Calendar of Events

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July 20 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Webinar will discuss in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions may include topics related to soil fertility, agronomics, pest management and equipment. You need to register only once and may attend any or all of the webinars. Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 5891711.

July 20 — Ancient Grains Conference — Elk

River, Minn. — Panelists will give insight into the key ancient grain nutrients which affect human health. Hands-on baking demos, ancient grains in the food industry, and the importance of whole grains in diet. Contact Northern Crops Institute at info@ancientgrainsconference.com

July 27 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Webinar will discuss in-season cropping issues as they arise. Weekly sessions may include topics related to soil fertility, agronomics, pest management and equipment. You need to register only once and may attend any or all of the webinars. Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 5891711.

July 31 — Cover Crops and Vegetable Production

on an Incubator Farm — Lino Lakes, Minn. — Attendees will learn and connect with emerging farmers and tour vegetable plots. Topics include land access, vegetable and cover crop integration and cover crop crimping. Contact Marbleseed at https:// marbleseed.org/

Aug. 2-4 — Farmfest — Morgan, Minn. — Demonstrations, entertainment, education and ag exhibits. For more information visit farmfest.com

Aug. 3 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes — Online

— Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 5891711.

Aug. 3 & 4 — 2022 Lameness in Ruminants

Conference — Bloomington, Minn. — Learn the most current research and practices which help enhance large and small ruminant hoof health. Contact JoDee Sattler at jodee@calfandheifer.org or (414) 587-5839

Aug. 10 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711.

Aug. 17 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711.

Aug. 24 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711.

Aug. 27 — Raising Regenerative Tree-Range

Poultry — Northfield, Minn. — Presenters will share how chickens in the “Tree-Range” system are raised in a coop and paddock system which integrates trees and perennial crops like hazelnuts and elderberries. Contact Debra at debra@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 2325661.

Aug. 27 — First Generation Farm Start-up —

Alexandria, Minn. — Hosts will share experiences and challenges of land access. Includes a tour of their organic vegetable production fields. Contact Marbleseed at https://marbleseed.org/

Aug. 27 & 28 — Donnelly Threshing Bee —

Donnelly, Minn. — Featuring Farmall and International. Tractor pull, live music, horse pull contest, exhibits. Contact Harry Kruize at chkruize@ runestone.net or (320) 246-3337.

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 — Farm Progress Show —

Boone, Iowa — Whether you are looking to innovate with the latest ag-technology, learn from industry experts, or share your farming legacy with your family, the Farm Progress Show has it all. Contact Farm Progress at shows@farmprogress.com

Aug. 31 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes —

Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711.

Sept. 7 — Agronomy in the Field — Mason City,

Iowa — A multi-session, hands-on workshop for women interested in learning more about agronomy. The goals of this series are to provide a better understanding of inputs for crop production, different conservation practices and increase confidence in communication with their spouse, farming partner, ag retailer or tenant. Contact Sarah DeBour at sdebour@ iastate.edu or (641) 423-0844.

Sept. 10 — Farm the Best, Leave the Rest —

Worthington, Minn. — Learn how working lands conservation can benefit both wildlife and a farmer’s bottom line. Contact Debra at debra@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 232-5661.

From The Fields: Crops ‘are not too far off normal’

ROELOFS, from pg. 9

to law enforcement has been a smooth one. “It seems to be working well. It hasn’t taken much for me to get re-adjusted.”

According to Roelofs, the crops in the area look good, just a touch behind. He’s hopeful the forecasted rains come through to give the corn and beans the boost they need. v

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WINSLOW, from pg. 9

Overall, though, the crop is doing well. “All the corn is two weeks behind.” At this time of year, it’s usually above head high.

“Beans are looking good. I didn’t see any flowers when I walked them.”

“We’re sitting OK for moisture.” Four and a half inches of rain fell on the farm in June.

There are armyworms in the area. A few were found in Winslow’s corn fields. He’ll recheck the fields in a few days to see if the number of worms has increased. He’ll also be walking bean fields on the lookout for aphids. “Just keeping an eye on things.”

Winslow had the opportunity to teach tractor safety on June 28 for Fillmore County Extension. Four 14-year-olds took part in learning how to drive a tractor and learn some key maintenance. They had an opportunity to test their tractor driving skills on a closed course. All four students passed the course.

The pigs are doing fine with these warmer temperatures on the livestock side. “The heat hasn’t bothered them yet.”

In continuing to chip away at the repair list from the December storm, Winslow will replace two damaged grain bins next week.

From the never-ending storm clean-up to replanting, it stays busy on the Winslow farm. However, Winslow will take a break from that to attend his granddaughter Lorelei’s baptism on July 10. The summer has been filled with highs and lows, and Winslow is going to savor those highs. v