Researchers from North Dakota State University, the University of Minnesota, Texas A&M, Montana State University and USDA will provide updates on 2012 research. Information: mohamed.khan@ndsu.edu
On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet. - Lincoln, NE, United States
Course covers classical concepts of heterosis; genetic hypotheses for hybrid vigor; quantitative genetics of heterosis; new tools to study hybrid vigor, structure and function; organization of germplasm into heterotic groups; prediction of heterosis and hybrid performan...
This course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and cross-departmental knowledge of b...
Info: Ass. Prof. Mathews L. Paret, Plant Pathology Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 155 Research Road, Quincy Florida FL-32351, United States of America. E-mail: paret@ufl.edu
Targeted to experts and professionals in seed technology. This advanced course will cover the latest technologies for seed coatings, seed identification, systemic markers and related topics. Three Registered Seed Technologist credits will be available upon completion of...
Regency Room, Amarillo Civic Center - Amarillo, TX, United States
Topics: natural gas generation unit; variable frequency drives; irrigation management tools; highly efficient natural gas engines; non-traditional influences such as insects, fungicides and fertilizers on crop water use; tillage and residue management; efficient irrigat...
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 2415 E. Business Highway 83 - Welasco, TX, United States
One of the hottest topics on the agenda for an upcoming cotton and grain sorghum preplant meeting is whether cotton growers nationwide are interested in funding boll weevil eradication efforts in South Texas.
PAG provides a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant & animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and applications on this interna...
International Rice Festival Building - Crowley, LA, United States
The meeting will include brief business sessions for the Louisiana Rice Council, Louisiana Rice Growers Association and a Louisiana Rice Promotion Board report, as well as a report from the USA Rice Federation on activities and accomplishments
campus of Missouri Western State University - St. Joseph, MO, United States
One of the premier conferences for fruit and vegetable growers. Topics will include vegetables, tree fruits, small fruits and flowers. There are also presentations targeted toward organic growers.
University of California Davis, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center - Davis, CA, United States
4:30 to 7:00 PM - Monthly networking event on the 2nd Thursday of the month, with featured speaker Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Science, UC Davis. Topic: genetic basis of corn hybrid vigor.