Meet the New U of M Forage Agronomist & Headland Highlights, Forage Edition

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Beatriz Bizzuti Cremostim, the new Extension Forage Agronomist at the University of Minnesota, discussing her role and current forage conditions in Minnesota.

Meet the New U of M Forage Agronomist & Headland Highlights, Forage Edition. Special Guest: Dr. Beatriz Bizzuti Cremostim, Extension Forage Agronomist & State Specialist Headland Highlights: Troy Salzer, Local Extension Educator (St. Louis County) Hosts: David Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, and Seth Naeve, University of Minnesota Soybean Specialist In Episode #66 of MN CropCast, we are thrilled to welcome one of the newest faculty members to the University of Minnesota Department of Agronomy! The hosts sit down with Dr. Beatriz Bizzuti Cremostim, our brand-new Extension Forage Agronomist and State Specialist. With her appointment in forage research and Extension, she is stepping into a crucial role for Minnesota's agricultural landscape. What you’ll learn in this episode: Meet the Specialist: Get to know Beatriz, her background, and what she brings to the U of M Agronomy Department. We'll dive into her plans for forage research and how her Extension work will support producers across the state. Forage Focus: A look at the current state of forage agronomy, highlighting the intersections of research and practical, on-farm application. Headland…

People in this episode

Hosts: David Nicolai, Seth Naeve

Guest: Dr. Beatriz Bizzuti Cremostim

Topics covered

• forage agronomy
• agricultural research
• Extension services
• alfalfa conditions
• Minnesota agriculture

Keywords

• forage agronomist
• University of Minnesota
• alfalfa
• agronomy
• Troy Salzer
• Extension educator
• Minnesota agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Extension

Places: Minnesota, St. Louis County, Duluth

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