The second Great Crops 2015 Tour, which will start in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and finish in Saint-Hyacinthe, aims to provide an overview of what is forecasted for the corn and soybean crops. On Aug. 25-27, professionals will drive across the Montérégie and Centre-du-Québec regions to evaluate corn and soybean yield potential for 2015, collecting more than 300 samples. Results will be shared at the field day in La Présentation in Québec.

The event will also explore ongoing research and breakthroughs in green innovation and soil health, so growers can learn how to maximize yields and harvest quality. Highlights include:

• Exhibition plots of cover crops, green manure and soil health
• Soybean and corn fertilizer, including starter fertilizer and controlled release foliar fertilizer
• Production challenges using fungicides
• Microbial life and corn plant growth following a specific green fertilizer addition
• Geomatics and telematics upgrade
• Profitability of cereal grains in rotation
• Novelties in drainage systems
• Market prospects for 2015

Attendees can also participate in a bicycling tour on Aug. 27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Karine Drouin at kdrouin@grainwiz.com for more information.

The event is $60 for growers and $160 for guests. The costs include the conference, lunch and two drinks for happy hour.