
(In conjunction with Kittson County Crop Show)
ROSEAU
Thursday, January 27
3:30 – 7:00pm
Gene’s Bar & Grill
(Dinner served)
ST. HILAIRE
Friday, January 28
8:30am – 12:00pm
Community Center
(Lunch served)
Small Grain Update
MORRIS
Monday, January 17
9:00am – 12pm
WCROC
(Lunch served)
Clay County Annual Crops Update
DILWORTH
Tuesday, January 18
TAK Music Venue
1710 Center Ave
8:30am – 1:30pm
(Lunch served)