Be sure to follow @FarmsMarketing and the #ONYield24 on X (formerly Twitter) to see what Agostino and Prinzen have to say about the fields they are visiting. “Ontario is a big province, and this year like no other year, we are going to swing significant swings in yields,” says Prinzen.
What will the final yields be and how big will production be in Ontario and will it have any impact on basis? The U.S. is expecting record yields as drought have spared the corn of the U.S. corn Belt which could keep prices low as demand remains week.
Two events are held following the end of the Great Ontario Yield Crop Tour. “These events are held to bring farmers up to speed on the tour findings and to learn more about how to better their yields by providing demos on new technology, farm management practices, and agronomy,” shares Agostino.
The first wrap up event will be held Thursday, August 22 at Derks Elevator in Chesterville. In addition to seven agronomy demonstrations the event will feature a keynote presentation by Shaun Casteel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Agronomy, Soybean Specialist in West Lafayette, IN. His presentation is entitled: Setting and Expanding on Foundations to Maximize Soybean Yield.
The second and final event will be held Thursday, August 29, in Woodstock, Ontario at Discovery Farm Woodstock. In addition to 7 agronomy demonstrations the event will feature a keynote presentation by Daniel Quinn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Corn Specialist with Purdue University, Central Michigan. His presentation is entitled: We Didn’t Start the Fire! Further Understanding the Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Corn Development and Yield.
There is no fee to attend either event, but producers must pre-register https://riskmanagement.farms.com/events/ontario-yield-tour-2024/tour-events/registration.
Key Certified Crop Advisors can earn Nutrient Management and Crop Management CEU Credits when attending either event!