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STATEGIC FARMING - GROWING SOYBEANS THAT OUT-COMPETE WEEDS

Growing soybeans that out-compete weeds What are the impacts of row spacing, plant population, early canopy closure, and insect

Ten locations throughout Minnesota

and disease pressure on soybean competitiveness? Out-smarting your opponent Beat weeds at their own game. What do we know about the biology of our key weeds and how can we use this to our advantage? Breaking the cycle of loving a technology to death Get off the resistance treadmill – what are some new viable weed management options you can implement now? Implementing a game plan It’s the two minute warning - do you settle for a field goal or go for the touchdown? What is

If you farm or work with farmers and want to learn more about how to give soybeans the competitive edge, this program is for you! © 2017 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to 507-372-3900

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your strategy to win against weeds, one of the key yield-robbers in soybean?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Strategic Farming – Growing Soybeans that Out-Compete Weeds

Schedule and Event Details

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged at least 5 days prior to the event you plan to attend at: https://z.umn.edu/strategic-farming to assist with meal and program planning. These workshops, including meal, are provided at no additional cost to attendees, thanks to sponsorship by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council.

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For additional information: Primary contacts: Liz Stahl, [email protected], 507-372-3900 Seth Naeve, [email protected], 612-625-4298 Additional contacts & program speakers: Lisa Behnken, [email protected] Phil Glogoza, [email protected] Jared Goplen, [email protected] Jeff Gunsolus, [email protected] Ryan Miller, [email protected] Dave Nicolai, [email protected] Angie Peltier, [email protected] Tom Peters, [email protected]

ALEXANDRIA* Wednesday, January 17 9 AM-12:30 PM Holiday Inn (includes lunch) 5637 MN-29 *NOTE: The Private Pesticide Applicator recertification program will run concurrently – to renew certification, you MUST attend the entire workshop from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. WILLMAR Tuesday, January 30 7:30 AM-11:00 AM Best Western Plus (includes breakfast) 2100 Hwy 12 East FAIRMONT* Thursday, February 8 9 AM-12:30 PM Knights of Columbus (includes lunch) th 920 E 10 Street *NOTE: The Private Pesticide Applicator recertification program will run concurrently – to renew certification, you MUST attend the entire workshop from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. NEW ULM Monday, February 12 9 AM-12:30 PM Best Western Plus (includes lunch) 2101 S Broadway Street MCINTOSH* Thursday, February 15 9 AM-12:30 PM Community Center (includes lunch) 115 NW Broadway *NOTE: The Private Pesticide Applicator recertification program will run concurrently – to renew certification, you MUST attend the entire workshop from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM.

SLAYTON* Thursday, February 22 9 AM-12:30 PM Murray County Fairgrounds (includes lunch) 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall *The Small Grains Program will follow from 12:30-4:00 PM. HUTCHINSON Monday, February 26 12:30 PM-4:00 PM Hutchinson Event Center (includes lunch) 1005 MN-15 FARIBAULT* Tuesday, February 27 9 AM-12:30 PM Rice County Fairgrounds (includes lunch) 4-H Building 1900 Fairgrounds Drive #17 *Bonus crops topics will be presented after lunch from 12:30-2:00 PM. APPLETON Wednesday, February 28 9 AM-12:30 PM Shooters Bar & Grill (includes lunch) 530 W Christenson Avenue AUSTIN* Friday, March 2 TIME – TBD* Holiday Inn Conference Ctr (includes lunch) 1498 4th Street NW *Program part of and in cooperation with Northern Country Coop, Adams, MN “Answer Acre Summit”. For details check: https://z.umn.edu/strategic-farming.

This program is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council.