The main focus of the 2014 Texas Plant Protection Association (TPPA) conference will be the future use of water and its impact on agriculture. The conference is set for Dec. 10-11 in Bryan, according to Southwest Farm Press.
“Water availability is paramount for agricultural production and certainly is of utmost concern to everyone in Texas,” said Ray Smith, TPPA chairman. “This conference will feature several presentations from leading experts across the state.”
The Dec. 10 session will address water issues including historical data, overall water availability, climate variability, water conservation, irrigation methods and a Texas farmer’s perspective on dealing with water management. There also will be discussions on the drought’s impact on wildlife, unmanned aerial vehicles and decision and precision applications of nitrogen.
The second day of the conference will feature sessions on grain, cotton, horticulture/turf, pasture and rangeland.
For more information, a copy of the agenda and to register, click here.