Episode Details

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 Highlights: After our chat with Beatriz, we pull in a special report straight from the field. Troy Salzer, operating out of the Duluth office, joins the show to provide a comprehensive forage update covering the current alfalfa conditions throughout the state of Minnesota.

Whether you manage pastures or just want to stay up to date with the latest experts leading Minnesota's agricultural research, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Tune in to Episode #66 today to meet the newest member of the U of M agronomy team! Available wherever you listen to podcasts.