Minnesota Farmers Gather For Essential Tips At Rosholt Research Day

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports the annual Rosholt Research Farm Field Day next month in Westport. The event will be held August 21st from 9am to 1pm at the Rosholt Research Farm, 910 Old Highway 28 in Westport. 

The event is perfect for farmers, conversation participants and landowners. During the event there will be cutting edge research shared along with hands on demonstrations that focus on improving soil health and nutrient management strategies.  

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The program will include demonstrations and educational presentations on: 

• Nitrogen use in irrigated corn with cover crops 

• Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies 

• Soil Health Assessment Techniques and Erosion Control 

• Drone Seeding of Cover Crops 

You will also have the opportunity to hear from experts working to promote sustainable farming options across Minnesota as well as see the results of on-going research trials that could help you in your endeavors around your farm or home.  

There is no cost to attend the event, but you do have to pre-register so the folks putting it on can have a head count because there is lunch included. You can get more information from the Stearns Conservation District Website.  

You can also call 320-634-5327 if you have questions about the event.  

The Rosholt Farm Field Research Day is funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, the Minnesota Office of Soil Health, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Office and the Minnesota Clean Water Fund.