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From the November/December, 2004 issue: Commodity conferences offer industry updates |
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Commodity Conferences will be held during the annual convention on Monday, Dec. 6, at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
These meetings will feature speakers on information relative to each commodity. They will be held at different locations on Jekyll Island. Pick up a convention program at the exhibit hall for a complete listing of meeting locations/times for the Commodity Conferences. All convention attendees are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn the latest on Georgia agriculture. • 2 P.M. CONFERENCES • COTTON • Georgia's 2004 Cotton Crop, Dr. Steve Brown • Cotton Quality Review, Richey Seaton FORESTRY • Landowner Assistance Programs, Buck Wynn • Weather's Impact on Forest Production, Dr. Jim Paul FRUIT AND VEGETABLE • Non-Insured Assistance Program (NAP), Steve Newton • Limit Your Labor Liabilities, Dan Bremer GOAT AND SHEEP • Meeting Today's Market Needs, David Gordon HAY • Forage Research Update, Dr. John Andrae • How I Did It, Phil Sanders PECAN • What's New in Pecan Research, Bruce Wood • National Pecan Insurance for 2005, Brent Stewart SWINE • Update of the Georgia Checkoff Program, Charles Griffin • Animal Welfare and Animal Production, Dr. Frank Owsley TOBACCO • 2005 and Beyond, Arnold Hamm • Update on Georgia Tobacco Commission Activities, Lawton Matthews • 2004 Crop Review, Dr. J. Michael Moore WATER • Water in Georgia, Dr. Carol Couch • Water Issues Affecting Georgia Agriculture, Mark Masters • 3:30 p.m. CONFERENCES • AQUACULTURE • Current Opportunities in Aquaculture and Future Trends, Dr. Patricia Duncan • New Methods for Aquaculture Sustainability, Dr. Gary Burtle BEEF CATTLE • Regulatory Issues from the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Dr. Carter Black • National Animal Identification System, Kelli Ludlum DAIRY • National Animal Identification System, Kelli Ludlum • Departmental Overview, Dr. Steve Nickerson ENVIRO. HORTICULTURE • What’s New in Ornamental Weed Control, Dr. Mark Czarnota • Limit Your Labor Liabilities, Dan Bremer EQUINE • The 4-H Horse Auction-Working Together, Dr. Gary Heusner FEEDGRAIN AND SOYBEAN • Feedgrain & Soybean Update, Dr. George Shumaker • Biodiesel Update & Industry Priorities, Tom Verry HONEYBEE • Honey Bee Colonies-Controlling Pests & Diseases, Dr. Jeff Pettis PEANUT • The Peanut Industry's New Posture, Dr. Marshall Lamb • Watching the Peanut Market, Tyron Spearman POULTRY • Georgia Poultry Regulations Update, Dr. Casey Ritz |
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