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ThursdaySept. 9

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University of California

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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University of CaliforniaWest Side Research and Extension Center

Five Points, CA

OregonStateUniversity

The University of Arizona

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CT2004 will bring together farmers, equipment companies, researchers,ag support industries, and other public agencies to learn about innovativeadvances that are being made throughout the irrigated western US interms of reduced tillage agricultural production systems.

The theme of CT2004 is “Conservation Tillage --Linking Economicswith Air, Water and Soil Quality” One of the most attractive aspects ofconservation tillage systems is the multifaceted and varied ways inwhich they address and integrate both economic and environmentalconservation objectives of successful and sustainable farms. Speakersand presenters at CT2004 will provide information related to this themedrawing on research as well as practical experiences from California’sCentral Valley, Arizona and Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

The conference program for CT2004 provides two days of nonstoppresentations demonstrations and tour options for participants. Youare heartily encouraged to review the entire array of program offeringsand to decide which of those activities you are most interested.

Arrive early to get the full benefit of CT information offered and planahead: some presentations/activities will occur only once. Lunch willbe provided on both days with the one-time $10 registration fee plusa comprehensive CT2004 Proceedings document is included in the fee.

We hope you will enjoy and greatly benefit from CT2004!

Welcome to the First AnnualWestern States Conservation Tillage

Conference!

Bill McCloskeyJohn Luna Steve Husman Jeff MitchellOregonState

University

Universityof Arizona

University ofCalifornia, Davis

Universityof Arizona

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F O R I N F O R M A T I O N C O N T A C T :

Jeff MitchellVegetable Crops Specialist

Phone: (559) 646-6565

Fax: (559) 646-6593

Email: [email protected]

Plan to arrive by 7:30am to take part in the entire day’s program.

Pre-registration dueAugust 25, 2004.

• F ree park ing .

• Lunch inc luded .

• P roceed ings inc luded .

Diana Nix - CT2004UC Kearney Agricultural Center9240 South Riverbend AvenueParlier, CA 93648Fax: (559) 646-6593(If faxing, bring check day of event)

Send completed formand payment to:

$10

Make checks payable to:UC Regents

September 8 & 9, 2004

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G e n e r a l R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o H e l p . . . ...Make CT2004 as useful and Enjoyable as Possible.

We urge you to plan your time at the Conference well in advance of theevent days. Each day will get off to an early start and tour activities havebeen carefully planned to run promptly and smoothly.

Opening activities begin at 7:00 am on each day; arrive early enough to takecare of your registration and site choice at that time.

Weather can be unpredictable: hot is usual, but occasionally it can be windy& cool (check local listings).

Refreshments and catered lunch on both days are included in the registrationfee. Please register early to help us estimate the number of lunches toprepare.

Each farmer tour-host is very graciously sharing time, knowledge andexperience; please respect their properties. Only Conference tour buses areallowed onto their properties. No exceptions.

Questions? Contact Jeff Mitchell at (559) 646-6565 or email: [email protected]

M O T E L I N F OThese motels are located near the Conference site

at the intersection of I-5 and Highway 198.

Please ask for “UC CT2004” rates when booking your reservation.

Harris Ranch Inn (559) 935-0717Big Country Inn (559) 935-0866

Motel 6 (559) 935-1536

S P O N S O R S

University of CaliforniaDivision of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Conservation Tillage Workgroup

http://groups.ucanr.org/ucct

On-line registration, additional information about these Conferences andthe ongoing work of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Conservation Tillage Workgroup is available at our website:

USDANatural Resources Conservation Service

Monsanto Company

PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY TO TAKE PART IN THE DAY’S FULL PROGRAM

10 PCA and CCA credits applied for

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Evangelho Seed Company

John Deere CompanyFive Points, CA

Pioneer EquipmentFive Points, CA

Westside School District

California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Syngenta

Yetter Manufacturing

California Tomato Research Institute

California Tomato Commission

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During the last few years, farmers, researchers, equipmentsuppliers and crop management advisors have made tremendousprogress in designing and refining a wide range of conservation,or reduced till ag production systems in the western US. Thesenew systems reduce production costs, create less air and waterpollution and improve soil quality. They also present “learningcurve” challenges of various sorts to producers and are still verymuch in their infancy. CT2004 will provide a condensed opportunityto learn from pioneering farmers, manufacturers, and researcherswho are leading the way in terms of CT system development.

