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1. Sizzlin' Soybeans!

It's the Kitchen Sink! From throwing everything imaginable at soybeans to what factors actually pay. Mike and Horst unveil the top strategies to blow soybean yield out of the ballpark.

Mike Staton, Michigan State University
Horst Bohner, OMAFRA


Live Stage Wednesday, January 4, 2023 9:07 AM - 9:57 AM

2. Magnificent Maize

With incredible experience, knowledge, and an unmatched repertoire of data, Joe and Greg deliver the profit robbers and yield drivers to make your corn crop the best ever.

Dr. Joe Lauer, UW-Madison
Greg Stewart, Maizex Seeds


Live Stage Wednesday, January 4, 2023 11:17 AM - 12:07 PM

3. Positives of Climate Change

From longer growing seasons to corn as an air conditioner, Jeff integrates our changing climate with crop management for bigger yields.

Dr. Jeffrey Schussler, Schussler Ag Research Solutions


Live Stage Wednesday, January 4, 2023 1:17 PM - 2:07 PM

4. Physiology 101: Corn

Dr. Dave ties the "how" of corn crop growth to the "why" of crop management. Hone your corn production skills by applying these relationships.

Dr. Dave Hooker, UGRC


Live Stage Thursday, January 5, 2023 9:07 AM - 9:57 AM

5. kNowiNg NitrogeN

From a critical yield driver to an environmental concern, Josh, Claudia, and Deb deliver the details on how to fine tune nitrogen for minimal risk and maximum return on every crop.

Deb Campbell, Agronomy Advantage
Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, UG
Dr. Josh Nasielski, UG


Live Stage Thursday, January 5, 2023 11:17 AM - 12:07 PM

6. Critical Planning in Farm Transitions

"Canada's Farm Whisperer" shares critical farm transition strategies to ensure a vibrant family farm for tomorrow. Elaine will be live on the hot-seat to answer your toughest questions.

Elaine Froese, Boissevain, MB


Live Stage Thursday, January 5, 2023 11:17 AM - 12:07 PM

7. Production Pundits

BRING IT! Wrap up the LIVE STAGE with a great discussion as Emma, Brad and Sean answer your questions, while WheatPete pontificates about their responses.

Brad Garlough, Syngenta Canada
Sean Cochrane, Agri-Partners Crop Centre
Emma Epp, Epp Ag Solutions


Live Stage Thursday, January 5, 2023 3:27 PM - 4:17 PM

8. Smart Sprayers

Don't Miss These

A guru in the sprayer world, Guy explains how sprayer intelligence works, the myriad of calculations, and what it can offer today and what is on the horizon.

Guy Coleman, University of Sydney, Australia


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

9. Dollars from $oil Health

Don't Miss These

You can spend a lot of dollars improving soil health, but what's the ROI? A country wide project in the US, what works, how you measure it, and what pays!

Cam Ogilvie, Soil Health Institute
Dr. Maria Bowman, USDA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

10. Money Impacts

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Global monetary policy impacts commodity markets. Bank policy decisions set the course for market volatility in 2022: where does it look like we are headed in 2023?

Dr. Arlan Suderman, StoneX Group.


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

11. Cover Crop Recipes

Anne leads us on an incredible journey, talking with producers that have discovered and developed cover crop strategies that work on their farms.

Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

12. Winning with No-Till

Successful no-till farmers discuss their winning formulas on clay soils, including the pitfalls to avoid.

Mike Belan, Belan Farms
Henry Denotter, Denotter Farms
Larry Dyck, Campden Grain


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

13. Forages for the Future

Debunking forage myths, improving sustainability and making money with forages on a cash crop farm.

Pat Lynch, Agronomist, Peterborough
Fritz Trauttmansdorff, Dunlea Farms


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

14. Top Soybean Tips

This "Farmer Rapid Fire" panel talks big soybean yield potential and how they got there.

Jeff Barlow
Eric Devlaeminck
Bruce Hudson
John Morton
John Wilken
Henry Prinzen, Maizex Seeds - Moderator


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

15. Maximizing Returns in 2023

Steve returns to discuss current grain markets, focusing on the opportunities for Ontario farmers to maximize returns and where the risks ahead lie.

Steve Kell, Kell Grain Elevators


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

16. Levelling the Field

Eroded knolls pull the field average down! Dan and Dan explain soil variability and how to manage for optimal crop productivity on fields with complex topography.

