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Irrigated Crop Production Update -- 2012 | |
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From the Jan 23, 2012 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | Maximizing the Productivity and Profitability of Irrigated Agriculture is the theme of the 2012 Irrigated Crop Production conference. The information and presentations on the agenda provide a wide-range of topics valuable to producers in irrigation areas of the province.
As well as a look of the 2011 crop year in review, the presentations included will focus on the following general themes:
- rotation management
- agronomic management
- pest management
- irrigation equipment
- irrigated crops
- water management
- financial management
- looking forward – innovations, opportunities and future directions
“Of particular note, Dr. Bob Blackshaw will be delivering a talk on glyphosate resistant kochia found in southern Alberta,” says Dr. Ross McKenzie, research scientist – agronomy, with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “This will be a very important presentation for farmers.”
The 2012 conference is being held at the Lethbridge Lodge on January 31 and February 1, 2012. The early bird registration deadline has passed. Regular registration is $100 per person. Registration is limited to 300 participants, and advance registration is recommended.
For further information, contact McKenzie at 403-381-5842. To register, contact Bev McIlroy at 403-381-5171.
Contact:
Dr. Ross McKenzie
403-381-5842 |
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Ross McKenzie.
This document is maintained by Rita Splawinski.
This information published to the web on January 18, 2012.
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