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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Mar 4th - Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre
Take this opportunity to meet a variety of growers, agronomists, and suppliers dedicated to optimizing their land’s crop available water in Saskatchewan.
Alana Serhan B.Envr. AAg
Territory Business Agronomist, Crop Intelligence
Tweet to @alana_serhanAlana Serhan joined the Crop Intelligence in 2022 and is currently in the role of Territory Business Agronomist covering Western Canada. Alana was…
Read MoreKyle Henderson
Business Manager, Crop Intelligence
Kyle joins us as the Business Manager for Crop Intelligence. In this role he will be responsible for building the team and business to ensure Crop…
Read MoreAlana Serhan B.Envr. AAg
Territory Business Agronomist, Crop Intelligence
Tweet to @alana_serhanAlana Serhan joined the Crop Intelligence in 2022 and is currently in the role of Territory Business Agronomist covering Western Canada. Alana was…
Read MoreHumaterra
During this session Kent will discuss how increasing the diversity and density of beneficial fungi and bacteria can improve soil biophysical properties, resulting in improved water infiltration, increased access to water through microbial interaction of the plant and soil system, and increased water use efficiency.
Water is almost always the limiting factor in productivity. When plants are supported with beneficial fungi and bacteria they become better at sourcing water (as well a nutrients) and are supported to access resources beyond their roots.
H-Start has shown to increase the ability of soil to take water in, move it deeper in the profile to reduce evaporation loss, and increase productivity per unit of water used by crops through data generated from Crop Intelligence probes.
Kent Gulash
Vice President Sales, Humaterra
Kent Gulash holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan. He has worked with growers, retailers, and consultants for…
Read MoreGetting at the Root of the Solution
Nutrient Management CEUs: 1
This session will start with an interactive discussion on how plants take up only nutrients that are plant available in the soil solution. The second part will be an interaction on the route of roots, along with how they support transpiration for the plant. This will tie in with how we can measure moisture use efficiency with expanded root management, measured with moisture probes. Managing Plant Stress, will be the final topic of which Steve will deliver a presentation on how plant stress starts with germination through to maturity. Nutrition for germination through to emergence and the importance of eliminating each stress. The overall value created will be for growers to improve their knowledge of sustainable crop management, while allowing CCA Sales Representatives the ability to align their expertise with their growers.
Steven McQueen CCA-ON, 4R NMS
Agronomy Manager, Owner, NACHURS ALPINE Solutions, McQueen Custom Farm Work Ltd.
Steve is a proud farmer, small business owner and agronomy manager, who has been invested in safe and sustainable Canadian Agriculture for over 40…
Read MoreWestgreen Agronomy
This session will delve into the critical role of water use in managing fall crops, particularly fall rye, and ultra-early seeding cereals. Brett and Andrew will explore the nuances of crop water usage by crop type with specific attention shown to peas and lentils, as well as discuss how leaving water reserves for future crops can enhance sustainability. Current uses of soil moisture probes will also be discussed, including their role in evaluating fall vs. spring moisture levels, snow moisture, and how these insights relate to forward selling strategies.
Additionally, the pair will examine the potential of Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) technology. The session will highlight how Westgreen Agronomy plans to utilize Crop Intelligence Irrigation in conjunction with Soil Optix mapping and sampling to generate precise 'if this, then that' water maps, considering factors like elevation and soil texture. Attention will be given to how crop timing, such as heading and flowering, correlates with hotter temperatures, and how irrigation practices can be optimized for different weather conditions.
Brett Galambos B. Sc
Owner, Westgreen Agronomy
Brett grew up on a mixed farm near Laird, SK. He completed his degree in 2011 and worked at local independent ag retail during the summers while…
Read MoreAndrew Reddekopp BSA, AAg, CAFA
Owner, Westgreen Agronomy
Andrew lives near Hepburn, SK with his family. He grew up on a grain farm and has been involved in crop production from a young age. Andrew received…
Read MoreMNP Ag Intellect
Over the last 4 years Mike has dug into the plant rooting data off of the soil moisture probe to better understand how heat affects the plant’s ability to root down to depth, and pull water efficiently. As each of those years was dry in his area, the insights derived were enlightening in showing that in fact drought and especially heat contributed more to rooting power and crop yield than precipitation in these conditions! Now 2024 was different all together, and with this comes even more learning. Mike will detail these learnings as well as some trial work that his group at MNP AgIntellect has completed which will illustrate ways to use the soil moisture probes to evaluate products and systems within his Agronomic consulting business
Mike Palmier
Owner and Operator, Max Ag Consulting
Tweet to @MikePalmierMike was raised on a mixed cattle/grain farm near Lafleche in south central Saskatchewan, and now resides on an acreage southwest of Plenty with his…
Read MoreEthan Gosling CCA CSL
Canadian Sales Manager, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture
Ethan brings a wealth of agricultural expertise and technology leadership to the stage. Raised on a mixed family farm near Strathmore, Alberta,…
Read MoreAlana Serhan B.Envr. AAg
Territory Business Agronomist, Crop Intelligence
Tweet to @alana_serhanAlana Serhan joined the Crop Intelligence in 2022 and is currently in the role of Territory Business Agronomist covering Western Canada. Alana was…
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