Early Bird Tickets on Sale

Oct 04, 2024

Farm and industry leaders can now register for CrossRoads – Alberta’s Crop Conference and take advantage of early bird pricing. CrossRoads is excited to host 500 participants at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta, on January 28 and 29, 2025. The two-day conference will kick off with an Opening Night Reception on January 27.

With a primary focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by farmers in the region, CrossRoads is designed to empower attendees with cutting-edge insights, technological advancements, and sustainable practices crucial for modern farming.

“We are excited with this year’s theme – Future proof your farm,” says farmer and foundation chair Todd Hames. “The industry is constantly evolving, and we want to bring the information to the farmers that helps make their farms more successful for the future”.

Early bird pricing of $475 for a Full Access Pass is in effect now until December 31, 2024, at crossroadscropconference.ca. Each ticket is value-packed with insightful speakers, hot breakfast & lunch, special events like the Opening Reception, Beer Hour Reception and more. With registration limited to 500 of western Canada’s farm and industry leaders, tickets are sure to sell quickly.

Over two days, CrossRoads will feature keynote speakers like Canadian farm to plate connector Michele Payn speaking about communicating with relevancy, clarity and trust in the industry. Bill Wirtz will be talking about the impact of ag policy on Canadian agriculture and the conference will close with agricultural meteorologist, Drew Lerner.

The annual event is a working collaboration by three of Alberta’s crop commissions - Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers.

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.