The Irrigated Crop Production Update conference, hosted by Lethbridge College, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. (Photo: Lethbridge College)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge College to host irrigated crop conference in January 2024

Nov 20, 2023 | 2:48 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge College will start the new year by hosting a special agricultural event.

The Irrigated Crop Production Update (ICPU) conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre.

It will include presentations on different topics, including:

• Water allocation during dry summers
• Strategies and tools to better manage irrigation and irrigated crops
• Pest management concerns on irrigated acres
• Information about snowpack conditions and forecasted water supply for 2024

Additionally, the post-secondary has applied for Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Pesticide Applicator credits for the event, for anyone seeking continuing education credits.

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Dr. Willemijn Appels, senior research chair with the Mueller Irrigation Research Group at the college said, “The Irrigated Crop Production Update conference exists to share practical information and spark ideas for irrigated farms, industry and relevant research programs.”

“It is a great day to spend with stakeholders in the irrigation sector of southern Alberta and beyond.”

On top of providing information about growing irrigated crops, there will be a tradeshow space available for exhibitors, as well as dedicated networking breaks. A new addition for 2024 is a networking reception that will immediately follow the conference, sponsored by the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA). The research of RINSA reception will showcase irrigation-related research that is happening in the region, including work being done by college students.

Andrew Dunlop, director of applied research operations at Lethbridge College said, “These types of events are an important way to showcase and share the irrigation knowledge in our region.”

Dunlop added, “It’s also a valuable way to learn about industry needs that lead to meaningful discussions about future potential research projects.”

More details about the event are available at the Lethbridge College website.

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