Join APG's Zone 5 for a crop walk in Mannville on July 29 at 11 am at Konieczny Seeds. APG Research Manager Dr. Jenn Walker will speak about faba beans and yellow peas. Lunch will be provided at the Mannville Riverview Golf Course after the crop walk. To register, contact: Scott Konieczny at 1-780-581-5693. Click here for directions to Konieczny Seeds.

Alberta Grains, Alberta Pulse Growers, and Alberta Canola are proud to partner with Lethbridge Polytechnic, Western Crop Innovations, and Lakeland College to bring you hands-on, in-field learning events in three locations across the province. Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days are designed for farmers, agronomists and industry professionals who want timely, relevant and practical insights into the most pressing agronomic and crop management challenges today. Join us at any of the following events: July 14 – Lethbridge Polytechnic | Lethbridge, AB July 16 – Lakeland College | Vermilion, AB July 28 – Western Crop Innovations | Lacombe, AB You can expect in-field learning stations and demonstrations; expert insights on herbicide injury and wild oat management along with crop specific information. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain field-ready knowledge and sharpen your agronomic decision-making. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or new to the field, Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days offer something for everyone.

Plots to be toured include: - local canola variety trial - pulse regional variety trials - lupin variety trials We will also be looking at a local producer's lupin field, and touring (bus provided) the new lupin processing plant, Milwest Distillery, and Westlock Terminal (TBD) Speakers include Keith Gabert (canola agronomy), Lupin Platform Canada, Amanda Jorgensen (insect updates), and local researchers Tour will conclude with supper.$10 for community members; free for Pd GRO Members ($30/yr) Event Address: Milwest Distillery (59510 Rg Rd 10 Westlock County) The site is just west of the Hazel Bluff Hall on Hwy 18, and then south on Rg Rd 10. Questions? Contact GRO at (780) 349-4546 or extension@gatewayresearch.org

Grab your hat, bring your questions, and join us in the field! Our St. Paul Field Tour is your chance to see this year’s crop trials up close, hear from industry experts, and connect with fellow producers over a day of practical, boots-on-the-ground learning. Explore trial plots, compare varieties side-by-side, and discover what’s performing under local growing conditions. Along the way, you’ll hear from guest speakers Tristan Choi, Jagroop Gill-Kahlon, and Brian Kennedy as they share insights on lupins, peas, faba beans, cereals, and emerging opportunities for Alberta producers. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, better varieties, or simply an excuse to spend a day talking agriculture with great people, there’s something for everyone at this year’s tour.

Alberta Grains, Alberta Pulse Growers, and Alberta Canola are proud to partner with Lethbridge Polytechnic, Western Crop Innovations, and Lakeland College to bring you hands-on, in-field learning events in three locations across the province. Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days are designed for farmers, agronomists and industry professionals who want timely, relevant and practical insights into the most pressing agronomic and crop management challenges today. Join us at any of the following events: July 14 – Lethbridge Polytechnic | Lethbridge, AB July 16 – Lakeland College | Vermilion, AB July 28 – Western Crop Innovations | Lacombe, AB You can expect in-field learning stations and demonstrations; expert insights on herbicide injury and wild oat management along with crop specific information. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain field-ready knowledge and sharpen your agronomic decision-making. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or new to the field, Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days offer something for everyone.

Topics covered at this event include reduced fertilizer recommendations for crops, disease ID and management for irrigated peas and beans, cover crops and soil health, potato agronomy, strip-tillage management, double cropping for beef cattle feed, and reduced irrigation response in wheat.