Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo

University of Minnesota Extension & Northwest Research and Outreach Center

Tillage for Today and Tomorrow

~ Tuesday, September 1, 2026 ~

About This Event

Recent soil storms have highlighted the importance of management practices that protect topsoil from extreme weather while maintaining profitable crop production. The Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo is designed for crop producers and advisors who want to build resilience and shorten the learning curve of adopting conservation tillage and residue management practices.

Participants will:

See how different tillage implements affect soil conditions, water infiltration, and wind erosion risk.
Learn how to reduce erosion by using less aggressive tillage.
Discover nutrient management strategies for reduced-tillage systems.
Learn planter adjustments for achieving good seed-to-soil contact in high-residue fields.
Hear from local farmers who have successfully improved profitability, cropping resilience, and soil protection through changes in their tillage systems.

All are welcome! To secure lunch please fill out the registration form following the link to the right >>>

Registration

Protect Your Most Valuble Resource - Your Soil

Northwest Minnesota’s high-yield soils were built over centuries, enriched by post-glacial tallgrass prairies before the arrival of modern agriculture. Today, flat terrain, intensive tillage, disappearing shelterbelts, low surface residue, and high calcium carbonate content leave these valuable topsoils vulnerable to severe wind erosion. While seasonal moisture provides temporary relief, long-term land stewardship requires proven strategies. Join us at the Tillage Expo to discover management practices and equipment designed to protect your soil, retain vital nutrients, and safeguard your farm's bottom line.