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 Conference
Proceedings
2004
Seventh Annual Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference
January
7-9, 2004
Convention Center, Pendleton, Oregon
Click
here for Proceedings Table of Contents.
Organized
as a Service to Northwest Growers
….By Two
Pacific Northwest groups:
 Pacific
Northwest STEEP (Solutions To Environmental and Economic Problems)
Research and Educational Program on Conservation Tillage Systems
through the University of Idaho, Oregon State University, Washington
State University, and USDA-Agricultural Research Service.
 Pacific
Northwest Direct Seed Association -- Grower-driven association initiated
in 2000 working to facilitate the development and adoption of direct
seed cropping systems through research coordination, funding and
information exchange. See the Web site: http://www.directseed.org
Developed and Promoted With Help from PNW Cooperators
Columbia Plateau Wind Erosion/Air Quality Project
Washington Association of Wheat Growers
Oregon Wheat Growers League
Idaho Grain Producers Association
USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council
Far West Agribusiness Association
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Oregon Association of Conservation Districts
Washington Association of Conservation Districts
Washington State Crop Improvement Association
Washington – North Idaho Seed Association
A Team Effort – Cooperative efforts with these grower organization and Ag support groups helped todevelop the Conference and promote it to Northwest growers and Ag support personnel.
Please
Thank Our Conference Sponsors!!!
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SPONSOR: |
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| GOLD
SPONSORS: |
- Great
Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
- St. John Grange Supply
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| SILVER
SPONSORS: |
- AGPRO Manufacturing & Marketing, Inc.
- Conserva Pak Seeding Systems
- Gustafson LLC
- Washington Canola/Rapeseed Commission
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| SOCIAL HOUR SPONSOR: |
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| COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR: |
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Helping
Keep This Conference Affordable for PNW Growers —
Financial support from the Conference Sponsors helps reduce registration
fees by partially covering Conference costs, including: travel
and lodging for international and PNW grower speakers; complimentary
speaker registrations; facilities costs; this Proceedings, refreshments,
and other expenses. Please thank them for their support!!!!
Acknowledgements
2004 Conference Planning Committee & Support
- Dave Bezdicek, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- R. James Cook, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- David Huggins, USDA-ARS, Pullman, WA
- Deb Marsh, Washington State University
- Susan Roberts, Washington State University
- Dennis Roe, USDA-NRCS, Pullman, WA
- Todd Scholz, Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
- Diana Smith, Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association
- Leila Styer, Washington State University/CAHE
- Donn Thill, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
- Don Wysocki, Conference Chairman, Oregon State University, Pendleton, OR
Conference Program Developed Through Suggestions From:
- Participants at the 2003 NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference
- PNW Direct Seed Association Board of Directors
- PNW STEEP Grower Advisory Committee
- PNW STEEP Technical Coordinating Committee
- PNW Direct Seed Email List Server Group
Conference Office:
- Heather Filbin/Ken Maurer, The Maurer Group, Pasco, WA
Additional Proceedings Copies / Available on the Web
Additional
copies of this Proceedings are available for $9 (payable to Northwest
Direct Seed Conference) from: Northwest Direct Seed Conference,
P.O. Box 2002, Pasco, WA 99302, phone 509-547-5538, FAX 547-5563,
e-mail heather@mcmgt.com.
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