Times |
January 6th |
January 7th |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | 17 Marketing Masters 1 | 19 Wheat Wizard |
| 10:00 AM | 23 King Korn | 18 Marketing Masters 2 |
| 11:00 AM | 29 Fertilizer’s Changing World | 30 Resilient Soil |
| 12:00 PM | 25 Soybean Secrets | 33 Weed Whisperer |
| 01:00 PM | 11 Terry O’Reilly - FEATURE SPEAKER | 12 Dr. Jody Carrington - FEATURE SPEAKER |
| 02:10 PM | 22 Bin Busting Beans | 16 Staying Ahead of Diseases |
| 03:10 PM | 28 Fertilizer Philosophies | 27 Is Residue the Enemy? |
| 04:10 PM | 37 Agronomy Answers | 31 Production Pundits |
One soil test, 3 different fertilizer recommendations? Making sense of soil test results.
Colin Elgie, OMAFA
Building on Soil Test Savvy, Colin takes us to the next level in understanding and interpreting soil tests.
Colin Elgie, OMAFA
The tools and tricks to understand resistance on your farm and choose control strategies that work.
Dr. Isabelle Aicklen, UGRC
Chris Grainger, TurnKey Genomics Inc.
Join us as Len answers the questions that are on everyone's mind.
Len Davies, Legacy Planning Group
Know the rules and regulations to be both legal and road-safe for 2026.
Andrew Smith, MTO
Options and opportunities to deter theft on your farm.
Sgt. Jillian Johnson & Bradley Hull, Auxiliary Inspector, OPP
The Dan's showcase the Ontario Soils GeoHub, a new website that provides a central location to access soil information in Ontario.
Daniel Saurette & Dan Bihari, OMAFA
Nifty ideas and alterations to make repair jobs easier and life go more smoothly on the farm.
Andrew Barrie & Colin Elgie, OMAFA
Manure treatment systems that pay.
Mel Luymes, OPACA
Christine Brown, OMAFA
Deciding why, when, where and how to use your many tillage options.
Jim Boak, Salford Group (Retired)
Colin Elgie & Ian McDonald, OMAFA
Clarence's groundbreaking research that crops sense weeds and the practical applications for farmers.
Dr. Clarence Swanton, UG
The in's and out's of soybean herbicide technology and where each program fits.
Adam Pfeffer, Bayer
Greg Stopps, Corteva
Mike Cowbrough, OMAFA [Moderator]
2025: a fierce resurgence of corn rootworm! These leading experts unpack the latest breakthroughs in resistance, biological control, and the real economics of rootworm management.
Dr. Erin Hodgson, Iowa State University
Tuesday Schroeder & Dr. Jocelyn Smith, UGRC
The latest in disease forecasting and control options to manage diseases and maximize yields.
Dr. Alison Robertson, Iowa State University
Albert Tenuta, OMAFA
Why didn't we all forward contract? Steve's excellent insights into strategies moving forward.
Steve Kell, Kell Grain Elevators
Ben brings marketing insights and ideas to make sales in the top end of the market.
Ben Buckner, AgResource Company
From the highest wheat yield area in the world, Mark discusses the factors needed to optimize wheat yields.
Mark Stubbs, Louth, UK
How does the science of the new struvite (Crystal Green) phosphorus fertilizer stack up with other P sources on the market now?
Dr. Kim Schneider, UG
Dr. Kokulan Vivekananthan, OSCIA
Beyond the environmental benefits, how 4R principles impact the economics on your farm.
Rob Gamble, Agri-Metrics Consulting
Matt and Hugh delve deep into their research chasing high yield soybeans.
Dr. Hugh Earl, UG
Matt Rundle, Syngenta
A master of high yield corn, Fred will focus on the key factors driving high yield corn.
Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois
Digging into the science of managing crop residue - effects on soil properties, water movement, and crop production.
Dr. Humberto Blanco, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ian McDonald, OMAFA
Fan favourites Horst and Adrian sift through mountains of data for the secrets to soybean success.
