| 1 |
Glyphosate Stewardship |
Peter Sikkema, UofG Ridgetown Campus; François Tardif, University of Guelph |
Strategies to maximize the long term performance of glyphosate. |
| 2 |
Air, Water, Temperature & Tillage |
David Hooker, UofG Ridgetown Campus; Paul Jasa, University of Nebraska |
Understanding the interaction between tillage & soil properties to create better seedbeds. |
| 3 |
The Organic Matter Balance |
Jane Johnson, USDA, Minnesota |
Healthy soils vs energy from crop residues - can we have both? |
| 4 |
Nematodes – Good, Bad or Ugly? |
Mario Tenuta, University of Manitoba; Albert Tenuta, OMAFRA |
A lively discussion on managing corn and soybean nematodes. |
| 5 |
Better Cover Crop Options |
Laura Van Eerd, UofG Ridgetown Campus; Tom Kaspar, USDA, Iowa |
Fitting cover crops into field crop rotations. New ideas & recent research. |
| 6 |
More Nitrogen, More Corn? Ŧ |
Fred Below, University of Illinois |
Stacked traits, site specific management & new recommendations - the impact on nitrogen use. |
| 7 |
Maximizing Manure |
Brad Joern, Purdue University |
How to track & capture the nitrogen in manure! |
| 8 |
Biofuel Opportunities |
Bill Deen, University of Guelph |
The latest research on biomass crops - what's working & what's not. |
| 9 |
Dollars with Dry Beans |
Mike Eisengruber, BAMP Marketing and Consulting Inc., Michigan |
Dry bean opportunities in 2010. Are they for you? |
| 10 |
Nitrogen Management Strategies |
David Start,Woodstock; Stewart Cressman,Waterloo; Greg Stewart,OMAFRA - moderator |
Two top growers’ strategies on how much, where & when to apply nitrogen in corn. |
| 11 |
Storing Fertilizer - Profit or Peril? |
David Finlayson, Canadian Fertilizer Institute; Helmut Spieser,OMAFRA |
You made your deal and the fertilizer is on its way. Are you really ready? |
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| 12 |
The End of No-till in Soybeans? |
Bill Deen, University of Guelph; Horst Bohner,OMAFRA |
From nodulation to slugs, can we overcome the downside of no-till? |
| 13 |
Improving Soybean Aphid Management |
Rebecca Hallett, University of Guelph; Yingen Xue, University of Guelph; Christie Bahlai, University of Guelph; Andrew Frewin, University of Guelph |
Building beneficials into your soybean aphid spray decisions. |
| 14 |
Top Yielding Soybean Tips Ŧ |
Del Voight, Penn State University; Horst Bohner,OMAFRA |
Discover high performance strategies for big yields and big profits. |
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| 15 |
Defining Soil Management Zones |
Rick Willemse, Parkhill; Doug Aspinall,OMAFRA; Ian McDonald,OMAFRA |
Yield, soil fertility, slope…using field information to create variable rate application maps. |
| 16 |
Delving into Data - FW & SMS * |
Karon Cowan, AgTech GIS |
Enhance your FarmWorks & SMS skills and make sense of your field data through this hands-on computer workshop. |
| 17 |
Delving into Data - JD * |
Greg Kitching, AgraTurf; Matt Grant, AgraTurf |
Enhance your JD Apex skills and make sense of your field data through this hands-on computer workshop. |
| 18 |
Pricing Production Inputs |
Ken McEwan, UofG Ridgetown Campus; Kim Fysh,Thamesville |
Go comparison shopping for fuel, fertilizer and pesticides. |
| 19 |
Funding Opportunities to Improve Your Bottom Line |
Ron Faubert, OSCIA; Joanne Sanderson, OSCIA |
Growing Forward cost share funding for business and environmental projects. |
| 20 |
Agriculture & Public Perception |
Wallace Pidgeon, OFAC |
You have an incredible story to tell… Now learn how to tell it to your neighbours & the media! |
| 21 |
Dealing with Disasters |
Alan DeVillaer, Chatham-Kent Emergency Management Coordinator |
First responders on the farm - what do you do? Tips on First Aid, CPR and more... |
| 22 |
Market Outlook 2010 ** |
Cal Whewell, FC Stone, Ohio |
Cal's insight into world & local markets. Strategies you should consider this year. |
| 23 |
Focus on Costs! |
John Molenhuis,OMAFRA |
What is your cost of production? Where you can save and where you should not! |
| 24 |
Triggers and Targets |
Richard Vyn, UofG Ridgetown Campus |
Which corn marketing strategy is the best fit for you? |
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| 25 |
Volatile Prices in Agricultural Markets *** |
Victor Aideyan, HISGRAIIN Commodities Inc. |
Manage price swings & risk. Working the global grain & biofuel markets into your decisions. |
