Jodi DeJong-Hughes is a regional extension educator in crops and soils with the University of Minnesota Extension in Willmar, Minn. Her field research includes comparative analysis of tillage systems, soil compaction, soil quality and nutrient management. In addition to workshops and field demonstrations, DeJong-Hughes works with manufacturers and government agencies on educational programming and is scheduled to present at the 2018 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City, Iowa on July 26-27.