Attending the 11th Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference Can Reduce Input Costs in Your Farming Operation
TUNICA ,Mississippi- Farmers can fine tune their farming operation with information garnered at the 11th Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference sponsored by Cotton Incorporated and US Rice Producers Association, and a production of MidAmerica Farm Publications. The event is set for Jan. 21-22, 2008 and is sponsored by Cotton Incorporated and US Rice Producers Association. The conference is a production of MidAmerica Farm Publications. The conference is Co-Sponsored by the University of Arkansas, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of Tennessee, Auburn University, Texas A&M, USDA-NRCS in Washington DC and USDA-ARS centers in the Southern States. The conference also has five corporate Co-Sponsors which are Delta & Pine Land, Helena Chemical Co., Horizon Ag, Pioneer Hi-Bred International and RiceTec. Ag-Media Co-Sponsors are Delta and Southwest Farm Press. This conference, a perennial success, is returning to Tunica, having first opened in Little Rock, Ark., in 1997, then alternating locations in succeeding years between Texas and Mississippi. Last year's conference in Houston drew a record attendance with farmers and researchers both deriving a sense of new direction. No one leaves without learning, and everyone finds they can rebuild a facet of their operation with ease to create more stability and increase their bottom line. The Grand Casino Resort Tunica Convention Center, Tunica, Mississippi is the headquarters for the 2008 conference. "It's an ideal setting for this conference, providing a relaxing environment where farmers can visit with one another and researchers," said John LaRose, Chairman of the Conference Steering Committee. As in past conferences, the breakout sessions offer approximately 91 specific topic choices over the two-day period, several of which are sure to focus on the topics most important to each producer. Each session is led by a university researcher and a farmer who is practicing the system, each of whom can offer sound, practical advice to help the beginner or even the silver-haired crowd. Approximately 91 farmers and researchers will make presentations during the breakout sessions. The discussions are informal and questions or comments from the audience are always welcome. These often add a new twist to the discussions. New this year is the addition of the Mid-South Corn Conference and the Mid-South Precision Ag Conference to be held in conjunction with the Cotton & Rice Conference. The Mid-South Corn Conference will feature 16 corn production technology and systems breakout sessions by 16 of the nation's leading corn researchers and farmers. The Mid-South Precision Ag Conference will feature nine precision agriculture technology and systems breakout sessions by nine of precision agriculture researchers and farmers. Farmers from Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee will be able to receive their state pesticide recertification credits, and certified crop consultants can earn CEUs during the two-day conference. "The conference is held in Mississippi every other year," LaRose reminded. "Don't miss the opportunity to get some of your questions answered or to search for new ideas that could improve your operation and help fill your pockets." For further information on the conference or to register, visit the website at www.nctd.net, or call Robin Moll at 573-547-7212. NR08-2