More and more producers are making data-driven decisions on the farm every day, from crop planning to managing inventory, but where do you start when it comes to better understanding and even proving your farm’s sustainability footprint? Join Bryan, to learn how digitizing your farm records and utilizing the same data you use to track and optimize profitability and yield projections, can also be re-used to estimate your farm’s sustainability footprint.
2025
Whether we decide to pay attention to it or not, global politics has a profound effect on the Canadian agriculture sector. Our neighbours to the south have the largest impact of all – and if you are brave enough to wade into the murky depths of US politics and how it affects us here in Canada, there is only one bearded fellow that can keep you snickering. Come along for a comedic ride with Quick Dick McDick as he explores US/Canada relations and how Canada punches on a global scale when it comes to agriculture and maybe a few other things….
Water quality can have a significant impact on herbicide performance. It is a good idea to obtain a water test to understand what is in your water. Join Tom as he reviews some sample water test results and discusses what can be done about unsuitable hardness, bicarbonates, pH, or suspended solids. In particular, Tom will discuss the suitability of Ammonium Sulphate and pH adjusters to correct hard water.
Droughts. Floods. Extreme weather systems. Volatile grain prices. High input costs. High land and equipment costs. Did we miss anything? With so many changes potentially impacting profitability, how do we navigate the current environment and adjust our management strategies to achieve success? Join Darren as he explores management strategies in times of extreme change, and what this means for long term profitability.
This session will cover the 4Rs of nitrogen management and what happens in your field depending on the source, the time, the place and the rate of your nitrogen management plan. These management practices have a direct effect on the nitrogen use efficiency of crop production, and making adjustments may have an impact on how much access to that nitrogen the crop will have.
Graeme will provide an economic update for grains, oilseeds and pulses. He will share insight into risks and opportunities within the marketplace. He will focus on Canada as a whole but also share insights on North America.
