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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) advises farmers and fertilizer applicators to check soil temperatures when timing application of ammonium-based nitrogen fertilizers this fall. “In areas where fall nitrogen applications are appropriate, soil temperature, not harvest progress, should be your guide of when to apply,” said Bruce Montgomery, manager of the MDA Fertilizer Management Section. “Waiting until soil temperature stays below 50 degrees Fahrenheit before applying anhydrous ammonia and urea increases the availability of nitrogen to next season’s crop and decreases the amount of nitrate that could potentially leach into groundwater.” Soil temperature is measured at a six-inch depth; the same depth anhydrous ammonia is typically applied. To help farmers know when the target 50 degrees F soil temperature has been reached, the MDA has established 21 real-time, statewide soil temperature monitoring stations, (www.gis.mda. state.mn.us/soiltemp). Station data is updated every 15 minutes with the help of satellite uplink technology from the Minnesota Department of Natural
“In areas where fall nitrogen plic ns are a appropriate, soil applications mperature, not n harvest temperature, progress, should be your guide of when to apply.”
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Resources and the National Weather Service. According to Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota Extension climatologist, on average soil temperatures reach 50 degrees F during the rst week in October in northern Minnesota and the fourth week of October in southern Minnesota. In addition to delaying application until soil temperatures stay below 50 degrees F, best management practices for nitrogen use developed by the University of Minnesota Extension recommend using a nitrication inhibitor when fall applying anhydrous ammonia and urea in south-central Minnesota. In southeast Minnesota’s karst region and statewide on coarse-textured soils, fall application of nitrogen fertilizer is not recommended regardless of soil temperature. Specic nitrogen use recommendations by region of the state are at www. mda.state.mn.us/nitrogenbmps. The MDA has announced plans to develop a rule over the next two to three years which will restrict fall nitrogen fertilizer application in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination. This would include southeast Minnesota’s karst region and statewide on coarse-textured soils. The rulemaking is part of the state’s revised Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan which was completed March of this year. For more information on the plan, go to www.mda.state.mn.us/nfmp.
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Who doesn’t love a good football and other informational material. game? I know I do. On Sept. 19, one of People of all ages stopped by to my childhood dreams came true. I had chat. It was great to see the enthusiasm the opportunity to watch the University for the Gophers and the dairy commuof Minnesota Gophers nity. I had a great converOn the Road with take on the Kent State sation with a gentleman Flash. This was, however, who had worked on his Princess Kay no ordinary football game. grandparent’s farm when This game was designated he was a young boy. He to celebrate food and agcurrently resides in the riculture across the state suburbs of Minneapoof Minnesota. Agricullis and no longer had intural commodities were volvement in production represented at tailgating agriculture. He told me before the game to inform that he was having a conGopher fans about the imversation with a coworker portance of agriculture in about his experiences on our state. his grandparent’s dairy By Kyla Mauk To kick-off the mornfarm when the coworker ing, the president of the 62nd Princess Kay of the stopped him mid-sentence Milky Way University of Minnesota, and replied, “That’s really Dr. Eric Kaler, the Dean cool, and I thought the of the College of Food, milk I drink at home just Agricultural and Natural Resource Sci- came from the grocery store.” The genences, Dr. Brian Buhr, and the Dean of tlemen did not specify if his coworker the College of Veterinary Science, Dr. was being humorous, or honestly did Trevor Ames, answered questions relat- not know. This man was now removed ing to Minnesota’s agriculture industry. from agriculture, but he was still sharThe audience consisted of FFA mem- ing his story with as many people as bers, 4-Hers and professionals within possible. This conversation conrmed their respective agricultural sector. The that my role as Princess Kay would be speakers assured us that the Universi- benecial in many ways. Opportunities ty of Minnesota is continuing to grow to share our dairy message can arise at and prosper to meet the demands of the any time, whether it be a conversation agriculture industry. At the conclusion with a co-worker, or visiting with footof the panel, commodity groups had a ball fans. designated area where consumers could Attending the Gopher game was interact with representatives from each more than watching football, it was agricultural group. I joined Midwest a chance to interact with consumers Dairy Association to answer questions about the importance of dairy farmregarding the dairy community and also ing. Since the University of Minnesota handed out dairy friendly recipe books is right in the heart of the Twin Cities,
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Princess Kay Kyla Mauk visits with Gopher football fans outside TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 19. The game between the Minnesota Gophers and Kent State Flash was designated to celebrate food and agriculture across Minnesota. I spoke with many people who were two or even three generations removed from agriculture. It was a great opportunity to enhance their condence in dairy. The conversations I had taught me the importance of understanding the background knowledge of who I am speaking with. Learning a consumer’s story and point of view helps to better understand their perceptions of dairy farming and dairy foods. Then, I can share aspects of the dairy community that best t their concerns. Football games have always been
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something I love to watch, but this game was something special. This game allowed me to share my story and the stories of Minnesota’s dairy farm families. After a great morning of talking to football fans about the importance of dairy farming, my dad and I attended our rst-ever Gopher game together. Advocating for dairy, time with friends and family, a Gopher victory,and beautiful weather made this football game one I will never forget. It was a great day to be a dairy farmer and a Minnesota Gopher fan. Ski-U-Mah!
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