Dan Saurette, OMAFRA
Dan Breckon, Woodrill Farms


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

17. Baby those Beans

Edible beans respond best to careful management. Mike and Scott talk management strategies that work.

Mike Donnelly-Vanderloo, Cobble Creek Farms
Dr. Scott Bales, Michigan State University


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

18. The Promise Of Biologicals

Biologicals are the next big thing with huge potential. The latest research results, will they deliver as advertised?

Dr. Pedro Antunes, Algoma University
Dale Cowan, AGRIS Cooperatives
Dr. Connor Sible, University of Illinois


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

19. Organic Production Needs Tillage!??

What are the tillage options in organic farming? These keen growers discuss how organic production works with reduced tillage.

Brett Israel, 3Gen Organics
Ken Laing, Orchard Hill Farm
Morris Van De Walle, Vandeholm Farms


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

20. Magical Manure

From testing to nitrogen to organic matter, Andrew and Chris show how to maximize the magic!

Dr. Andrew VanderZaag, AAFC
Christine Brown, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

21. Keeping Herbicides Home!

From droplet size and boom height to volatility and inversions, the science of how to keep herbicides at home where they belong.

Dr. Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri
Dr. Tom Wolf, Agrimetrix Research & Training


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

22. Hitting the Target

From nozzle choice to coverage to getting the best control, Troy's years of experience will help you hit the target.

Troy Basaraba, Bayer CropScience


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

23. Building Soil Nitrogen

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Can you build the soil nitrogen pool and reduce fertilizer needs? Stuart and Laura discuss building, and cashing in on, soil organic nitrogen.

Dr. Stuart Grandy, University of New Hampshire
Dr. Laura Van Eerd, UGRC


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

24. Wild Weather

Mother Nature isn't always all that motherly! Jeff looks at recent trends and what we might expect for the 2023 growing season.

Dr. Jeff Andresen, Michigan State University


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

25. Resilient Woodlots

From Emerald Ash Borer to severe weather, farm woodlots have been decimated. Join these seasoned experts as they visit impacted woodlots to talk management and restoration strategies.

Greg Greer, GWG Resources Services
Al Stinson, Retired MNRF Forest Specialist
Jenny Liu, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

26. Dream Drills

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Finding the perfect drill for narrow row crops is a challenge. These growers have decided what's critical, what's nice, and what's expendable.

Mark Brock, Shepherd Creek Farms
Adam Hayter, Hayter's Farm
Lawrence Hogan, Lucknow
Tyler McBlain, McBlain Farms
Ian McDonald, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

27. How Much is Enough?

Insuring the modern cash crop farm; do you have enough and the right protection?

Mike Brine, Trillium Mutual Insurance
Kevin Varley, Josslin Insurance


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

28. Stress is REAL!

Lauren shares how to recognize and understand farm stress so you can take care of your own physical and mental well being, plus offer support to those around you.

Lauren Van Ewyk, National Farmer Mental Health Alliance


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

29. Water is CRITICAL

When there isn't rain to make grain, irrigation it is! Annie shares her farm's journey to maximize water use! conventional production.

Annie Dee, Dee River Ranch, AL
Rebecca Shortt, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

30. Building Soils

From the research to the practical, Glenn and Andy discuss using organic amendments to rejuvenate and revitalize your soil.

Andy Kieraszewicz, Rodney
Glenn Munroe, Compost Council of Canada


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

31. Soil Carbon Realities

Can we build soil carbon? The how and how much of what is possible.

Dr. Bert VandenBygaart, AAFC
Dr. Adam Gillespie, UG


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

32. The Potential of AgroEcology

From trees on farms to intercropping, there are many perceptions and misconceptions on biodiversity in agriculture. Marney shows how to apply ecological principles to achieve success with agrobiodiversity.

Dr. Marney Isaac, University of Toronto


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

33. Keeping Soybeans CLEAN

From 30 years of weed control research, Peter brings his experience, research and incredible depth of knowledge to talk top strategies to keep soybean fields clean.

Dr. Peter Sikkema, UGRC


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

34. Race Against Resistance

From 5-way resistant waterhemp to flying fleabane, resistant weeds continue their rapid spread. Where are they, and how to keep them under control.

Dr. Peter Sikkema, UGRC


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

35. Wicked WireWorms

Wireworms continue to become more problematic. The latest on scouting and novel management options for this troublesome pest.

