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 2004
Conference Program
Northwest Direct
Seed Croping Systems Conference
January 7-8, 2004, Convention Center, Pendleton, Oregon
WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 7
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1:00
p.m. |
Welcome
R. James Cook, Dept. of Agriculture Dean, Washington State
University |
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p.m. |
PRECISION
AGRICULTURE
Using Precision-Ag Technologies Applied to Dryland &
Irrigated Cropping Systems. Management of Precision-Ag.
Yield Mapping & Referencing. Nutrition & Pest Management.
- Keynote
Speaker: Francis J. Pierce, Director of Precision
Agriculture Systems, WSU-Prosser
- Grower:
Jim Thorn, Dayton, WA
- Researcher:
Dave Huggins, USDA-ARS, Pullman
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3:30
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IRRIGATED
CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR NORTHWEST GROWERS
Direct-Seeding of Crops Through Irrigation Systems. Irrigation
& Fertilizing Through Pivots. Growers will Discuss Global
Positioning Systems & Navigation Equipment Currently in
use in the Northwest.
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Growers: Eric Williamson, George, WA,
Jerald Sanders, Kennewick, WA
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8:00
a.m. |
VALUE-ADDED
FARMING – NORTHWEST OPPORTUNITIES
Potential for Adding Value to Grains or Other Commodities.
Possible Bio Fuels, Bio Lubricants, & Receiving Compensation
for Healthy Soil & Clean Water. The Leasing of Carbon
Credits.
- Keynote
Speaker: Craig Evans, President, Stewardship
America Inc.
- Grower:
Karl Kupers, Harrington, WA
- Researcher:
Jack Brown, University of Idaho
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10:15
a.m. |
INTERMEDIATE
PRECIPITATION CROPPING SYSTEMS
10:15 a.m. Direct Seed Cropping Systems for Intermediate
Precipitation Areas. Grower Experience & Research on
Crop Rotations, Residue Management, Tillage Practices &
Water Storage.
- Growers:
Don Anderson, Walla Walla, WA , Alan Ford, Prescott, WA,
Steve Swannack, Lamont, WA, Coby Johnson, LaGrande, OR
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12
Noon |
Luncheon |
1:00
p.m. |
Pacific
Northwest Direct Seed Association Annual Meeting |
3:30
p.m. |
HIGH PRECIPITATION CROPPING SYSTEMS
How One County Became Almost ALL Direct Seed! A Focus on
Direct Seeding into Heavy Crop Residue With and Without
Burning & Still Achieving the High-Yields. Adaptation
of Canola & Mustard Varieties for Rotations.
- Keynote
Speaker: Roland Schirman, WSU Extension, Dayton
- Growers:
Douglas Lustig, Cottonwood, ID, Rich Olson, Garfield,
WA
- Researcher:
Tim Paulitz, USDA-ARS
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5:00
p.m. |
Social
Hour |
8:00
a.m. |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—DO TRANSGENIC CROPS HAVE A
PLACE?
Highlights of Work in Progress & Opportunities Ahead
for the Use of Transgenic Crops. Considerations &
Integration of Biotechnology into Northwest Cropping Systems.
- Keynote
Speaker: R. James Cook, WSU, Pullman
- Grower:
Mike Ensley, Colfax, WA
- Researcher:
Kim Kidwell, WSU
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10:00
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LOW PRECIPITATION CROPPING SYSTEMS
Direct Seed Cropping Systems for Low Precipitation Areas.
Research on Crop Rotations, Tillage Practices & Water
Storage.
- Growers:
Ron Jirava, Ritzville, WA, Paul Shannon, The
Dalles, OR
- Researcher:
Bill Schillinger, WSU, Dan Ball, OSU-Pendleton
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12
Noon |
Adjournment of the Conference |
Conference
Program Information
For more information on the Conference program, contact Roger
Veseth, Conference Coordinator and WSU / UI Extension Conservation
Tillage Specialist, 208-885-6386, e-mail (rveseth@uidaho.edu).
To receive
a Conference brochure and pre-registration form when they are
available, contact the NW Direct Seed Conference office at 509-547-5538,
FAX 547-5563, or e-mail (Wendy Peay < wpeay@mcmgt.com>).
The Conference Web site (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu/directseed)
will also provide access to the latest Conference information.
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