Growing up on a mixed farm in SW Manitoba, Kim was raised on 4H and curling, cultivating a lifelong love of all things farming! After high school she attended University of Manitoba first for an Agronomy Degree and then a Master’s Degree in Soil Science, jointly with Ag Canada in Brandon. Over the last 30 years she has been fortunate to have been with Ag Canada as Research Associate, MB Ag as a Weeds Specialist and Ag Rep, MASC as both an adjustor and Insurance Agent, and in industry as a Regional Agronomist. Kim returned to MB Ag in 2021 as the Provincial Weeds Specialist, where she is involved in training and extension of new and existing weed issues. Kim has been a CCA since 1999, adding the 4R-NMS designation in 2019.
Moderator: Industry Weed Control Panel
Weed management continues to be a significant challenge as herbicide resistance becomes more widespread and difficult weeds such as kochia and waterhemp spread across the province. Effective control requires a season-long approach that considers herbicide stewardship, resistance management and integrated strategies across the crop rotation.
This panel brings together experts in weed management and herbicide development to discuss current weed challenges, emerging herbicide tools, and long term weed management. Topics will include approaches to managing kochia and waterhemp, as well as considerations for pre-emergent, fall burnoff, and in-crop herbicide options.