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January 2020
South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Soil Health Conference
Event agenda and registration information can be found here.
Find out more »PARM Webinar: Cover Crops and Weed Management: How to Avoid Herbicide Carryover Injury and How Cover Crops Improve Weed Management
Cover crops can help provide weed suppression in cropping systems. However, residual herbicides can injure cover crops and reduce growth, leading to reduced weed suppression. This presentation will explore how to use cover crops and residual herbicides to control weeds in conventional crop rotations. Daniel Smith is the southwest outreach specialist for the Nutrient and Pest Management Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural and Life Sciences and Division of Extension. Daniel received B.S. degrees in soil and crop science…
Find out more »Top Producer Summit
Join other farming peers at these high-level business conferences. With five events in one location your entire farm team’s needs, plus conference attendees are together for evening meals, receptions and some incredible keynote speakers. See the full agenda here: https://www.tpsummit.com/agenda/
Find out more »ARA Management Academy
Program Content
The learning environment consists of a mix of discussion, small group exercises, case study application, and debate and dialogue with experienced instructors and a network of colleagues.
Marketplace Trends and Competitive Positioning
This session will view the industry from a broad overview, laying the groundwork for the class to discuss industry disruptions, innovation and the implications to their businesses.
Thinking Strategically
A strategic mind-set is important in the daily operation of your business and in meeting long-term business goals. Learn how to use decision analysis tools in your operation.
Examining Profitability: Your Role and Impact
Financial statements provide valuable data for decision-making purposes. A profitability linkage model evaluates your company's position and performance within the industry.
Creating Value for your Customers
At the core of this session is an examination of what it takes to create value in the marketplace and differentiate your organization from the competition. An opportunity to spend time with Southwest producers is a part of the session.
Implementing Organizational Leadership Strategies
Your leadership skills impact your ability to motivate and influence team members and managers up the line. Learn how to thrive in environments with constant change.
Services Excellence and Blueprinting
Service Blueprinting is a versatile and practical technique used for service improvement and innovation. This technique allows you to clearly visualize your service processes and delivery from the customers’ point of view. The uniqueness of Service Blueprinting is the unrelenting focus on the customer as the center and foundation of your business towards service excellence.
February 2020
Nutrient Management Conference
The 12th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will include updates on Minnesota efforts, planned and underway, to reduce nutrient loads in surface water and protect groundwater. Researchers will present findings on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium management. A farmer panel will discuss on-farm conservation practices. Register here. Date(s): Tuesday, February 4 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. Location: Verizon Center 1 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN…
Find out more »Midwest Cover Crop Council Annual Conference
February 11-12 at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO The 11th will be a typical annual business meeting with state, province, and partner reports. The conference portion on the 12th is packed with great speakers. Check out the draft agenda here: http://mccc.msu.edu/about/meetings/
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