Wheatheart wheat conference scheduled for Aug. 13 in Perryton
Contact(s): J.R. Sprague, 806-862-4601, jsprague@ag.tamu.edu
Burt Williams, 806-659-4132, bwilliam@ag.tamu.edu
Tom Benton, 806-878-4026, tbenton@ag.tamu.edu
Kyle Barnett, 806-323-9114, kwbarnett@ag.tamu.edu
“Area ag producers need to become aware of what carbon credits are, what ‘cap-and-trade’ is, and how to potentially add a few more dollars of income to their farming operation,” said J.R. Sprague, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Lipscomb County.
The conference will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Aug. 13 in the Expo Building, 402 Expo Drive in Perryton. Jointly sponsored by the AgriLife Extension offices in Hansford, Hutchinson, Lipscomb and Hemphill counties, it will include a noon meal provided by Equity Exchange.
Presenters and topics will be:
-- Dr. Ed Bynum, AgriLife Extension entomologist in Amarillo, “Wheat Insects and Their Management.”
-- Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension economist in College Station, “Wheat Marketing and Risk Management.”
-- Dr. Steve Amosson, AgriLife Extension economist in Amarillo, “Carbon Credits and Cap and Trade.”
-- Dr. Brent Bean, AgriLife Extension agronomist in Amarillo, “Seed Wheat Quality and Seed Treatments.”
-- Rick Kochenower, Oklahoma State University research and Extension agronomist in Goodwell, Okla., “Dual Purpose Wheats.”
-- Levon Harman, Texas Department of Agriculture, “Laws and Regulations."
There will be three continuing education units offered for pesticide applicators – one laws and regulations, one integrated pest management and one general.
For more information on the meeting, contact one of the following people: Sprague, 806-862-4601, jsprague@ag.tamu.edu Burt Williams, 806-659-4132, bwilliam@ag.tamu.edu Tom Benton, 806-878-4026, tbenton@ag.tamu.edu Kyle Barnett, 806-323-9114, kwbarnett@ag.tamu.edu . -30-