By attending CT2004, you will learn about:

• the wide range of CT systems beingdeveloped throughout the western US

• why farmers are trying CT systems

• how CT systems reduce air and waterpollution

• what equipment is being used in CTsystems

• how corn, cotton, tomatoes, beans andsmall grains are being produced with lesstillage

• how CT saves money

• how CT practices contribute toconservation management plan air qualitycompliance requirements

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The First Annual Western States Conservation Tillage Conference

has been developed with a wide and diverse audience in mind.

CT2004’s general theme of “Conservation Tillage - Linking

Economics with Air, Water and Soil Quality” will be particularly

relevant to the following people:

While there is tremendous diversity throughout the irrigated US

in terms of crops produced, soil types and local resource quality

challenges, we expect that many of the principles and innovations

presented in the CT2004 will have relevance for production

systems throughout the region.

• farmers

• ag support industries

• NRCS conservationists

• crop management advisors

• pest control advisors

• air, water and soil resource agencies

• researchers

• ag extension educators

• ag and natural resource students

W h o S h o u l d A t t e n d C T 2 0 0 4 ?

Oakland AvenueLassen Avenue

to Five Points

ParkingConf Hall

Shop Hall

WSREC CT Equipt. Demo FieldCTPlantingsStrip-till &

Min.-tillDemoField

1/4 mile

John Luna, Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator,Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Bill McCloskey, Associate Specialist,Department of Plant Sciences, University ofArizona, Tuscon, AZ

Steve Husman, Extension Agent Field CropsPinal County, Casa Grande, AZ

Wayne Reeves, Research Leader, USDA ARS,Natural Resource Conservation Center,Watkinsville, GA

Karl Kupers, Pacific Northwest Direct SeedAssoc and Shepherd’s Grain, Harrington, WA

Bob Hutmacher, Specialist, Dept of PlantSciences, University of California, Davis,Shafter, CA

Carol Frate, Farm Advisor, UC CooperativeExtension, Tulare County, Tulare, CA

Steve Wright, Farm Advisor, UC CooperativeExtension, Tulare County, Tulare, CA

Anil Shrestha, Regional IPM Weed Ecologist,UC Kearney Ag Center, Parlier, CA

Charlie Summers, Department of Entomology,University of California, Davis

Steve Alameda, Manager, Topflavor Farms,Yuma, AZ

Kristen Hughes, Sustainable Conservation,San Francisco, CA

Larry Beckstead, Western Farm Service,Merced, CA

Steve Fortner, Sun Pacific Farming, Exeter, CA

Fred Leavitt, Sun Pacific Farming, Exeter, CA

Phil Hogan, USDA Natural ResourcesConservation Service, Yolo County,Woodland, CA

Chris Lane, Tillso Inc., Monte Vista, CO

Ralph Ceseña, Sr., Ceseña Distributing,Stockton, CA

Jim Ashford, Britz Farms, Five Points, CA

Larry Chrisco, Harris Farms, Coalinga, CA

Paul Goodman, Dos Palos, CA

Scott Schmidt, Farming D, Five Points, CA

John Diener, Red Rock Ranch, Five Pts, CA

Andy Rollin, Sweet Haven Dairy, Burrell, CA

Tom Barcellos, Bar Farm, Tipton, CA

Rob Roy, USDA Natural ResourcesConservation Service, Madera, CA

Bob Prys, Agromanager, Borba Farms,Riverdale, CA

Dan Munk, Farm Advisor, UC CooperativeExtension, Fresno, CA

Jeff Mitchell, Associate Specialist, Universityof California, Davis, Parlier, CA

U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a

West SideResearch

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CT2004 Conference Speakers

TOUR BUSES

Farming ‘D’ Farm Demonstrations

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CT2004 will take place over two days, September 8 and 9. Several activitiesand presentation sessions during these two days will be presented as

options during concurrent, or simultaneous sessions. We encourage youto read through the program offerings listed below and plan very carefully

how you will spend your time most efficiently at the conference.

