Moscow, Idaho
January 16, 2009
International and national
perspectives will mark the second
Idaho
Oilseed Conference sponsored by the
University of Idaho College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Idaho Oilseed Commission,
Pacific Northwest Canola Research Program, and National
Biodiesel Education Program at the UI Feb. 12 in Moscow.
Donn Thill, Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center
superintendent at Moscow and conference organizer, said the
majority of the conference presentations will address important
regional issues facing oilseed producers.
Morning sessions will address the broader view of biofuels.
Mauricio Alcocer of the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara will
explore renewable energy research in Mexico and a collaborative
program with the University of Idaho. Doug Haines, the
university’s Business and Economics Department head, will
address the foods-versus-biofuels debate.
Jon Van Gerpen, University of Idaho Biological and Agricultural
Engineering Department head, will address the convergence of
agriculture and energy and its considerations in biodiesel
production.
Other presenters will participate from Montana State University,
Oregon State University and Washington State University.
Other topics will include plant breeders’ efforts to develop new
canola cultivars adapted to the Northwest, pest
management and adding value to canola or mustard seed meals or
by developing ensiling systems for cattle feed.
Certified crop advisor credits and Idaho and Washington
pesticide recertification credits will be available to
participants.
The conference will be held at the University Inn Best Western
in Moscow from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information is online
at
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/oilseeds/conference/.
Registration, which includes lunch, is limited to 180
participants and will cost $35 by Jan. 30 and $60 afterward.
Registrations may be mailed to University of Idaho, IAES – Attn.
Julie Haddox, P.O. Box 442337, Moscow, ID 83844-2332.
Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s
flagship higher-education institution and its principal graduate
education and research university, bringing insight and
innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University
researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and
contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the only
institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie
Foundation ranking for high research activity. The university’s
student population includes first-generation college students
and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 150 degree
options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of
a large university with the intimacy of small learning
communities. For information, visit
http://www.uidaho.edu.
Written by Bill Loftus |
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