Eastern Ontario Crop Conference

January 27th, 2026

Main Sponsor

Kemptville, ON

Conference Information

Date: 
January 27th, 2026

Location:
Southgate Church
1303 French Settlement Road
Kemptville, ON


There will be 2 concurrent sessions every hour, offering attendees over 11 sessions to choose from. Don't forget to visit the Trade show for great discussions with industry reps!

Sessions recorded in Kemptville will be included as ON DEMAND sessions on the OAgC Virtual Platform as they become available until March 31st, 2026.

Kemptville Accommodations

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Kemptville
4022 County Rd 43, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
613-258-5939
 
Kemptville Suites by Rob Thompson Hotels
103 Clothier St East, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
613-215-0707
info@kemptvillesuites.ca
 
Driving in from the West? Brockville is the best option if you want to shorten your drive. Multiple options available along the 401. 40 minutes drive from Kemptville.
 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brockville
7815 Kent Blvd, Brockville, ON K6V 6N7
(613) 342-1883


Hampton Inn by Hilton Brockville
290 Crocker Crescent, Brockville, ON K6V 0E3
(613) 498-1818


Comfort Inn
7777 Kent Blvd, Brockville, ON K6V 6N7
(343) 504-9460
 
Flying in? Several options available close to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Car rental or carpooling required as there is no public transportation to Kemptville. 40 minutes drive from Kemptville.
 
Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa Airport
366 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1
(613) 739-7555


Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
2869 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2L9
(613) 248-1113

View latest agenda at eocc.eastontcropconference.ca!

2026 Agenda

Record-Breaking Wheat: Learnings from the Great Lakes YEN
Joanna Follings, OMAFA
Discover how the Great Lakes YEN is helping growers unlock wheat yield potential through data-driven insights, benchmarking, and collaborative learning across the region.
From Stover to Stand: On‑Farm Lessons for No‑Till Soybeans after Corn
Dr. Josh Nasielski & Lance Javier, UG
Learn what our Eastern Ontario on-farm trials say about managing corn residue ahead of no-till soybeans. You’ll get the information needed to help you figure out how to improve soybean performance on your farm.
Biocontrol Breakthroughs and New Pest Mysteries: A New York Perspective
Mike Hunter, Cornell University
In 2024, corn stunt and corn leafhopper were found for the first time in New York. Is this a new pest threat or a ‘once and done’ occurrence? Mike will share the research and his experiences from south of the border.
Successful Winter Cereals for Forage
Christine O’Reilly, OMAFA [Moderator]
Hear from farmers who are growing high quality winter cereals for forage. Learn why so many livestock growers are adopting the practice, how it works on farm, and tips for success.
Fight Back: Proven Tactics to Control Persistent Weeds
Mike Cowbrough, OMAFA
Mike will go through the latest in best management practices for the control of common weed problems in field crops.

Sponsor

Proud Sponsor: Koch

Koch Agronomic Services is the lead sponsor of the Eastern Ontario Crop Conference. Thank you to Koch for supporting local agronomy and practical crop solutions for Eastern Ontario farmers.
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2026 Tradeshow TBA

  • Maizex Seeds

  • OMAFA

  • Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association

  • Farm Credit Canada

  • ALUS Canada

  • Broadgrain Commodities

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