UMN Extension - Wright, McLeod and Meeker Counties

UMN Extension - Wright, McLeod and Meeker Counties Extension connects community needs and University resources to address critical issues in MN.

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Today's most pressing issues cross state and world boundaries, requiring strong partnerships, focused investments and diverse perspectives from multiple disciplines. Extension rese

archers and educators engage individuals and organizations in asking the challenging questions to discover science-based answers that make a difference. Together, we create a better world for today and tomorrow by:

-Keeping our food safe and affordable
-Preparing today's youth to thrive in a complex world
-Ensuring Minnesota communities are strong
-Improving our environment
-Helping families make better decisions

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09/10/2026
Don't forget that tomorrow is the Strip Till Expo at the UMN Southwest Research & Outreach Center in Lamberton!
09/08/2026

Don't forget that tomorrow is the Strip Till Expo at the UMN Southwest Research & Outreach Center in Lamberton!

Are you interested in strip tillage? Plan to attend the Strip Till Expo at the SWROC on Wednesday, September 9 from 9 am - 3:30 pm. This event is free, thanks to our sponsors. More information can be found at https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/swroc-tillageexpo/home.

See it in the field. Compare it side-by-side. Decide with confidence.
Minnesota farmers are facing tight margins, rising input costs, and more unpredictable weather. If you’re looking for ways to reduce passes, cut costs, and improve soil performance, this event is for you.

What to expect:

- Watch 12 strip-till rigs run side-by-side in real field conditions!
- See how different tillage implements affect soil conditions, water infiltration, and wind erosion risk.
- Discover nutrient management strategies for reduced-tillage systems.
- Learn planter adjustments for achieving good seed-to-soil contact in high-residue fields.
- Hear from local farmers who have successfully improved profitability, cropping resilience, and soil protection through changes in their tillage systems.

09/07/2026
Read the September edition of the Tri-County Crop News!
09/02/2026

Read the September edition of the Tri-County Crop News!

Tri-County Crop News

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Wright Farms for submitting the winning flavor called "North Star Apple Crisp" celebrating the University of Minnesota's 175th anniversay!

Register now for the University of Minnesota Extension Dual yield: Agrivoltaics research insights webinar.For the fourth...
08/19/2026

Register now for the University of Minnesota Extension Dual yield: Agrivoltaics research insights webinar.

For the fourth installment of the 2026 Agrivoltaics webinar series, Dr. Jordan Macknick from the National Laboratory of the Rockies will highlight his extensive research into dual use land management with solar energy and agriculture production. Dr. Brad Heins with the University of Minnesota, will provide updates on his research into co-location of pasture-based dairy farming and solar sites.

Register for the zoom link. z.umn.edu/avresearchwebinar
View past webinars here: z.umn.edu/avwebinarsplaylist
Date/time: August 25th, 7pm CT, online

Don't forget to join us next week for a great opportunity to learn about interseeding alfalfa sorghum processing, grazin...
08/14/2026

Don't forget to join us next week for a great opportunity to learn about interseeding alfalfa sorghum processing, grazing innovations, and more! Register at z.umn.edu/forageday2026

Congratulations to the Otto family for being named the 2026 McLeod County Farm Family of the Year! Join us to celebrate ...
08/13/2026

Congratulations to the Otto family for being named the 2026 McLeod County Farm Family of the Year! Join us to celebrate them at the McLeod County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction at 5:30 pm on Saturday August 22nd.

Had a great night at the Building Better Soil Field Day! Thanks to everyone who came out to join us and especially our f...
08/13/2026

Had a great night at the Building Better Soil Field Day! Thanks to everyone who came out to join us and especially our farmer host Winton Nelson for sharing his farm and soil health journey.

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