Farmers, extension agents,
agribusiness representatives, crop consultants and others involved
in crop production are invited to attend Precision Ag Expo sponsored
by the Texas Plant Protection Association (TPPA). This daylong expo
will be at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center
in Corpus Christi.
At the Expo farmers and those that work with farmers will learn the
latest information on how precision ag technology can increase their
profits and/or decrease their risk. Farmers will have the opportunity
to talk with the experts as well as leading farmers that are using
precision ag in their operations. The expo will include an opportunity
to observe precision ag equipment in the field. The expo begins at
8:30 a.m. on June 7 and will conclude around 4:00p.m. Lunch is included
in the registration fee.
Co-Sponsors of the Precision Ag Expo are:
South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, Lower Rio Grande Valley
Cotton & Grain Association, Texas Agriculture – Publication
of the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station and Texas A&M University - Kingsville.
Morning Presentations:
Guidance Systems – Industry experts and local farmer
Utilizing Yield Mapping Data – Dr. David Waits, President and
CEO of SST Development Group, Inc.
Maximizing Soil Variables – Dr. Subbarao Yarlagadda, National
Agronomist with Helena Chemical Co.
Variable Rate Technology – Kenneth Hood, farmer and owner of
InTime, Inc.
Role of Crop Consultants in Precision Ag – Roger Carter, CEO,
Agricultural Management Services, Inc.
“Putting All the Information Together to Increase Profits”
– Jerry Brighthill, farmer from Plainview, Texas
Lunch: Included in the registration fee
Afternoon Field Demonstrations
Guidance Systems Demos
Soil Electrical Conductivity Systems
Variable Rate Technology
Working with Aerial Photography
WeedSeeker Demo
Drip Irrigation Demo
Displays:
Many agribusinesses including the leading Precision Ag firms will
have displays including outdoors equipment displays, table-top exhibits
and a technology center for software demonstrations.
Continuing Education Credits: (CEU’S)
Texas Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License:
2.5 ceu’s
Certified Crop Advisers: 6.0 ceu’s
Registration: $45 before May 5 or $55after May
5 or on-site.
Hotel Information:
All precision Ag Expo activities will be held at the Texas A&M
University Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi. The Holiday
Inn Airport, which is near the Center, has a limited number of rooms
available at a special rate for those attending the expo. To reserve
your room at this Holiday Inn, call the hotel at 361/289-5100 and
ask for the “Precision Ag Expo” rate of $79.00. The reservation
code is 2-PAE. Room reservations are based on availability. Since
June is a busy month, they suggest you make your room reservation
early
Questions/ More Information:
For more information or for registration materials – they are
available by e-mail at TPPA@consolidated.net, online at the TPPA Web
site: http://tppa.tamu.edu or phone 936/539-2349.
