Mark Bloomquist

Husband, Father, Research Director for SMBSC and Spreckels Sugar, and Skier

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

Northwest Research and Outreach Center specialist Lindsay Pease talks with the Red River Farm Network about the latest research into whether tiled ground affects your fertilizer management plan. @UMNExt @UMNswac #MNsoilFertility #MNag @RRFNWick @rrfn

https://t.co/8aZfNig5BX

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

Brigid Tuck, Senior Economic Impact Analyst with U of M Extension explains how analyzing 5 of the over 100 soil fertility research projects that AFREC has funded since 2008 could have a potential $159 million economic impact for the State of MN.

https://t.co/ZG0aEYGkLC

[American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists @ASSBT_BSDF]

At #ASSBT2025, we heard about challenges faced by both European (Dr. Elisabeth Lacoste of CIBE) and U.S. sugar beet growers (Dr. Nick Storer) and the importance of innovation to the future of Ag and food security.

[American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists @ASSBT_BSDF]

#ASSBT2025 is underway. Dr. Todd Pringle of John Deere speaking on sensor and compute technology stacks.

[International Sugarbeet Show @sugarbeetshow]

Only 26 Days until Show Time! We're thrilled to welcome both New and returning exhibitors to this year's event! You won't want to miss it.

[NDSUPlantPathology @NDSUPlantPath]

🏆 Congrats to Dr. Nathan Wyatt (left) for receiving the Meritorious Service Award from the Sugarbeet Industry of MN & ND at the annual meeting in Fargo (Jan 14, 2025)!

Dr. Wyatt, a USDA-ARS Researcher, studies Cercospora beticola, advancing sugarbeet disease management.

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

Tuesday Feb. 4 is the 11th annual Nitrogen Conference in Mankato, MN. Available in-person (lunch included) or online. Register now! https://t.co/G5N002l7pf

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

“Up north, some years fall urea applications do better than spring applications, but in some of these wet years we start seeing the opposite.” -Dan Kaiser, nutrient management specialist

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

"Be sure to test your manure for both total nitrogen and ammonium nitrogen. The nitrogen that’s more fertilizer-like will be lost if you’re applying it under wet conditions or warm conditions." -Melissa Wilson, U of M Extension

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

See all the latest research we’re up to here in Crookston - from sugarbeet, small grains, and entomology, to the coolest drainage plots in MN (by annual avg temp).

Free to attend, lunch will be provided, and no registration needed. See you July 17th in Crookston, MN!

[NDSU Extension @NDSUExtension]

What's the latest on the #farmbill? We talk with @harrison__weber Executive Director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association in this week's episode of the Sugarbeet Report. https://t.co/fSp4cYlJNG #sugar #sugarbeets

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

"We saw an immediate benefit during the heavy 2020 rainfall - which was our first soybean year. Over the next three drought years, we found no evidence that the tile over-drained that field. We’re excited to observe the results with this year’s sugarbeet planting." -Lindsay Pease

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

A lot of people are just starting to get going with cover crops. If that’s you, you’re in luck because U of M Extension is hosting a year-long cover crop Academy. Tap below to learn more!

[NDSU Extension @NDSUExtension]

How will weed control in 2024 be different from last season.....and which weed is most concerning this year? Our Sugarbeet Agronomist breaks it down during this episode of the Sugarbeet Report https://t.co/ho25ocz5z2 #sugarbeet #weed

[NDSU Extension @NDSUExtension]

#ListenAlert 🎧Meet the NEW guy in this season's first episode of the Sugarbeet Report 🙂Welcome Dr. Eric Branch! Listen https://t.co/kCXQDNsoHo #sugarbeet

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

AFREC needs your help! This 8-page report is provided so Minnesota state legislators and other key decision makers have a clear understanding of the value of the AFREC program to MN agriculture, the state's economy, and the environment: https://t.co/OBplavnpre #MNag

[Mark Bloomquist @markbloomquist3]

One last day on the mountain for the season!

[AFREC @MNSoilFertility]

"Really avoid N applications like urea. It's probably a little too early. Try to time those ahead of whatever crop you've got going. With corn and maybe surgarbeet, we're looking at later plantings. So try to time those closer to when that crop goes in." -Dan Kaiser, U of M EXT

[American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists @ASSBT_BSDF]

Planning for the 43rd Biennial ASSBT meeting from February 25-28, 2025 in Long Beach, CA has begun! The ASSBT Board of Directors visited Long Beach in early March to view the meeting space and the city. Did you know? Long Beach averages 345 days of sunshine?

[International Sugarbeet Show @sugarbeetshow]

Don’t miss out on William Aderholdt from @TheGrandFarm on March 13th and @MarkANFINRUD on March 14th at the Sugarbeet show at the @AlerusCenter Grand Forks!