Events
Soil & Water Information Day
Nov 18, 2020
Springfields Golf and Country Club
Soil & Water Information Day. Available CEU credits in SWQ are 4.5
Please contact Laura at laura.tfio@bell.net for questions. Registration
Are Fungicides a Smart Investment or Foolish Money Pit
Online
The concepts behind fungicide use in field crops along with case studies showing how to evaluate the effectiveness of fungicide programs utilizing precision ag equipment and data analysis.
Webinars can be found by clicking on the link provided. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg
CEUS: 1.0 CM
How to Prepare a NMS/P Using NMAN 3, ASM ON-Line Course
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2020
On-line Course
The time line for this application will run from Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020. Producer fee $101.70, incl. hst. Non-producer fee $ 141.25, incl. hst.
CEUs: NM: 2.5, SW: 1, CM: 0.5, PD: 1
Regulations and Protocols ON-Line Course
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2020
On-line Course
The ON-Line course application time line will be Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020. Producer cost (incl. hst.) $ 124.30, Non-producer cost ( incl. hst.) $197.75
Introduction to Nutrient Management On-Line Course
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2020
On-line Course
CEUs: NM: 4, SW: 4.5, CM: 2
Spring Cereal Management for 2020
May 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
This webinar will cover off spring cereal management considerations for 2020. Discussion on nitrogen recommendations and previous research showing economic nitrogen rates with and with out fungicide applications in spring wheat, barley and oats in northern, eastern and southern Ontario. Discussion will also include sulphur recommendations and previous economic results with sulphur applications. Disease and insect concerns in the cereal crop and thresholds levels when control will also be discussed. Yield difference in harvest timing and data reporting losses due to delayed harvest.
To view, please visit Grain Farmers of Ontario's website at https://gfo.ca/
There are 0.5 Crop Management CEUs available.
Winter wheat spring management
May 01 - Dec 31, 2020
online
2020 Weed Control Checklist
May 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
Mike Cowbrough will cover of the 4 key items on his weed control checklist for 2020. Find out how soil fertility affects weed control. Have the crop emerge before any weeds do and keep weed free period. Learn when the critical weed free period is for corn and soybeans. Why Canada fleabane and waterhemp are troublesome weeds. Reasons for keeping weeds small. BOA in cereal rye's affect on Canada fleabane. Molecular testing options for herbicide resistant weeds.
To view, visit Grain Farmers of Ontario's websit at https://gfo.ca/
There are 0.5 CEU credits in Integrated Pest Management available.
Getting Ready for Soil Sampling
Jun 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
A Webinar going covering several different approaches to soil sampling along with the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Webinars can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg
CEUs: 1.0 NM
Capturing the Variability of Field Fertility
Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2020
online
Production agriculture occurs in fields that inherently have significant variability. It might be elevation, fertility, draining or even cropping history. This session will explore where that variability might be coming from, how to measure it and proposes solutions to manage it in a way to maximize profitability.
Webinars can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg
CEUs: 1.0 CM
Tissue Testing Made Easy
Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2020
online
This session goes over the basics of getting the most out of tissue sampling program. From how to collect the samples, how often to collect and how to understand the value that the lab results supply.
Webinars can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg
CEUs: 1.0 NM
Facts and Fables about Variable Rate Nitrogen
Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
A live webinar will be hosted and recorded. The recorded version will be posted online for later self directed study. Focus will be on what has been learned over the last 5 years of VR nitrogen scripts along with the science that backs up the results along with an understanding of the challenges that have been faced around some existing approaches in the industry
Webinar information can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg
CEUs: 1.0 NM
The ROI of Validated Variable Rate Prescriptions
Jul 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
A webinar going covering an approach of being able to understand and measure the return on investment of variable rate applications. Included is several case studies showing the results of different prescriptions.
Webinars can be accessed via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4c4LcdW4wx7tvgfpXHAGRg/videos
CEUs: 1.0 CM
North American Ag. Round Table
Aug 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Zoom Webinar
Join the North American Ag. Round Table Webinar where you will hear a discussion on Cover Crops - - Reducing Tillage & Regenerative Agriculture.
Cover crops can play a major role in regenerative agriculture through soil improvements, reduced water & wind erosion and greater water retention. The microbiome thrives when cover crops extend living roots in the soil throughout the year. Like any crop, cover crops need to be managed and equipment needs adjustment to optimize its benefits. Too many farmers only get partial benefits by terminating these ground covers with the onset of winter. Join us for a great discussion with experts.
Visit the following link for more details: https://northamericanag.com
Rotation Impacts on Soil Health and Biology
Aug 01 - Dec 31, 2020
Online
Cameron Ogilvie from Soils @ Guelph will moderate the discussion of "rotation impacts on soil health and biology" with Laura VanEerd, Kari Dunfield and Dan Petker. Ontario is home to two long term rotational studies, lots of data have been produced to help quantify what difference occurs in the soil when we change tillage and crop rotations. This discussion will involve the results Laura has found with soil organic carbon level differences between rotations and tillage. As well Kari will share the discoveries on microbial diversity across rotations and tillage types. The overall discussion will help the audience understand the difference tillage and rotation plays in soil health as Dan will give a farmers perspective of what soil health means for his fields and resulting crops.
Visit https://gfo.ca/webinar/ to watch the webinar.
2020 Cover Crops - Clover and Options
Aug 01 - Dec 31, 2020
online
In this issue of GrainTalk webinar, Anne Verhallen discusses clover as a cover crop. What the differences are between clovers and when to use which clover. Also evaluation of the clover stand and the distribution of established plants. Discussion will also encompass what options growers have in patching up or replacing a not so good stand of clover in order to build soil aggregate stability by including a cover crop after wheat. Anne will also review the use of the Cover Crop tool, available online at the Midwest Cover Crop Council website which Ontario is a part of.
Visit https://gfo.ca/webinar/ to watch the full webinar.
IPM Course for Corn and Soybeans
Feb 09, 2021
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Course for Corn and Soybeans fulfills the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for certification of those who purchase and use Class E pesticides.
Please contact Lynn Van Maanen at lvanma01@uoguelph.ca for further details.
Online - Pesticide Vendor Course
Aug 10, 2020 - Mar 15, 2021
Online
One-day online course. Following dates available:
- August 10, 2020
- October 19, 2020
- January 25, 2021
- February 22, 2021
- March 15, 2021
The Pesticide Vendor Certification Course - Online covers the same content as the PVCC - 2 Day. The participants will have 10 days to complete the online course. It will take approximately 14 hours to complete, but students can choose when within those 10 days they do the 9 modules. The activities within the modules include case studies, quizzes and on-line discussions amongst the students and the instructor. Please visit https://www.opep.ca/index.cfm/pesticide-vendors/courseexam-schedule-dates/ for information.
Soil & Water Management CEU Area: Water, nutrient, and chemical movement off-site
CEUs: 1
Integrated Pest Management CEU Area: Proper use of crop protection products and label updates
CEUs: 7
Professional Development CEU Area: Liability issues
CEUs: 1
IPM Course for Corn and Soybeans
Mar 23, 2021
The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Course for Corn and Soybeans fulfills the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for certification of those who purchase and use Class E pesticides.
Please contact Lynn Van Maanen at lvanma01@uoguelph.ca for further details.