25th Annual Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days
July 3rd & 4th, 2019
A co-operative effort between: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus; and The Southwest Soil & Crop Improvement Associations.
Providing "hands-on" learning experiences
The diagnostic day is designed specifically to improve the problem solving skills of seed, fertilizer and chemical industry personnel and agricultural consultants.
The Diagnostic Day is an annual event that highlights current topics of interest. The goal of the day is to provide quality, state-of-the-art training in all aspects of crop production and management.
The Southwest Crop Diagnostic Day provides agribusiness personnel with hands-on learning experiences to assist in the correct identification and treatment of crop problems common to southern Ontario. The program provides a real-world environment where agriculturists can hone their crop trouble-shooting skills and evaluate new and alternative managment strategies.
To facilitate discussion with speakers, participants will be broken into small groups of approximately 20 people. Each group will rotate through the ten stops.
Staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will conduct the sessions.
Program Details
Nutrient Deficiency – Learn strategies to identify common (and not so common) crop nutrient deficiencies with live plant samples. (NM)
Herbicide Injury in Corn and Soybeans – A hands-on look at herbicide injury in corn and soybeans. Learn to recognize the symptoms caused by new and common products. (PM)
Strip Till and You – A deeper look at strip till management. (CM)
Avoid Tank Mix Errors – At this stop we will discuss best practices in tank mixing, demonstrate common mistakes and how to avoid them. Attendees will receive a copy of "Avoid Tank Mixing Errors" - a guide by Purdue University. (PM)
Change is in the Air – Climate Change and Ontario Weeds (PM)
Wheat Wisdom - A look at some of the latest tools to help you get the most out of your wheat crop!. (CM)
Cover Crop Roots, Digging a Bit Deeper – A hands-on look at what cover crops are doing to improve yield, crop resilience and soil structure. (SWM)
The Soybean Power Start Program – Should nitrogen be used to help soybeans overcome early season stress? Are lower seeding rates necessary for intensively managed soybeans? This stop will discuss early season soybean issues and solutions. (CM)
Insect Resistance Management – Whether it's insecticide or transgenics, learn how to scout for and mitigate resistance. (PM)
Let's Talk Disease Management! – 2018 brought Gibberella and DON! Will it be so in 2019 or other diseases? (PM)
Fees
Regular registration fee: $100 - registration open now until June 27, 2019
Door registration fee: $125 based on availablity - begins June 28th, 2019
Register
Pre-registration is required for the 2019 Southwest Crop Diagnostic Day. Registration will be limited to 200 registrants per day. The same program will be offered on two separate days, therefore the program will be the same for each day. A receipt/confirmation email will be sent to you prior to the Diagnostic Day. If you are unable to attend as planned, your registration may be transferred to another individual for this year’s program or you can register for 2020 Diagnostic Day (for an additional cost of $50.00). No refunds will be granted.
Online
Door Registration
Door Registration will be based on availability. Fee $125
Contact Information
Registration enquiries: 1-866-222-9682
General enquiries:519-674-1690
Email: rcabc@uoguelph.ca
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OUTDOORS, for safety concerns, closed footwear is required.
Program and Materials
All participants will receive a reference packet containing relevant publications from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and various agricultural industry sources. Information in the packet will include topics on many of the fertility, insect, weed, disease and general crop problems encountered at the diagnostic day.
Application has been made to offer participants continuing education units in the areas of Pest Management; Crop Management, Nutrient Management and Soil and Water Management, for Certified Crop Advisors. Complete details will be contained in the reference package handed out on the day of the event.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The program will start at 8:45 a.m. sharp and conclude at 3:00 p.m. All parts of the program will be conducted at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, Ridgetown, Ontario. Refreshments and a complimentary lunch will be provided by sponsors.
Ridgetown Campus is located on County Road 17, 6 km south of Hwy. 401 (Exit 109) and 6 km north of Hwy. 3 at Morpeth. We are located on the east side of the town of Ridgetown.
Reviewed 05/23/2019