Posted: January 6, 2010

The new year for Prairie agriculture is starting fast out of the gate with some of the best agricultural shows set to take place over the next several weeks across the Prairies. Here's an overview of key dates and where to get more information on four of the top events. Most will feature key information on crop protection developments.

Crop Production Week. Running from January 11-14 in Saskatoon, Crop Production Week represents a wide range of Saskatchewan-based grain, oilseed and producer annual general meetings held under a single banner to accommodate multi-commodity producers. Registration details for Crop Production Week vary by meeting. For further information, visit the Crop Protection Week Web site at www.cropweek.com.

Western Canadian Crop Production Show. Held at the same time as part of Crop Production Week, from Jan. 11-14 is the Western Canadian Crop Production Show. This trade show format has an exclusive focus on the grain industry, presenting information to producers on the latest technology, services and products. Further information is available at www.cropproductiononline.com.

Manitoba Ag Days.Held Jan. 19-21, in Brandon, Manitoba Ag Days is an annual winter indoor exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment. The free-to-the-public show attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the North Central United States and provides an annual opportunity for producers to comparison shop for everything they need for their agricultural operations. The event also features seminars tailored to the needs of the eastern Prairie provinces and adjacent states in the U.S. For more information, visit the Manitoba Ag Days Web site at www.agdays.com.

FarmTech 2010. FarmTech, billed as Alberta's premier crop production and farm management conference, will take place in Edmonton Jan. 27-29. This farm extension-focused event features a range of presentations dedicated to new technology, environmental issues, agronomy and farm management. More information is available at the FarmTech Conference Web site at www.farmtechconference.com.

Posted: January 6, 2010

Getting to product information quicker and easier is one of the benefits BASF Canada has aimed for with the launch of a streamlined version of the company's www.AgSolutions.ca website. The revamped site puts the user front and centre, says the company in a release, which noted an important enhancement is a new "product finder tool."

"This tool allows for product searches based on how the user wants to search - crop, disease, weed or pest," explains the release. "All products meeting the desired search criteria are conveniently displayed. Then with one click of the selected product, all in-depth product information is displayed."

Other features of the site include a product carousel, which allows users to browse product logos and click on any product of interest for more information, as well as a rewards calculator for the company's GrowForward Rewards program.

Find more information on BASF Canada's AgSolutions website.