Upcoming events in the Atlantic Region
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NBSCIA Forage Nitrogen Fixing Capabilities
July 25, 2024, 1-3:30 pm, Charlo, NB
Join New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association for an afternoon learning what to plant to provide nitrogen fixation for your forage crop. Other topics include:
Forage management for pasture, hay, and silage, especially management for high quality perennial forage silage;
Forage species selection based on intended uses and environmental conditions;
Renovation of forage stands;
Alfalfa as a legume;
Bt resistant corn borer.
NBSCIA Forage Selection and Cereal Trial Field Day
July 26, 2024, 10 am - 5 pm, Carleton North, NB
Join New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association for a full day, multi-farm tour!
Start with a field walk at Graham Farms Ltd, with Dr. Nancy McLean from Dalhousie University, to discuss crop selection for nitrogen fixation in forages.
Enjoy a free BBQ lunch at 12:00.
After lunch, Jason Wells, NBDAAF forage specialist will discuss forages, European corn borer and BT corn.
Next, head over to Albright Farms in Jacksonville to for a tour of their cereal plot trial and to hear from Peter Scott, NBDAAF cereal specialist on NB potential cereal varieties.
10th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day
Aug. 7, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, Nappan Research Farm, NS
The 10th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day will occur at the AAFC Research Farm in Nappan on August 7th, 2024. The forage field day is a valuable experience for producers and industry professionals alike. The focus will be on forage production and quality/quantity measuring, including research highlights from the AAFC scientists as well as field demonstrations and industry presentations. It's also an opportunity to interact directly with AAFC staff, the Maritime Beef Council, and other industry players.
Precision Agriculture Demo Day
July 15, 2024, 1-5 pm, Second North River, NB
Join New Brunswick Soil and Crop Improvement Association for an afternoon learning about improved nitrogen management with a drone on Boscenic Farms.
