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Young corn, conventional tillage

If and how you till your field has a big impact on crop success. The tillage team offers resources and educational events on strip tilling, conservation tillage and more for agricultural producers, crop consultants, local government and landowners.

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Educational Offerings

Topics—We do research and outreach in many areas, including:

Events—We hold educational events all over the state, such as:

  • Strip Till Expo
  • Field days and winter meetings

Features

Tractor

Tires, Traction and Compaction

Compacted soil affects nutrient uptake, crop growth and yield, and overall crop energy. Read how to manage compaction.

Endotrophic mychorrizae

Organic Matter in Cropping Systems

Soil Organic Matter (SOM) has been called "the most complex and least understood component of soils."

Endotrophic mychorrizae

The Soil is Alive!

In most ecosystems, more life and diversity exists underground than above. Learn about the critical roles soil organisms play.

Contact Information

Jodi DeJong-Hughes
Extension Educator
Soil and Crop Science
Marshall Regional Center
1424 E. College, Suite 100
Marshall, MN 56258
Email: dejon003@umn.edu
Phone: 507-337-2816
Fax: 507-337-2802

Liz Stahl
Extension Educator
Crops
Worthington Regional Office
1567 McMillan Street, Suite 6
Worthington, MN 56187
Email: stah0012@umn.edu
Phone: 507-372-3912
Fax: 507-372-3911

 

 
 
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