A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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FARMSMART EXPO
ON JULY 11
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and University of Guelph Elora Research Station staff have been working on a great interactive field day this year to address the issues of this spring.
Join us July 11 at the Elora Research Station, 6182 2nd Line E,
For FarmSmart Expo, all participants are split into small groups, which rotate around the various stations.
For more information go to FarmSmart Conference/Expo 2019 https://farmsmartconference.com/expo-2019-july-11-2019/ for more information and to register. Or call the AICC at 1-877-424-1300.
Agenda:
Avoiding Tank Mix Errors – Jason Deveau and Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA
At this stop we will discuss best practices in tank mixing and demonstrate common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Attendees will receive a copy of Purdue Universities’ “Avoid Tank Mixing Errors’ guide”. Managing Overwintering Cover Crop Rye in Soybean Production Systems – Jake Munroe and Sebastian Belliard, OMAFRA
Delaying termination of cereal rye up until soybean planting can greatly increase its biomass and potential benefits. At this stop, see the effects of termination timing and rye seeding rate on early season soybean growth, weed suppression and soil structure.
Tire Inflation Tip and Tricks – Alex Barrie, OMAFRA and Brent Sisson, Treadright
Practical steps for determining tire pressures. How to determine load on each tire, and how to read tire inflation data tables.
Early Season Soybean Decisions For a Late Season- Horst Bohner, OMAFRA
This stop will discuss best management strategies for soybeans.
Drainage Decisions – Peter Johnson, Real Agriculture and Kevin McKague, OMAFRA
Drainage with Drainage Demo Setup. This session will explore the aspects of soil drainage, how does it work and what are the questions to ask about the current system and upgrading it.
Alternative Forage Options in A Tough Year!- Christine O’Reilly, OMAFRA and Donna Hancock, UG
What are the various options that can be quickly brought into play that address fixing “holey” wheat fields and compromised perennial forage crops.
Cover Crop Roots – Digging A Bit Deeper Managing Unseeded Acers for Future Production – Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA and Doug Young, UG
A hands-on look at what cover crop roots are doing to improve yield, crop resilience, and soil structure.
Strip Till Fertility Management 3000 – Ben Rosser, OMAFRA
Placement, fertility response, crop safety, soil sampling.
Evaluation Of In-Field, In-Season Sensors And Application To Ontario Fields – Zack Harmer, SoilOptix and Chuck Baresich, Haggerty Creek
See new in-field sensors collecting real-time data that assists in crop management. How do they work, what are they doing, how will we use them in the near future?
COMING EVENTS:
– Milverton Fair Fall Expo July 6; and
– Plant Canada 2019 , July 7 to 10.