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| 26 |
Farm Gate Marketing |
Lynda Van Casteren, Phelpston; John Weninger, Alymer; Dorene Collins,OMAFRA |
Beyond production agriculture - best practices & lessons learned on the road to farm diversification. |
| 27 |
Snake Oil or Wonder Product? |
Rigas Karamanos,Viterra Inc., Alberta |
Non-conventional crop inputs - which ones actually work? |
| 28 |
Production Pundits |
Pat Lynch, Cargill; Clare Kinlin, Syngenta; Peter Johnson,OMAFRA |
Challenge these seasoned experts with your crop production questions. |
| 29 |
Herbicide Rotational Restrictions |
Darren Robinson, UofG Ridgetown Campus |
Does your herbicide program limit next year’s horticultural crops? |
| 30 |
Managing Increasing Residues Ŧ |
Marion Calmer, Calmer Corn Heads, Illinois |
Improve residue management to increase soil fertility and yield. |
| 31 |
Manage Woodlots for Profit & Biodiversity |
Donald Craig, Registered Professional Forester, Newbury |
Optimize your woodlot: tree planting incentives, management goals & wildlife habitat. |
| 32 |
Are Biosolids for You? |
Harry Buurma,Watford; Michael Payne,OMAFRA |
Biosolids as cheap fertilizer? The rules, risks & benefits. |
| 33 |
Corn Concepts |
David Hooker, UofG Ridgetown Campus; Greg Stewart,OMAFRA |
The latest on fungicides, starter fertilizer, replanting strategies & more. |
| 34 |
Build a Healthier Soil |
Mario Tenuta, University of Manitoba |
How your cropping decisions affect what flourishes & what fails in your soil. |
| 35 |
Top 10Weed Management Tips |
Peter Sikkema, UofG Ridgetown Campus |
Improve weed control for corn & soybeans with the latest research insights. |
| 36 |
Pest Identification Workshop * |
Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA; Jocelyn Smith, UofG Ridgetown Campus |
Learn how to distinguish various weeds. Insect identification, featuring corn insects and ear damage. |
| 37 |
Rills, Gullies & Washouts |
Brad Glasman, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority |
Restoration & prevention tips to keep your topsoil in place. |
| 38 |
The Weed Whisperer |
Clarence Swanton, University of Guelph |
Solve the mysteries around yield potential & the interference caused by weeds. |
| 39 |
Performance Planters! |
Paul Jasa, University of Nebraska; Mark Brock, Staffa |
Confused about planter modifications? From name brands to after-market, our pit crew can help tune up your machine. |
| 40 |
Fertilizer Basics |
Rigas Karamanos,Viterra Inc., Alberta; Jerry Winnicki, Clark Agri Service Inc. |
How much? Where? What conditions affect your fertilizer needs? Options for 2010. |
| 41 |
Diagnostic Tools for the Whole Field * |
Dale Cowan, Southern Cooperative Services; Anne Verhallen,OMAFRA |
A hands-on workshop featuring tools for soil and crop diagnostics. |
| 42 |
Pest Alert 2010 |
Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State University; Tracey Baute,OMAFRA; Albert Tenuta,OMAFRA |
What insect & disease threats are on the horizon? Bring your questions! |
| 43 |
Getting Ag Smart with Smartphones |
Peter Gredig, Farms.com; Andrew Campbell, Farms.com; Ian McDonald,OMAFRA |
Optimize your smartphone technology with agricultural applications. Bring your smartphone and get turned on! |
| 44 |
On Farm Grain Storage - Pitfalls & Profits |
Ernie Taves,Wheatley; Greg Beuermann, Dublin; Bill Litwin, Highgate; Helmut Spieser,OMAFRA - moderator |
Drying & storing grain sounds easy. Now hear the rest of the story. |
| 45 |
Dollars from the Sun |
Don Hilborn,OMAFRA |
The Green Energy Act provides opportunities for income from solar power on the farm. Get plugged in! |
| 46 |
Tweak Your Combine Ŧ |
Marion Calmer, Calmer Corn Heads, Illinois |
Combine settings for better harvesting & residue management. |
| Feature Speaker, Wednesday Ŧ |
Crystal Mackay
Up On The Farm |
You are the face of farming. Be an upbeat dedicated professional. Join Crystal for your "Attitude Tune-up"! |
| Feature Speaker, Thursday Ŧ |
David Okerlund
Sacred Cows Sometimes Do Make The Best Burgers |
Agriculture is an ever changing industry. Can you adapt? Learn to approach change positively and reach the next level of success. |
Ŧ Funding for this project was provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Adaptation Council.
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