BRYAN – The 23rd Texas Plant Protection Association Conference scheduled Dec. 5-6 at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan, will feature an update on the agricultural economy and new production technology.
Dr. Jason Johnson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist in Stephenville, will give an analysis and outlook on the agricultural economy and the future of grain crops. Dr. Tim Herrman, state chemist and director of the Office of the State Chemist in College Station, part of Texas AgriLife Research, will give an overview of the new one sample strategy for analysis of aflatoxin.
Dr. Dan Fromme, AgriLife Extension agronomist in Corpus Christi and association president, said the annual conference “is the premier venue in Texas where agriculture industry, consultants, and university extension and research personnel can gather to learn about new technology and exchange information.
“Each year conference attendees are able to learn about the latest technology and are updated on critical issues that are confronting Texas agriculture. Also, the conference provides the perfect environment for a person to discuss production issues informally with other people who are involved in the agricultural industry.”
Fromme said presentations on the value of precision agriculture to farming operations will be one of the program highlights.
Other issues to be discussed include markets and production information for grain crops, rice, soybeans, cotton, grain sorghum and pastures and rangeland.
Breakout sessions for specific crops will address fertility and water management, cotton genetics, cotton crop protection and pasture rangeland issues during the two-day event.
Dr. David Baltensperger, department head, soil and crop sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, will moderate a precision agriculture session featuring recent advances and on-farm implementation of new technologies.
Those attending will be able to receive Texas Department of Agriculture and Certified Crop Advisor credits, including laws and regulations.
For registration or other information contact, visit http://tppa.tamu.edu .
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