Soybean Management and Research Transfer (SMART) Day is an all-day educational event for farmers and agronomists to sharpen their soybean management skills. Attendees will tour agronomic research plots, learn how results can be applied to their farm and interact with researchers and production specialists.
Event details:
SMART Day 2016 will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
Registration and coffee: 8:15 a.m.
Tour: 9:00am to 3:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Location: University of Manitoba Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman, MB – 1.8 km west of junction of Hwy 3 and 13.
Registration is free for farmer members in good standing with MPSG.
Agronomist fee is $50. Five CCA CEU credits are available.
Pre-registration is required for all attendees by July 15, 2016.
Topics, speakers and agronomic questions SMART Day will address:
Soybean N Fertility Dynamics with John Heard, Yvonne Lawley and Navneet Brar
- Why and when do soybeans need supplemental N fertilizer?
- Does high residual soil N or N fertilizer inhibit N fixation?
- How can I assess soybean N sufficiency in season?
Weed Management Considerations for Soybean with Rob Gulden and Jeanette Gaultier
What is the critical weed free period for soybeans?
- What issues and opportunities can dicamba-resistant soybeans create?
- Can residual soil N levels affect competition between soybeans and volunteer canola?
Soybean Aphid and Predators: Scouting and Control with John Gavloski, Alejandro Costamanga and Jordan Bannerman
- What are the most effective beneficial insects for suppressing aphid levels?
- How should I determine economic thresholds?
Soybean Seed Handling for Improved Emergence with Dennis Lange and Terry Buss
- What is the trade-off between seeding deep to chase moisture and risking seed desiccation?
- How can I reduce seed damage during seed handling at seeding?
Soybean Root Rots with Kristen Podolsky and Debra McLaren
What pathogens should I keep an eye out for?
What can I do to minimize risk of root rot?
Source : ManitobaPulse