7:00am R e g i s t r a t i o n

8:00am M o r n i n g P r o g r a m s B e g i n

8:00am Overview of CTin California

Jeff MitchellUC Davis

8:30am Overview of CT in Oregon

John LunaOregon State Univ.

9:00am Overview of CT in the Southeast US & in Brazil

Wayne ReevesUSDA ARSWatsonville, CA

Overview of CT in CaliforniaBob HutmacherUC Davis

Overview of CTin ArizonaSteve Husman & Bill McCloskeyUniv. of Arizona

Carbon Leasing &Innovative AgribusinessMktg Initiatives in thePacific Northwest

Karl Kupers Pacific Northwest DirectSeed Assoc. andShepherd’s Grain

CONFERENCE HALL SHOP HALL


9:30am B r e a k


11:00am C a t e r e d L u n c h


A f t e r n o o n P r o g r a m s B e g i n

10:00am

10:30am Carbon Leasing &InnovativeAgribusiness Initiativesin the Pacific NorthwestKarl Kupers Pacific Northwest DirectSeed Assoc. andShepherd’s Grain

12:00pm CT CottonBob Hutmacher &Steve WrightUniversity ofCalifornia

CT Dairy Forage(Agronomics, Weed & Insect Mgmt)

Carol Frate,Anil Shrestha &Charlie SummersUniversity of California

Overview of CTin ArizonaSteve Husman & Bill McCloskeyUniv. of Arizona

Overview of CT in Oregon

John LunaOregon State Univ.

Overview of CT in the Southeast US & in Brazil

Wayne ReevesUSDA ARSWatsonville, CA

12:20pm CT TomatoesSteve Forner & Fred LeavittSun Pacific Farming • Exeter

CT Dairy Forage: Water QualityKristen Hughes, LarryBeckstead & Mark Ahlem

CT and DustNick Madden & Jeff MitchellUC Davus

John Beyer • USDA NCRS

Ecotillage in EnglandChris LaneTillso, Inc.

12:40pm

CT in High Value Veg’sSteve AlamedaTop Flavor Farms •Yuma, Az

1:00pm Opportunity for CT in theIrrigated WestRalph Ceseña, Sr Ceseña Distributing Co.



E Q U I P M E N T D E M O N S T R A T I O N S

Farming D Site W S R E CEliminator Wilcox Agriproducts

Alan WilcoxWalnut Grove, CA

Terratill for Post-harvest Cotton StalkManagement

Jim CuotoKerman, CA

Jack YoungBigham Bros.Lubbock, TX

1:30pm

John Deere No-till1730 Planter and1560 No-till Drill

Bessler Model 9000Rolling Corn

StalkChopper

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Gregg BoyerBrotherhood FarmsWatertown, SD

OptimizerKevin McDonald Tillage Intl. Turlock, CA

Ecolotill Strip TillerDave MartenCASE DMI

1:45pm

Hahn Bed DiskCliff HahnHahn Tractor • Stockton, CA

Shredder BedderAl & Marilyn RuoziInterstate Mfg.