Dr. Adrian Correndo, UG
Horst Bohner, OMAFA
Drone pesticide application brings many possibilities and challenges. Jason will cover the pitfalls and the parameters for success.
Dr. Jason Deveau, OMAFA
These growers talk successful ways to manage residue for soil protection, health and maximum yield.
Greg Cruickshank, Paris
Shawn Schill, Arthur
Matt Langford, Thorndale
Greg Stewart, Syngenta [Moderator]
Beyond the simple, are there ratios or other tricks to knowing what fertility your soil needs?
Dr. John Lauzon, UG
Tariff's, politics and pricing. How the fertilizer world is trying to adapt.
Hugh Loomans, Sylvite
From tillage and earthworms to drainage and nitrogen cycling, ways to help weatherproof your soils.
Dr. Eileen Kladivko
Get your burning questions answered by this passionate panel of agronomists.
Harrison Todd, RBC
Is green on green spraying technology for you? The science and the evolution.
Dr. Tom Wolf, Agrimetrix Research
From 30 years of research, Peter puts together his Top 10 takeaways for weed management in corn.
Dr. Peter Sikkema
The new Root AI tool looks at options and scenarios to make the BEST farm management decisions.
Mohamad Yaghi, FCC
From drought to deluge, Ron will cover weather prediction, information sources, and weather FUN
Ron Bianchi, Meteorologist
From tillage through weed control to fungicides and harvest decisions, Matt tells how to target excellence.
Matt Underwood, Underwood Grain
Text your questions to WheatPete all day (519 318 2040). Pete and his "wingmen" will dig out answers from experts in the room and at the conference for a fun, end of day discussion.
Peter Johnson, Real Agriculture
Greg Stewart, Syngenta
Colin Elgie, OMAFA
Chris brings drainage innovations and ways to use tile drainage to its maximum.
Dr. Chris Hay, Chris Hay Consulting
These top growers discuss where they have seen the "wins" in the search for soil health.
Peter Harvey, Cookstown
Warren Schneckenburger, Morrisburg
Larry Dyck, Campden
Jake Munroe, OMAFA [Moderator]
A hands-on walk-through options and opportunities to get the most out of your sprayer.
Matthew McCallum, Huron Tractor
Mark Robson, Case IH
TJ Poelman, UGRC
Times |
January 16th |
|---|---|
| 09:10 AM | 41 Looking Back, Looking Forwardt |
| 10:20 AM | 42 Wheat Insights from Across the Pond |
| 11:10 AM | 43 Strip Till Show and Tell |
| 01:00 PM | 44 IPM in Action! |
| 01:50 PM | 45 Feeding the Soil and the Crop |
| 03:00 PM | 46 I Robot, What’s Happening and Are We Ready? |
What are the business models behind Precision Ag services? Setting realistic expectations for ROI
Cory Weber, FS Partners
Dilan Boisvert, FieldView
Jonathan Zettler, Fieldwalker Agronomy
Graham Burton, Premier Equipment
Dr. John Sulik, UG (Moderator)
What keeps you up at night? Leveraging Precision Ag to address farmers' agronomic problems.
Dr. John Sulik, UG
Dale Steele, Steele Ag Insights, AB
Quantifying field variability using many types of sensor data to inform management.
Dale Steele, Steele Ag Insight, AB
Various tools and technologies will be discussed that are used to address specific problems and provide solutions that enhance management and improve ROI.
Graham Burton, Premier Equipment
Aaron Breimer, Moose Ag
Brendan Louwagie, Sylvite
Danny Jefferies, Honeyland Ag Services (Moderator)
How to measure agronomic significance of precision management, driving informed decision making.
Dr. Adrian Correndo, UG
Dr. Scott Shearer, The Ohio State University
What's coming down the road? What top experts are talking about.
Dr. Scott Shearer, The Ohio State University
Reviewed 10/15/2025