Pre-Workshop Sessions

ASSW 2025 Pre-Workshop Sessions

Tips and Pitfalls for Conducting Soil Incubations
Hosted by Eric Bremer.

Soil incubations are a standard method for studying soil processes in the lab but can be compromised by deviations from desired moisture and aeration conditions. Tips and pitfalls to determine and maintain moisture and aeration will be presented by experienced soil researchers.

Eric Bremer
Western Ag Innovations

Bio: Eric Bremer is the Head of Research and Development for Western Ag Innovations in Saskatoon, SK. He received a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan. Eric has managed the global use of Plant Root Simulator (PRS®) probes for soil nutrient research since 2011 in addition to obtaining and leading multiple research projects relating cropping systems and soil nutrient cycling.