University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

July 21, 2006

Great Plains Conference on Improving Crop Water Productivity Aug. 17

At this year’s Great Plains Conference on Improving Crop Water Productivity, participants will learn how to get more production from the water they have, see the results of various practices in the field, and hear from key players and policy makers on water issues affecting Nebraska agriculture today and in the future.

Presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research and Extension Center, the conference will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, in North Platte. The program will start at the North Platte Community College, South Campus, and move to the UNL West Central Research and Extension Center mid-morning for tours.

The conference is free but participants are asked to register by August 10 so appropriate plans can be made for meals, resources and meeting space. Those registering by the deadline will receive a free CD of the conference proceedings. It is expected that 6.5 CCAs in soil and water will be available. For more information or to register, call (308) 696-6727 or email Linda Lehman at llehmann1@unl.edu

Conference program

7:30 a.m. Registration, North Platte Community College, South Campus, 601 West State Farm Road
8:00 a.m. Nebraska Water Resources, Jim W. Goeke, UNL Hydrogeologist,
8:30 a.m. Update on Nebraska Water Laws, David J. Aiken, UNL Water Law Specialist
9:00 a.m. What Are NRDs Doing To Best Manage Water, Upper Republican – Jasper Fanning, Manager; Middle Republican – Dan L. Smith, Manager; and Twin Platte – Kent O. Miller, Manager
9:45 a.m. Break, view exhibits
Move to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research and Extension Center, 461 W. University Dr.
10:30 a.m. Tours:
Irrigated Grass -- Jerry D. Volesky, UNL Extension Range Specialist
Nitrogen and Water Application Timing -- David D. Tarkalson, UNL Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Specialist
Skip-row -- Robert N. Klein, UNL Cropping System Specialist
No-till Rainfall Infiltration Demonstration -- Charles A. Burr and Steve R. Melvin, UNL Extension Educators
12:30 p.m. Lunch and speakers
The University of Nebraska Commitment to Research and Education in Helping Nebraskans Deal With Water Issues, John C. Owens, NU Vice President and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor
The West Central Research and Extension Center's Role in Water Issues, Don C. Adams, WCREC District Director
2:00 p.m. Crop Residue and Soil Water, Taking the E Out Of ET? , and Controlled Traffic, Robert N. Klein, UNL Extension Cropping System Specialist
2:20 p.m. Getting the Best Return Out of 3, 6, 9, and 12 Inches of Irrigation Water, Steven R. Melvin, UNL Extension Educator
2:40 p.m. Sub-Surface Irrigation With Surface Water, Marcia L. Trompke, Conservation Director, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District
3:00 p.m. Break, view exhibits
3:20 p.m. Weed Problems in Riparian Areas — saltcedar, phragmites, purple loosestrife, T.J. Walker, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Mitchell J. Huxoll, Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control
3:40 p.m. Crop Insurance With Limited Water, System Breakdown, Power Interruption, Skip-Row, Rebecca S. Davis, Director Risk Management Agency, Topeka, KS
4:00 p.m. Farm Service Agency and Crop Rotation, Limited Water, Skip-Row, Bruce L. Solko, County Executive Director, Lincoln-Logan-McPherson County FSA Office

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