Farming D Site W S R E CA B2:00pm

SimbaChris Lane Tillso, Inc. Montevista, CO

John Deere No-till1730 Planter and1560 No-till Driil

Sundance WideBed Disk

Greg Crossgrove Arizona Drip Sys.Coolidge, AZ

2:15pm

Eliminator Wilcox Agriproducts

Alan WilcoxWalnut Grove, CA

Hahn Bed Disk

Cliff HahnHahn TractorStockton, CA

Ecolotill StripTiller

Dave MartenCASE DMI

2:30pm

OptimizerKevin McDonald New World Tillage Turlock, CA

TerratillJim CuotoKerman, CA

Jack YoungBigham Bros.Lubbock, Tx

2:45pm

Monosem No-tillPlanter

Lenexa, KS

SimbaChris Lane Tillso, Inc. Montevista, CO

Bessler Model 9000Rolling Corn

StalkChopperGregg BoyerBrotherhood FarmsWatertown, SD

Sundance WideBed Disk

Greg Crossgrove Arizona Drip Sys.Coolidge, AZ

Shredder BedderAl & Marilyn RuoziInterstate Mfg.

Performer(new model)Alan WilcoxWilcox Agriproducts

5:00pm Opportunities for CT in the Irrigated WestRalph Ceseña, Sr. Ceseña Distributing Co.

3:20pm Economics of CTKaren Klonsky UC Davis

CT in High Value Veg’sSteve Alameda Yuma, Az

CT in the Sac.ValleyPhil Hogan & Steve TempleUSDA NRCS & UC Davis

3:00pm CT TomatoesSteve Fortner & Fred Leavitt SunPacific Farming Exeter, CA



4:20pm

4:40pm

4:00pm

3:40pm

CT Dairy Forage: Water Quality

Kristen Hughes, LarryBeckstead & Mark Ahlem

Ecotillage in EnglandChris LaneTillso, Inc.

CT Small Grains & BeansDarrell Cordova • Denair, CAAnil Shrestha • Univ. of Ca

CT in the Sac. ValleyPhil Hogan & Steve TempleUSDA & UC Davis

CT Small Grains & BeansDarrell Cordova • Denair, CAAnil Shrestha • Univ. of Ca

CT Dairy Forage (Agronomics, Weed & Insect Mgmt)Carol Frate, Anil Shrestha &Charlie Summers, Univ. of Ca

Economics of CTKaren Klonsky UC Davis

CT and DustNick Madden & Jeff MitchellUC Davus

John Beyer • USDA NCRS

CT CottonBob Hutmacher&Steve Wright

University of California

Monosem NT Planter Monosem

Sundance Wide Bed Disk Arizona Drip Systems

Shredder BedderInterstate Mfg.

New PerformerWilcox Agriproducts

Performer Wilcox Agriproducts

Simba Tillso, Inc.

Bessler Corn ChopperBrotherhood Farms

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The following implements and equipment companies will be availableand will conduct ongoing field demonsrations from 7:00 - 8:15 am atboth the ‘Farming D’ farm site and at the UC West Side Research and

Extension Center demonstration fields.

7:00am E q u i p m e n t D e m o n s t r a t i o n s

8:15am

John Rodrigues Corcoran, CA

Jim Ashford Five Points, CA

G r o w e r P a n e l D i s c u s s i o n

Discussing the future of Conservation Tillagein the San Joaquin Valley.

Paul Goodman Dos Palos, CA

Larry Chrisco Five Points, CA

Eliminator Wilcox Agriproducts

Optimizer Tillage International

Ecolotill CASE DMI

JD 1730 & 1560 John Deere Co.

Hahn Bed Disk Hahn Tractor

Terratill Bigham Bros.

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Tour ACT Dairy Forage:Sweet Haven Dairy

Andy RollinTom BarcellosRob Roy

CT Minimum Till:Farming D &Red Rock Ranch

Scott SchmidtJohn Diener

CT Cotton:Borba Farms

Bob Prys

8:45am C T F a r m T o u r s

Tour B Tour C

11:45am C a t e r e d L u n c h


Bob Prys

CT Dairy Forage:Sweet Haven Dairy







Bob Prys

CT Dairy Forage:Sweet Haven Dairy


Buses depart from the WSREC promptly at 8:454am.

All buses will visit all tour sites.

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