Attend the Saskatchewan canoLAB 2017 in Regina at the Queensbury Convention Centre on either Wednesday, February 15 or Thursday, February, 16. Proudly hosted by the Canola Council of Canada and SaskCanola, canoLAB is a hands-on, interactive workshop that features live canola plants and insects. Participants rotate through sessions focused on current canola production topics and led by Western Canada's top researchers and extension people.
CANOLAB IS BEING HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN REGINA!
A one-day workshop that runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Register for either Wednesday, February 15 or Thursday, February 16
Each day is identical. A hot lunch will be provided.
Registration fee is $150 plus GST -
click here to register now!
Free parking is available at the venue.
CCA and CCSC credits are being applied for.
SESSION & SPEAKERS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
SOIL TESTS AND SOIL FERTILITY
An in-depth look at soil test results and basing soil fertility recommendations on those results.
Speaker TBD
INSECT PESTS AND BENEFICIALS
A focus on all things Weevil: the Cabbage Seed Pod Weevil lifecycle; management strategies; assessing damage; and managing pests while keeping in mind beneficial insects.
Tyler Wist (AAFC Saskatoon), Boyd Mori (AAFC Saskatoon), and Meghan Vankosky (AAFC Saskatoon)
HERBICIDE ACTION AND INJURY
A look at different injury symptoms seen in the field. See how canola recovers from a range of herbicide applications, and take a close look at new chemistries and how they affect canola and other crops.
Clark Brenzil (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) and Linda Matthews (University of Saskatchewan)
TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS AND TANK MIXES GONE WRONG
Learn how temperature inversions work and risk factors on the farm with a live spraying demonstration. Find out how to avoid tank mixes that just do not work. Look at spray patterns and tank clean-out issues.
Brian Caldwell (Agrimetrix Research & Training)
STAND ESTABLISHMENT
What is the ideal canola stand density? New data and live plant samples will help you set plant density goals that best balance risk, economics and profit.
Murray Hartman (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry)
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Learn how to identify blackleg in the field, and how to manage this complex disease. Also take a close look at Sclerotinia, and how to manage this in rotation with other host crops.
Barbara Ziesman (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) and Gary Peng (AAFC Saskatoon)
CANOLA CRUSHING AND END-USE
What happens to canola once it leaves your farm? Learn about the crush process, market development and how canola oil stands up to its competitors in the world market.
Bruce Jowett (Canola Council of Canada)
A room block has been secured at the Residence Inn Marriott Regina for this event. Details provided with registration.
Source : Saskcanola