Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day 2008

The diagnostic day is designed specifically to improve the problem solving skills of seed, fertilizer and chemical industry personnel and agricultural consultants.

The Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day will provide growers and agri-business personnel with "hands-on" learning experiences to assist in the correct identification and treatment of crop problems common to eastern Ontario. The program will provide a "real-world" environment where agriculturists can hone their crop trouble-shooting skills and evaluate new and alternative management strategies.

This is the 11th annual Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day that will highlight current topics of interest. The long-term goal of the day is to provide quality, state-of-the-art training in all aspects of crop production and management.

To facilitate discussion with speakers, participants will be divided into small groups of about 20 people. Each group will rotate through each location. Extension, research and teaching staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, University of Guelph Kemptville Campus, McGill University, and agri-business personnel will conduct the sessions.

Registration

Pre-register for the Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day by July 4, 2008 and save $20.00. The registration fee includes lunch and materials. After July 4th, the registration fee is $70.00 per person. Registering in the morning of Tuesday, July 15, 2008, does not guarantee lunch. Receipts will be issued at the Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day. No refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to someone else. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and all parts of the program will be conducted at the Winchester Research Station.

Inquiries can be directed to Kemptville Resource Centre, OMAFRA at: (613) 258-8295.

To pre-register, mail the Registration Form along with your cheque for $50.00 payable to the:

Eastern Ontario Crop Advisory Committee

Mail to: Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day
c/o OMAFRA, Box 2004, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

Name: ___________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Town: _____________________________ Prov.: _______
Postal Code: _______________ County: ______________
Phone/Fax Number: ________________________________
Email: ______________________________________

Please indicate which organization you represent:
Farm Supply ____ Fertilizer____ Ag. Chemical____
Grower ___ Seed___ Other____________________________

Collection Notice:
The collection of personal information is necessary to administer the Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day offered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). It will be used to register you at the conference and to notify you of related events in the future. Payment will be forwarded to and administered by the Eastern Ontario Crop Advisory Committee. Questions about the collection of information can be directed to a Client Service Representative, Kemptville Resource Centre, OMAFRA, 59 Ministry Rd, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0, phone 613-258-8295.
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Payment (cash or cheque) will be provided to the Eastern Ontario Crop Advisory Committee for the purpose of processing registration fees. Questions about the collection by Eastern Ontario Crop Advisory Committee should be directed to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 613-258-8295.

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Topics in 2008

Soybeans - a look at the glyphosate and manganese interaction in soybeans.

Residue and Reduced Tillage Planting Issues - a discussion of high residue, reduced tillage planting practices.

New Alfalfa Diseases & Pest Management - discussion of the Crown Rot Root and Aphanomyces and scouting techniques in alfalfa.

Weed ID - learn how to identify annual grass seedlings with a look at control options.

Crop Diagnostic - practice your field scouting and crop diagnostic skills.

Plant Health and Diseases - diagnosing leaf diseases and discussing fungicide options in corn and soybeans.

Cereal Planting Staging - identify the critical stages of development and pest management timing.

Weed Control - close look at herbicide treatments for IP soybeans and forage burndown options.

Herbicide Injury in Corn - identify and discuss common herbicide injury symptoms.

Sprayer Roulette or Targeted Choice? - what to use and when? Join a lively discussion on spray.

Diagnostic Challenge - Challenge your diagnostic skills with the samples and questions at this stop.

Field Day Location

From Hwy 416 take exit 34 and head east on Country Rd 43. At the Turn right (south) onto Cty Rd 31. Just past the cut off to Chesterville turn right onto Baker Rd. The Winchester Research Station will be on your left.

FromHwy 401 take the exit for Ctry Rd 31 north and Baker Rd will be on your left just before the cut off for Chesterville (Baker Rd to your left and Guy Rd to your right) . The Winchester Research Station will be on your left.

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