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Farming Smarter is working with industry partners to develop regional insight into improving hemp seedling emergence in a bid to optimize costs for farmers.
Agronomy experts from around the world come together to share insight and swap knowledge, Dec. 11. Your business can support this innovative experience for southern Alberta farmers re-learn best practices to improve their operations!
Ashley Wagenaar invites you to one of two pop-up chats to learn about cover crops after potato harvest, and a virtual conversation recapping a year of in-field learning!
The first year of a Farming Smarter study exploring hemp retting opportunities is coming to close on fall work. All that remains is waiting for spring, when the winter retting will conclude
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Board Director Scott Holtman first noticed Farming Smarter while on his way to the Irrigation Update seminar many years ago he spotted a road sign on Hwy 3 at the SMRID yard advertising a field event.
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This study was initiated to examine night and dawn time pesticide spray applications as a practical alternative to the daytime pesticide application.
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
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Sugar beet growing regions went from across the prairies to now only Ontario and southern Alberta. Now, Farming Smarter aims to identify the best management practices for the crop so producers can optimize and enhance their operations.
With over three quarters of its 173 trials harvested, Farming Smarter expects to complete harvest by the second week of Sept except silage and grain corn trials.
We're done rolling for our Rolling Cereals trial, finishing with the most interesting year yet. Rain, heat, and more rain have created new obstacles and opportunities for the team!
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Connect with leaders from around the world to learn how you can innovate and upgrade your operationJoin us December 11 for the 2024 Global Crop Production Virtual Conference for the opportunity to hear research from leading agronomy experts that you can use locally.Enhance your knowledge and start the next growing season off strong! Relearn how to best implement old practices and pick up new ideas to take to the field. Buy your ticket today and take advantage of early bird pricing! |
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Connect with agronomy experts around the world and hear ideas you can apply locally!
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!