Benefits & Challenges of Soil Health Practices and The Basics of Carbon

The Crop, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conferences (CLASIC) provides a unique opportunity for those in ag industry to network on the latest trends and innovations. The CLASIC consists of 4 stops that bring both expert keynote speakers and local farmers to a city near you for a convenient way to learn how they are successfully implementing the latest crop, livestock, and soil innovations

2 CCA Credits: 1 Soil & Water Management Credit & 1 Crop Management Credit

Keynote Speaker: Dorian Gatchell

BS Agronomy/soils – South Dakota State University, MS Agronomy – Iowa state University. Certified as CCA and CPAg from American Society of Agronomy. Worked in Agronomy field since 1994, in agribusiness to 2009, then founded an independent agronomy consultation company; Minnesota Agricultural Services. Advise crop growers on all aspects of crop production with a focus on profitability with professionalism and high standards in economics, technology and environmental stewardship.

Keynote Speaker: Don Reicosky

Don Reicosky is a retired Soil Scientist for the USDA-ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory, Morris, MN, and Adjunct Professor in the Soil Science Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul. Later research focused on tillage and residue management measuring gaseous losses of soil carbon following intensive tillage with a portable chamber. The gaseous losses of carbon following tillage were related to the volume of soil disturbed in the tillage operation. The short-term tillage-induced losses after moldboard plowing can help explain the long-term decline in soil carbon associated with intensive cropping. Results from this research suggest a need for improved conservation agriculture methods. In retirement, he continues to write about carbon management and environmental issues.

Also Featuring:

Local farmers discuss economics, trouble-shooting, and logistics of using soil health management on their farms.

Agenda:

9:30-9:45am Registration

9:45-10:00am Welcome & Introductions

10:00-11:00am Keynote –Dorian Gatchell

11:00-11:10am Break

11:10-12:00pm Keynote - Don Reicosky

12:00-12:45pm Lunch

12:45-1:00pm Partner Programs

1:00-2:00pm Farmer Panel

The tour includes 4 stops along Highway 14 with Dorian and Don presenting at all stops with each stop having their own local farmers discussing their experiences. The Lamberton even will be held on March 2, 2022 at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center, 23669 130th St, Lamberton, MN 56152

RSVP/Registration Online:

Please RSVP by February 25th to secure lunch (walk ins aren’t guaranteed a meal) to Danielle Evers at Danielle.Evers@PCMN.US or 507-825-1199 Or register online here.