Browsing by Author "DeJong-Hughes, Jodi"

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    Best management practices for Nitrogen use in southwestern and west-central Minnesota
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2008) Rehm, George; Lamb, John; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Randall, Gyles
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    Episode 43: Soil Management and Nutrient Issues
    (2021-10-01) McDivitt, Paul; Fernandez, Fabian; Cates, Anna; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss soil management and nutrient issues.How do erosion and tillage practices impact nutrients in the soil and nutrient management? After a dry spring and summer, what should growers know about soil and nutrient management heading into the fall? How can farmers better manage soils to avoid nutrient issues? Are cover crops a good idea this year?Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 46: Carbon Markets
    (2022-02-24) McDivitt, Paul; Cates, Anna; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Robak, Amy
    Guests: Anna Cates, Extension soil health specialist; Jodi DeJong Hughes, Extension educator, Willmar; Amy Robak, crop advisor, Centra Sota Co-op. Additional resources: How to approach carbon market opportunities, U of M Extension soil management and health, Minnesota Office for Soil Health (MOSH), Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) pilot project in central Minnesota, All Acres for Our Waters project, Minnesota's Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), NRCS Registry of Technical Service Providers, Carbon Smart Programming - Minnesota Corn Growers.
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    Grazing Systems Planning Guide
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Blanchet, Kevin; Moechnig, Howard; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi
    Useful resource for developing a livestock feeding program. Information in this booklet covers necessary resources, paddock and fence design, weed control, and other issues.
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    Grazing Systems Planning Guide
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2003) Blanchet, Kevin; Moechnig, Howard; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi
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    On-Farm Comparison of Conservation Tillage Systems for Corn Following Soybeans
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2007-09) DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Vetsch, Jeffrey
    The purpose of this publication is to assist producers and crop consultants in selecting a conservation tillage system for corn in a corn-soybean rotation. It presents results of on-farm yield trials conducted across southern Minnesota and provides management tips for conservation tillage.
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    On-farm cropping trials for northwest and west central Minnesota, 2002
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2003-01) DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Severson, Russ; Wilcke, Bill; Stordahl, Jim; Porter, Paul; Hansen, Neil
    A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service on farms in Northern Minnesota in 2002. Areas of research include forages, cover crops, pasture, corn, soybeans, small grains, organic production, and more.
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    Soil Compaction in Upper Midwestern Crop Production
    (2024-09-12) Bolwerk, Gabrielle; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Daigh, Aaron
    This fact sheet explains the causes, effects, diagnosis, and management of soil compaction in upper Midwestern cropping systems.
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    Soil Compaction: Causes, Effects and Control
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2001) DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Moncrief, John F.; Voorhees, W.B.; Swan, J.B.
    This educational booklet includes four sections: Soil Compaction - Cause and Consequences; Surface Compaction; Subsoil Compaction; and Control.
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    Upper Midwest Soil Compaction Guide
    (2022) DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Daigh, Aaron
    A comprehensive guide to soil compaction in the Upper Midwest. Includes: - A brief history of compaction - What is soil compaction and its types - Causes and consequences of soil compaction - Ruts and economic costs - Prevention, diagnosing, and remediation
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    Upper Midwest Tillage Guide
    (2021) DeJong-Hughes, Jodi; Daigh, Aaron
    A comprehensive guide to tillage in the Upper Midwest. Includes: - A brief history of soil tillage and tillage research - Tillage implements, purpose, and ideal use - Reducing tillage intensity - Economics of tillage