Think Wheat 2020

Dec 19, 2019

Think Wheat 2020 - March 4, 5, & 6

Join Sask Wheat for the latest wheat agronomy and marketing information at the Think Wheat extension meetings.

Think Wheat 2020 will bring you information on topics such as weed control, pest management, global wheat markets, fertilizer optimization, and the latest technology! Speakers include:

Marlene Boersch (Mercantile Consulting) - Global wheat markets and marketing opportunities

Mike Hall (East Central Research Foundation) and Brianne McInnes (Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation) - Nitrogen management and yield maximization *

Barb Ziesman and Mitchell Japp (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) - FHB and disease management *

Clark Brenzil (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) - Weed control and herbicide resistance

Joey Vanneste (Canadian Grain Commission) - Grain grading, collecting a representative sample, and CGC programs for producers

More speakers will be added!

Don’t miss out - register today for one of the sessions:

Tuesday, March 3 - Assiniboia

Prince Of Wales Cultural And Recreation Centre Auditorium

Wednesday, March 4 - Davidson

Davidson Town Hall Auditorium

Thursday, March 5 - Melfort

Kerry Vickar Centre - Affinity Credit Union Room

Meeting Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

https://saskwheat.ca/news-articles/think-wheat-2020

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Video: Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laya Alves from the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, discusses how animal welfare regulations are evolving globally and their impact on pig production systems. She explains challenges in group housing, pain management, and euthanasia decisions, while highlighting the role of training and management in improving outcomes and economic sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Translating welfare requirements into daily farm routines without compromising economic sustainability remains one of the biggest challenges faced by producers globally today."

Meet the guest: Dr. Laya Alves / laya-kannan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on animal welfare in pig production, including pain management, euthanasia, and economic decision making. Her work integrates welfare science with practical farm management and sustainability. She collaborates globally to develop applied tools for producers.