Course Description: Tissue testing can be a great tool to provide real-time information on how different nutrients are being transported and assimilated within the crop. Near infra-red (NIR) spectroscopy has been evolved to also test the nutritional status of your plant. Learn more about NIR spectroscopy and how this is being used to make plant tissues …
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Course Description: Strong initiatives toward sustainable agriculture and the increasing awareness of environmental protection have encouraged the demand for biologicals in the agriculture industry. In the past, biological products had only been financially feasible for speciality crops. With advancements in fermentation and formulation chemistry, biologicals are now economically viable for broad acre crops. The next …
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Course Description: Even though plants require Molybdenum (Mo) and Nickel (Ni) in very low quantities, both nutrients play a critical role in plant growth and development. Molybdenum is essential for the synthesis and activation of the nitrate reductase enzyme and is also needed by root nodule bacteria for Nitrogen (N) fixation in legume crops. Nickel …
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Course Description: Market research suggests that existing soil testing technologies are perceived to be too expensive and time consuming to do it properly and growers do not see the value in the results. NIR Scanner Technology is a game-changing diagnostic technology that gives you access to real-time, in-field monitoring of all essential soil nutrients in …
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Course Description: Sulphur is vital for 2 key amino acids as they play a pivotal role in the protein synthesis in plants. Sulphur is also an integral component of the chlorophyll molecule, which is essential for photosynthesis. Sulphur also plays a critical role in optimizing Nitrogen use efficiency in the plant. In this course we will learn about the role …
Course Description: Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers (EEFs) are considered a key tool to achieve optimal Nitrogen use efficiency and help fulfill the 30% emission reduction target set by many sustainability initiatives. Although the technology employed in EEFs is not new, innovative compounds are being used to enhance the efficacy of conventional urease inhibitors and nitrification inhibitors. This …
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Course Description: Manganese (Mn), despite its critical role in sustaining plant photosynthetic activity, often gets overlooked when designing a fertility program. While a plant only requires a very small quantity of Mn, it plays a vital role in the physiological processes of the plant. This lecture will review the role of Mn in plant nutrition …
Course Description Even soil with sufficient nutrients can produce a deficient crop because of antagonism between different nutrients. Tissue testing can be a great tool to provide real-time information on how different nutrients are being transported and assimilated within the crop. Learn when to take a tissue sample, what the best tissue sampling practices are …
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Course Description: Breeding for high-yielding cultivars has led to most seeds becoming nutritionally imbalanced, resulting in reduced seedling vigor and compromised overall plant health. Seed fortification through seed-applied nutrition can help achieve the nutritional balance to maximize genetic potential. In this course, we will learn about nutrients that are most critical for germination and early …
Course Description Taking a proactive approach to nitrogen management during the growing season is very important for increasing the protein content of the wheat crop. This requires a thorough understanding of critical plant nutrients, plant growth stages, and weather parameters; and using this knowledge to make strategic decisions throughout the crop’s life cycle. This course …
Course Description: Even with the strong commodity prices, higher fertility prices are putting pressure on growers and forcing them to rethink their nutrient management plan. Learn how to leverage information from soil tests to revamp your fertility program. Dive into the benefits of foliar nutrition and biostimulants, and how to include them into your overall …
Course Overview: During nutrient uptake by the roots, antagonistic and synergistic interaction between nutrients often occurs. This course reviews the specific relationships between potassium and nitrogen; potassium and magnesium; sulphur and molybdenum; boron and potassium; and phosphorus and zinc; and explores what causes these complex interactions. Course Details: Time: 55 minutes video + quiz time …
Course Description We are fortunate to have Elston Solberg lead this analytical course on the 6 Step Soil Interpretation Process. Elston is the Founder and President of Earth, Dirt and Soil. Elston holds a M. Sc in Soils (Elemental Sulphur Fertilizer, U of A) and his work experience includes over 17 years with Alberta Ag as part of …
Course Description: Copper is key to crop production since it activates several enzymes, stimulates protein formulation and is critical for photosynthesis, protein and carbohydrate metabolism and respiration. In this couse we will cover the basics on copper, importance of copper nutrition, effect of copper on ergot and how the addition of copper can fit into your …
Course Description Zinc is the most common micronutrient deficiency in crop production on both a global and local level. Zinc plays a significant role in both crop and human nutrition. This series of lectures will focus on the factors that affect zinc availability to the plant, and the roles zinc plays within the plant. In addition, there …
Course Overview: Boron is essential for cell wall formation and rapid growing points within the plant, such as reproductive structures. In this course learn why Boron is more than a reproductive or flowering nutrient and the role Boron plays in root structure development and the prevention of ‘leaky’ roots. Learn the basics of Boron, the importance of …
Course Overview: Transit technology by FBSciences, is a product made from natural organic matter that exhibits a beneficial biostimulatory effect on crops. This course breaks down soil organic matter, defining humic acids, fulvic acid, and natural organic matter and explores the chemistry of each. Then it focuses on the benefits of Transit technology as a …
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Course Overview: Kelpak is a seaweed extract product that is made from the Ecklonia maxima seaweed species. This course explains how the active ingredients are extracted, how this product can increase yield by enhancing rooting and pollen tube growth, and then reviews field trial research, proving the benefits of Kelpak on various crops and by multiple application methods. …
Course Overview: Protein hydrolysates have received increasing attention in recent years due to their positive effects on crop performance under environmental stress conditions. This course reveals what protein hydrolysates are, how they are extracted, what they do in the plant, and the agronomic benefits they offer. Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able …
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Course Overview: There are many different forms of a given nutrient; knowing the form and how the plant responds to it is critical in treating and preventing a crop’s nutrient deficiency. This course reviews the different forms of nutrients and how they work in the soil as well as, as a foliar application. It dives …