Minnesota Neonicotinoid Forum
Hosted by University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP)
Thursday, January 15, 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. (lunch provided for in-person registrants)
Location: In person at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center (35838 120th St, Waseca, MN).
Note: a non-interactive webinar streaming of the event is available, though online registration is still required to access the live video.
Free and open to all
REGISTER HERE - https://z.umn.edu/neonicforum26
See below for more information!
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.
For additional questions, please contact Kathy Draeger, RSDP statewide director, at draeg001@umn.edu or Danielle Piraino, RSDP outreach specialist at pirai006@umn.edu
REGISTER HERE - https://z.umn.edu/neonicforum26
