EXT XAE.0010 - Minnesota Neonic Forum
Description
Neonicotinoid (“neonic”) insecticide seed treatments are used on roughly 11 million+ acres across Minnesota each year and are commonly used for agricultural pest management. Ongoing research both in Minnesota, and across the country, continues to explore questions around their effectiveness and environmental implications. The January 2026 Minnesota Neonic Forum will bring together researchers, farmers, agricultural professionals and other community members for an in-depth look at University supported research, real-world experiences, and emerging best practices surrounding neonic seed treatments in Minnesota.
The goal of the one-day forum is to provide research-based information that increases audience members’ knowledge about what neonicotinoids are, why and how they are used in agricultural systems, understand current seed treatment effectiveness data, and what the current and projected effects of widespread use are in MN.
This event is hosted by University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships. Since 1997, The Partnerships have worked to connect community-identified needs with University resources to drive sustainability and resiliency in Greater Minnesota.
In-person details:
Thursday, January 15 - 8:30 a.m.-to 3 p.m. - UMN Southern Research and Outreach Center
Free and open to all.
Event Contacts
Kathy Draeger, RSDP Statewide Director- draeg001@umn.edu
Danielle Piraino, Southeast RSDP Outreach Specialist - pirai006@umn.edu
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