TAWC production agriculture planning workshop set for Feb. 24 in Muncy
Critical agricultural issues including optimal irrigation, commodity prices for the coming year, and emerging technologies for managing water among the topics on tap for the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation's Production Agriculture Planning Workshop on Feb. 24 at the Floyd County Unity Center in Muncy.
Officials noted that Larry Combest, former U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, will be the keynote speaker for the annual event. Combest is now co-owner of Combest, Sell & Associates, a Lubbock lobbying firm.
Among the half-day event's scheduled presenters are:
"Jim Conkright, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1
"Darren Hudson, Texas Tech Cotton Economics Research Institute
"Don Klose, Texas Cattle Feeders Association
"Justin Weinheimer, Texas Tech University
"Rick Kellison, Texas Alliance for Water Conservation
"Bob Glodt, Agri-Search
"David Sloane, AquaSpy Inc.
Separately, a panel discussion on the future of commodities in agriculture during 2011 and years ahead will feature moderator David Doerfert of Texas Tech, along with panelists David Gibson with the Texas Corn Producers Board; Shawn Wade with Plains Cotton Growers; Tim Lust with the National Sorghum Producers; Don Klose with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association; and Calvin Trostle with Texas AgriLife Extension.
Officials with the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation said the TAWC project utilizes on-farm demonstration sites, including cropping and livestock systems, to identify the various production practices, technologies and systems that help maintain individual farm profitability while improving water usage efficiency. One of the main goals of this project is to extend the life of the Ogallala Aquifer, while maintaining the viability of local farms and communities.
The Texas Alliance for Water Conservation is a partnership of Floyd and Hale county producers, data collection technologies, and collaborating partners that include: individual industries, universities, and government agencies. The TAWC project was made possible through a grant from the Texas Water Development Board.
Written by Norman Martin
CONTACT: Angela Beikman, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2774 or angela.beikmann@ttu.edu
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