2010 Expo Program & Presentations
The first Expo, which took place Oct. 21-22, 2010, included presentations by expert speakers, tours of demonstration sites currently using on-farm water conservation tools and techniques, a science contest for high school students, and exhibitors displaying the latest technology and equipment. Last year's agenda and presentations are listed below.
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Presentations (click on names to see presentation slides, if available)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
8:30 - 8:45 am
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Welcome Introductions
Wayne Halbert, Harlingen Irrigation District- CC #1
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| 8:45 - 9:30 am |
The Importance of Water Conservation to the Future of Texas
Comer Tuck, Texas Water Development Board
Kevin J. Ward, Texas Water Development Board
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9:30 - 10:00 am
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Reclamation's Role in Agricultural Water Conservation Initiatives in Texas
Michael J. Ryan, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Overview of Rio Grande Valley ADI Project - Progress Made to Date
Tom McLemore, Harlingen Irrigation District‐CC#1
Al Blair, Ph.D., P.E., AW Blair Engineering
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| 11:00 - 11:30 am |
Specific Techniques Employed by Demonstration Sites
Shad D. Nelson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Juan Enciso, PH.D., P.E., Texas A&M University
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| 11:30 - Noon |
The Economics of New Water Technologies on Crops Using the Financial and Risk Management (FARM) Assistance Program
Mac Young, Texas A&M University's AgriLife Extension Service
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| 12:30 - 1:00 pm |
Welcome Remarks by State Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. , Chairman of the International Relations and Trade Committee
Keynote Address: How Conservation, Technical, and Financial Assistance Can Make Every Drop Count
Donald W. Gohmert, State Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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| 1:00 pm |
1st Annual "Irrigator of the Year" Award from the Texas Water Conservation Advisory Council - presented by Carole Baker
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| 1:15 - 2:00 pm |
Q&A with ADI Program Participants
Moderated by Troy Allen, General Manager of Delta Lake Irrigation District
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| 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Tours to Participating in ADI and Product Demos
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Friday, October 22, 2010
| 8:00 - 9:30 am |
Agricultural Pesticide Rules and Regulations
Carlos Rivas, Texas Department of Agriculture
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| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Funding and Cost‐Share Opportunities Available To Help Implement Water Conservation Improvements, Challenge Grants, and Water Reuse Programs
Collins Balcombe and Thomas Michalewicz,U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Sonny Vela, USDA‐NRCS Program Liaison
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| 11:00 am - Noon |
How the EPA's New Water Quality Rules Will Affect Producers
Charles Maguire, Director of Water Quality Division, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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| Noon |
Conference Wrap‐Up
Wayne Halbert, General Manager of the Harlingen Irrigation District‐Cameron County #1
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