Dr. Ian Scott, AAFC
Dr. Wim van Herk, AAFC
Dr. Jocelyn Smith, UGRC


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

36. Agronomy Corner!

2022 was a year of HUGE variability across #Ontag. These keen young agronomists recount what happened, and what worked, to help you overcome these problems in 2023. .

Jake Elgersma, Gralex Agronomy
Leigh Hudson-Templeton, Maizex Seeds
Anita Speers, Bonduelle


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

37. Fungicide Strategies

Tar spot is here to stay, but does that mean we always need to spray? The latest on fungicide management and decision making tools.

Dr. Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University
Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University
Albert Tenuta, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

38. Problem Weeds Q & A

Noxious! Invasive! Resistant! Problem weeds can be all of these. Mike takes questions and gives the answers for how to handle these tough customers.

Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

39. Mysterious Manganese

The leading expert on this tough to understand micronutrient, Dr. Husted will unravel the mystery and help you know the when, where and how.

Dr. Søren Husted, University of Copenhagen


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

40. Fertility Fever

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How can you improve your strategy with high priced P&K? John and Colin dig into soil dynamics to improve fertilizer efficiency for today and the future.

Dr. John Lauzon, UG
Colin Elgie, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

41. Precision Ag: What's Hype What's Real!

Technology changes FAST! What's new, what's old and what WORKS

Dr. Scott Shearer, Ohio State University
Dr. John Sulik, UG


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

42. Wheat Kansas Style

Kansas is BIG WHEAT country! From fertilizer to fungicides, Romulo brings new ideas for what might work and what might not, for Ontario growers.

Dr. Romulo Lollato, Kansas State University


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

43. Improving Soil Fitness

Soil health improvements increase soil working days which greatly reduces farmer stress. Anna puts this excellent package together.

Dr. Anna Cates, University of Minnesota


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

44. DIY Equipment Upgrades

Colin and Andrew's excellent DIY Adventure takes you to the farms and the farmers who innovate on a shoestring

Henry & Jeremy Denotter, Denotter Farms
Mark Richards, Richards Rolling Acres
Warren Schneckenburger, Cedar Lodge Farms
Laurent Van Arkel, Van Arkel Farms
Jonathan Zettler, Fieldwalker Agronomy


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

45. Cover Crops and Corn

The pitfalls, the opportunities, and the management musts that can make planting corn into a cover crop work.

Dr. Josh Nasielski, UG
Olivia Noorenberghe, Pride Seeds
Dr. Dave Hooker, UGRC


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

46. Drainage Impacts

The effects of agricultural drainage on soil and nitrogen management.

Dr. Mike Castellano, Iowa State University


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

47. WOW WHEAT!

The YEN has highlighted many excellent management strategies to grow better wheat. These growers tell how.

Jeffery Krohn, Krohn Acres, MI
Norm Lamothe, Woodleigh Farms
Andy Timmermans, Timmermans Farms
Sophie Krolikowski, OMAFRA - Moderator


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

48. Winning with Nitrogen

Turning the science of N into practical management practices, increasing the bottom line and lowering the footprint.

Dr. Craig Drury, AAFC
Dr. John Lauzon, UG


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

49. On-Farm Research Spotlight

Every farm field is a trial. These growers discuss the results from great research on their own farms (that you can do too).

Mark Davis, Hay Bay Genetics
Trevor Pennings, Elgin Grovlea
Nathan Renkema, Alstein Farms
Warren Schneckenburger, Cedar Lodge Farms


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

50. Know Your Numbers

With today's prices you need to keep your pencil sharp. These financial experts will help you Know Your Numbers so you can Grow Your Numbers.

Matt Aarts, Libro
Carson Burtwistle, RBC
Wilhelmina Waters, TD
John Molenhuis, OMAFRA - Moderator


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

51. Optimizing N on the Farm

From sand through loam to clay soils, these excellent farmers discuss their approaches to maximize returns from nitrogen on their farms.

Kevin VanderSpek, Shawn Schill, Ann Vermeersch


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

52. Take Homes to Win with Nitrogen

Johanna will compile the nitrogen learnings from the day at Waterloo and, together with all speakers from the day, answer questions and tie learnings into a nitrogen package that will help all attendees "Move the Bar" on nitrogen.

Johanna Lindeboom, Clark AgriServices


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

53. Pest Problems of the East - Q & A

With a focus on the unique pest issues that affect Eastern Ontario, Tracey will offer solutions and answer questions to help growers manage problematic pests.

Tracey Baute, OMAFRA


On Demand Available until March 31, 2023

Reviewed 10/27/2022

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