Ag technology conference Nov. 18 in Tulare

Oct. 16, 2009 - - With irrigation water becoming ever scarcer and energy prices rising rapidly, UC Cooperative Extension will share new ways for farmers to reduce these inputs at a conference on November 18, in Tulare. The event, which begins at 7:30 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 p.m., is organized by the UC Conservation Tillage and Cropping Systems Workgroup and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts. Southern California Edison is sponsoring the program by hosting the event at its Agricultural Technology Application Center, 4175 South Laspina Street. There is no charge for participation.
A segment of the program will be devoted to air quality, surface water quality, and groundwater issues as they relate to agriculture. For example, new environmental regulations to take effect in December will phase out older, highly polluting diesel engines, referred to by regulators as Tier Zero engines. For more information about the conference, contact Ron Harben at (559) 252-2192, ext. 105 or by email to ron.harben@ca.nacdnet.net.