Drought Preparedness: Exploring More Efficient and Effective Irrigation Technology As the drought conditions in the West continue to be a major topic of concern amongst agricultural producers, the OSU Extension and the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District invite you to participate in a workshop that is focusing on irrigation efficiency for field crops and row crops.
Event Details: Where:
Chemeketa Community College, 288 Norton Ln. McMinnville
When:
November 3rd, 2015 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free; Includes lunch sponsored by Ernst Irrigation and Crop Production Services
*RSVP Required by Oct. 27th* Please contact OSU Extension at (503) 434-7517 to RSVP
Agenda: 8:00
Introductions and Overview: Nicole Anderson and Ed Peachey, OSU Extension
8:15
Irrigation Efficiency and Current Innovations in Application and Moisture Management: Troy Peters, WSU Extension Irrigation Specialist Chad Higgins, OSU Assistant Professor; Nexus of Energy, Water and Agriculture Lab (NEWAg Lab)
10:30 Break 10:45 Current State of Water Use and Water Supply Development Grant Opportunities: Jon Unger, Water Resources Department 11:15 Irrigation Efficiency Upgrades and Opportunities for Financial Incentives:
Ulrike Mengelberg, Energy Trust Travis Godeaux, Natural Resource Conservation Service 12:00 Lunch: Presentations by Ernst Irrigation on Precision Irrigation Equipment and Crop Production Services 1:00
Adjourn