Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems

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Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems brings together University experts from many disciplines to address the complex demands put on our land and water and develop balanced, comprehensive solutions. We provide effective, research-based education and integrate diverse perspectives to address critical issues impacting Minnesota's food, agriculture, and natural resources. Because we are part of the communities we serve, we can identify needs early, set up related research as needed, and develop educational programs to bring information and training to the community.

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Project Planning: Locating Roads, Landings, Skid Trails, and Crossings
(University of Minnesota. Minnesota Extension Service, 1998)
Forest Management Practices Fact Sheet Managing Water Series #1 Best Management Practices (8 MPs) can prevent or minimize the impact of forestry activities on rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater, wetlands, and visual quality.
Temporary Stream Crossing Options
(University of Minnesota. Minnesota Extension Service, 1998)
Forest Management Practices Fact Sheet Crossing Options Series #1 miniBest Management Practices (BMPs) can prevent or minimize the impact of forestry activities on rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater, wetlands, and visual quality.
Catching the snow with living snow fences
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 1999) Gullickson, Dan; Josiah, Scott J.; Flynn, Paul
Protecting trees from construction damage: a homeowner's guide
(1999) Johnson, Gary R.
Trees and shrubs contribute to property values by enhancing appearance, reducing noise, cutting energy costs, screening unsightly views, and attracting songbirds and other wildlife. Unfortunately, plants meant to be part of a home's permanent landscape often are needlessly damaged or killed during construction. Careful planning and coordination with a tree-care specialist and your builder can reduce damage and save you the trouble and expense of treating or removing injured plants. This publication explains some things that landowners can do to minimize the impact of construction on trees. It describes landscape protection plans, special construction techniques, symptoms of damage, and treatment strategies. Although the information presented focuses on trees, it also can be applied to protecting shrubs.
Grazing Systems Planning Guide
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2003) Blanchet, Kevin; Moechnig, Howard; DeJong-Hughes, Jodi
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.
Minnesota fruit and vegetable growers manual for the beginning grower
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2004) Tong, Cindy
Risk management, business planning and start up, marketing, knowing your soil, production, irrigation and cultivation, farm safety, pest management, harvesting and storage information for beginning fruit and vegetable growers in Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota regional research and demonstration summary, 2003
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2004-01) Behnken, Lisa M; Breitenbach, Fritz R
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service in Southern Minnesota in 2003. Areas of research include corn, soybeans, and pasture.
On-farm cropping trials for northwest and west central Minnesota, 2003
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2004-01) Severson, Russ; Wiersma, Jochum; Stordahl, Jim
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service on farms in Northern Minnesota in 2003. Areas of research include forages, cover crops, pasture, corn, soybeans, small grains, organic production, and more.
Nutrient management for fruit and vegetable crop production: Using manure and compost as nutrient sources for vegetable crops
(2005) Rosen, Carl J.; Bierman, Peter M.
Manure and compost not only supply many nutrients for crop production, but they are also valuable sources of organic matter. Increasing soil organic matter improves soil structure, increases the water-holding capacity of coarse-textured sandy soils, improves drainage in fine-textured clay soils, provides a source of slow release nutrients, reduces wind and water erosion, and promotes growth of earthworms and other beneficial soil organisms. Most vegetable crops return small amounts of crop residue to the soil, so manure, compost, and other organic amendments help maintain soil organic matter levels. This discussion addresses differences between the composition of fresh and composted manure, nutrient availability from manure and compost, and calculation of how much manure or compost to apply. Although focused on manure or composted manure, much of the discussion and the methods for calculating rates are generally applicable to effective use of different types of compost, biosolids, and similar organic nutrient sources.
Nutrient management for fruit and vegetable crop production: Maintaining soil fertility in an organic system
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Rosen, Carl J; Bierman, Peter M
Nutrient management considerations and options for commercial fruit and vegetable growers in Minnesota. Topics include nutrient forms take up by plants, characteristics of organic fertilizers and soil amendments, deciding what amendments are needed, pH management, managing Nitrogen, managing Phosphorus and Potassium, secondary and micronutrients.
Nutrient management for fruit and vegetable crop production: Nutrient cycling and maintaining soil fertility
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Bierman, Peter M; Rosen, Carl J
The focus of this bulletin is on biology, placing nutrient cycling at the center of nutrient management, but the biological emphasis is not meant to disregard other factors. The objectives are to examine and illustrate: Biological, chemical, and physical processes plant nutrients go through as they cycle through the soil; How these processes affect nutrient availability to plants and nutrient movement from farm fields to surface or groundwater; Ways to manage crops and soils to maximize nutrient availability and minimize nutrient movement to the surrounding environment. Understanding processes helps identify practical options that fit different farming systems. Understanding nutrient cycles helps all types of farmers maintain the fertility of their soils, while at the same time protecting our water resources.
Nutrient management for commercial fruit and vegetable crops in Minnesota
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005) Rosen, Carl J; Eliason, Roger
Soil testing information, fertilizer information and recommendations, fertigation and foliar fertilization recommendations, nutrient needs , and diagnosing nutrient issues of various fruit and vegetable crops grown in Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota regional research and demonstration summary, 2004
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005-01) Breitenbach, Fritz R; Behnken, Lisa M
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service in Southern Minnesota in 2004. Areas of research include corn, soybeans, and alfalfa.
On-farm cropping trials for northwest and west central Minnesota, 2004
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2005-01) Kandel, Hans; Severson, Russ; Stordahl, Jim
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service on farms in Northern Minnesota in 2004. Areas of research include forages, corn, soybeans, small grains, organic production, and more.
Minnesota Trees
(University of Minnesota. Minnesota Extension Service, 2006) Rathke, David M.
Southeast Minnesota regional research and demonstration summary, 2005
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2006) Breitenbach, Fritz R; Behnken, Lisa M
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service in Southern Minnesota in 2005. Areas of research include corn, soybeans, and alfalfa.
Building Environmental Youth Leadership: A High-school Service-learning Curriculum
(University of Minnesota Extension, Regents of the University of Minnesota, 2006) Meyer, Nathan, J.; Meyer, Rebecca, L.
The Building Environmental Youth Leadership Team curriculum was made possible, in part, through funding from Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program. The guide first defines and details key components of the service learning process. Subsequent lesson plans describe how to help groups of high-school-aged youth develop teamwork and a service mission, logistical plans, and actions to accomplish their service mission. These lessons were developed and piloted by Extension educators over the course of two years working in collaboration with youth and staff from the Northern Pines Girl Scout Council and Duluth ISD 709.
On-Farm Cropping Trials For Northwest and West Central Minnesota, 2005
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2006-01) Kandel, Hans; Severson, Russ
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service on farms in Northern Minnesota in 2005. Areas of research include forages, corn, soybeans, small grains, organic production, and more.
Southeast Minnesota regional research and demonstration summary, 2006
(University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2007) Breitenbach, Fritz R; Behnken, Lisa M
A summary of research conducted by University of Minnesota Extension Service in Southern Minnesota in 2006. Areas of research include corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and integrated pest management.