This is an intensive course on herbicide physiology and biochemistry (chemical structure, mode-of-action, selectivity, weed control efficacy, and crop injury).
Location
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites London,
1150 Wellington Rd S.
London, ON
Date & Time
November 9, 2026: 1:00pm-5:00pm
November 10-12, 2026: 7:15am-5:00pm
November 13, 2026: 7:15am-12:00pm
Cost
$1765.00 + $230 HST = $1995.00
Includes presenter fees, course materials, breakfasts, lunches, and coffee breaks
Course Presenters
Dr. Peter Sikkema
Dr. Peter Sikkema – conducted research on weed management in corn, soybean, dry beans, and small grains. Peter taught “Applied Weed Science” and “Herbicide Physiology and Biochemistry”.
Dr. Isabelle Aicklen
An assistant professor at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. Isabelle’s research is focused on weed management in field crops. Isabelle teaches the “Applied Weed Science” course.
Mr. Mike Cowbrough
The Provincial Field Crop Weed Specialist in Ontario. Mike has developed numerous online programs to share the most up-to-date information on weed management to Ontario producers. Mike maintains a busy speaking schedule where he shares information on weed management with primary producers across the province.
Dr. Josh Skelton
Leads the Research and Development program for Winfield United in North America. Josh is actively involved in the evaluation of new adjuvants. Winfield United is recognized as a leader in adjuvant technology.
Dr. Tom Wolf
Owner of Agrimetrix. Tom is recognized as a global leader on herbicide application. Tom has presented at conferences around the world.
More than seven hundred people have taken the course! Attendees have come from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, plus numerous US states. The age range of course participants was from 20 to 74. Attendees were from almost all the herbicide manufacturers and many of the ag retailers across Canada plus farmers, agronomists, university professors, and Agriculture Canada research scientists.
Course Agendas
- Monday, November 9
- Tuesday, November 10
- Wednesday, November 11
- Thursday, November 12
- Friday, November 13
1:00 pm
1 - Herbicide absorption and translocation
2:00 pm
2 - Herbicide resistance and selectivity
3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
3:30 pm
3 - Group 1 herbicides
5:00 pm
Supper on your own
7:15 am
Breakfast
7:55 am
4 - Group 2 herbicides
9:30 am
5 - Herbicide application I
10:30 am
Nutrition Break
11:00 am
Group 2 herbicides (continued)
Noon
Lunch
1:00 pm
6 - Group 3 herbicides
2:00 pm
7 – Herbicide application II
3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
3:30 pm
8 - Group 9 herbicide
5:00 pm
Supper on your own
7:15 am
Breakfast
7:55 am
9 - Group 4 herbicides
9:30 am
10 – Adjuvants I
10:30 am
Nutrition Break
11:00 am
11 - Group 5 herbicides
Noon
Lunch
1:00 pm
12 - Group 6 herbicides
2:00 pm
13 – Adjuvants II
3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
3:30 pm
14 - Group 10 herbicide
5:00 pm
Supper on your own
7:15 am
Breakfast
7:55 am
15 - Group 14 herbicides
9:30 am
16 - Weed management in field crops I
10:30 am
Nutrition Break
11:00 am
17 - Group 12 herbicide
Noon
Lunch
1:00 pm
18 - Group 15 herbicides
2:00 pm
19 - Weed management in field crops II
3:00 pm
Nutrition Break
3:30 pm
20 - Group 27 herbicides
5:00 pm
Supper on your own
7:15 am
Breakfast
7:55 am
21 - Herbicides – variable weed control
9:15am
22 - Herbicide carryover
10:15 am
Nutrition Break
10:45 am
23 - Herbicides – crop injury
Noon
Lunch