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January 6, 2009
On January 6, soil scientists David Tarkalson and James Ippolito, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, participated in the Far West Agribusiness Association Idaho Winter Conference held in Jackpot, NV. Tarkalson presented research information on the effects of small grain residue removal on soil physical and chemical properties. Ippolito presented research information on soil copper, plant toxicity, and soil reclamation. The purpose of the conference is to present research-based information to enhance the business and safety environment for the fertilizer and agrochemical industry in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Nevada and Washington to producers, agricultural consultants, researchers, and other interested shareholders.
January 7, 2009
On January 7, agricultural engineers Bradley King and David Bjorneberg, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, will participate in the 2009 Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show Member Training Workshop to be held in Idaho Falls, ID. King will make a presentation on "Pivot Runoff Issues and Hardware Considerations." King and Bjorneberg will meet with Chris Strebie of Senninger Irrigation to discuss recent research results on center pivot runoff and erosion. King and Bjorneberg will also meet with Don Zimmerman of Nelson Irrigation to provide an update on recent CRADA results.
January 8-9, 2009
On January 8-9, molecular biologist Imad Eujayl and plant pathologist Carl Strausbaugh, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, will give invited presentations during the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference in Twin Falls, ID. Eujayl will present research results on germplasm enhancement for curly top disease resistance in sugarbeet, and Strausbaugh will present the influence of disease problems in the field on sugarbeet storability. The conference is sponsored by the Idaho and Oregon sugarbeet growers and the University of Idaho, and will be attended by scientists, industry personnel, and growers.
January 9, 2009
On January 9, soil scientist David Tarkalson, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, will present research information at the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference to be held in Twin Falls, ID. Tarkalson will make a presentation on assessing the use of strip tillage and nitrogen management in sugarbeet production. The conference is presented by the University of Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC, Idaho Sugarbeet Growers, Nyssa-Nampa Beet Growers and Elwyhee Beet Growers. The purpose of the conference is to present research-based information dealing with all aspects of sugarbeet production in Idaho to producers, agricultural consultants, researchers, and other interested shareholders.
January 14, 2009
ARS scientists to present workshop at potato conference. On January 21, agricultural engineer Bradley King and soil scientist David Tarkalson will present a workshop titled "Bed Planting Potatoes Under Sprinkler Irrigation" at the University of Idaho 2009 Potato Conference to be held in Pocatello, ID. The conference is attended by potato industry representatives world wide and by producers throughout the United States.
January 27, 2009
ARS scientist interviewed by "The Sugarbeet Grower" magazine. On January 26, Don Lilleboe, editor of the Sugarbeet Grower magazine, contacted soil scientist David Tarkalson, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory (NWISRL), Kimberly, ID, for an update on sugarbeet strip tillage research being conducted at NWISRL.
February 3, 2009
ARS scientists participate in pivot seminar. On February 5, agricultural engineer Bradley King presented recent research results on evaluation of runoff and erosion from center pivot sprinklers at Nelson Irrigation's Pivot Seminar held in Walla Walla, WA. The seminar was attended by irrigation equipment dealers from around the world. King, along with agricultural engineer David Bjorneberg and hydrologic technician Troy Winward, met with Nelson Irrigation personnel to discuss research results and project planning for cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) activities in 2009.
March 4-5, 2009
ARS scientist invited to present research findings on sugarbeet production. On March 4-5, ARS soil scientist David Tarkalson, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, will present research information on the effects of small grain residue removal on soil physical and chemical properties at the Western Nutrient Management Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. The purpose of the conference is to present current nutrient management related research to scientists and other government employees. Tarkalson will also attend the WERA-103 committee (Nutrient Management and Water Quality Committee) meeting on March 3 in Salt Lake City, UT. The committee is composed of representatives from land-grant universities, public agencies, and private industry. The committee seeks to protect water quality by i) improving nutrient management recommendations based on soil, water and plant analysis results and other management strategies, and by ii) coordinating Western Region education and research efforts.
March 5, 2009
ARS scientists discuss soils research with community college students. On March 5, soil scientists Gary Lehrsch and Jim Ippolito discussed soil fertility and chemistry research with six students from the Agriculture Department of the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls. The students were given a brief overview of the Lab and its mission, and then toured the facility, focusing upon the key pieces of analytical equipment used to conduct soil fertility and chemistry research. The scientists also described openings in ARS for summer employment with current students and openings for year-round employment, both temporary and permanent, for the students once they graduate.
March 19, 2009
ARS scientist to present research on Rhizoctonia root rot. On March 19, ARS plant pathologist Carl Strausbaugh will give a presentation on the genetic diversity and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia on sugar beet for the Plant Science Seminar Series hosted by the University of Idaho in Twin Falls, ID. The purpose of the meeting is to present research to students and scientists.
April 21, 2009
ARS scientists participate in a career fair. On April 21, ARS agricultural engineer Dave Bjorneberg and soil scientist Gary Lehrsch discussed ARS career opportunities with interested participants at the 7th Annual Southern Idaho Career Fair, held on the campus of the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID. The Career Fair was attended by over 350 people.
