TEXAS AGRICULTURAL LIFETIME LEADERSHIP
TALL IX-Session II
October 5-8, 2004
Lubbock/Amarillo
Panhandle Agriculture
Texas Cooperative Extension
Tuesday, October 5, 2004:
At 11:30 A.M.
Arrive: USDA-ARS Plant Stress Lab
3810 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415 (806) 749-5560
(Presiding) Rachel Myers and Dean Nelson (Dress)Business Casual
11:30 p.m. Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sponsored by Plains Cotton Growers
12:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Glenn Schur
TALL Alumnus
12:10 p.m. Overview of High Plains Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bob Robinson,
Regional Program Director-Agriculture and Natural Resources
Texas Cooperative Extension
12:30 p.m. Commodity Organization Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mr. Steve Verett, Executive Vice President, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.
Mr. David Gibson, Executive Director, Texas Corn Producers Board
Mr. Tim Lust, Executive Director, National Grain Sorghum Producers
Ms. Shelly Nutt, Executive Director, Texas Peanut Producers Board
1:15 p.m. Farm Bill Process and Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jackie Smith
Professor and Extension Economist-Management
1:30 p.m. World Trade Organization (WTO) Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Bill Gillon
Representing National Cotton Council, Memphis, TN
Mr. Shawn Wade
Conducting PowerPoint Presentation,
Mr. Gillon addressing group by teleconference
2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion on Farm Bill and WTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Jackie Smith, Mr. Bill Gillon, Mr. Steve Verett, Mr. David Gibson,
Mr. Tim Lust and Ms. Shelly Nutt
2:30 p.m. Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsored by ABC Bank
2:45 p.m. USDA-ARS Plant Stress Lab Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dan Upchurch,
Lab Director
3:30 p.m. Tour of New Texas Tech Animal Science Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Marvin Cepica, Professor and Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Dr. Kevin Pond, Professor and Department Head, Animal Science Department
4:30 p.m. Adjourn/Participants Check into Hotel:
Four Points Sheraton Lubbock (806) 747-0171
505 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
(Presiding) Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz/Assisting: Jeff Camp/Jim Phillips (Dress) Business Casual
5:45 p.m. Leave for Reception
6:30 p.m. Social for TALL IX participants at National Ranching Heritage Center,
Texas Tech University
(3121 4th Street) - Sponsored by Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, First Ag Credit, and Bayer Crop Science/ Fibermax
7:00 p.m. PROGRAM
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bob Robinson,
Regional Program Director-Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Texas Cooperative Extension
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Marvin Cepica,
Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Pete Laney
Texas House of Representatives
Introduction of TALL IX Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz
Professor and TALL Director - Texas Cooperative Extension
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jett Major
District Extension Administrator, Texas Cooperative Extension
7:30 p.m. TALL IX Individual Dinners. . . .Sponsored by Local Leaders/TALL Alumni
WEDNESDAY, October 6, 2004:
(Presiding) Travis Reynolds and John Smith (Dress) Business Casual
6:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel. . . . . . Sponsored by Lamesa Cotton Growers and
Eco-Drip Irrigation System, Inc.
(Eat breakfast, check out of hotel and board bus by 7:00 a.m.)
7:00 a..m. Depart for drive-by Tour of Value-Added Industry
Mr. Jett Major, District Extension Administrator, Texas Cooperative Extension
Mr. Mark Brown, Lubbock County Extension Agent - Agriculture
7:30 a.m. Cotton Improvement Program Tour at Texas A&M Research and Extension Center
Dr. Jaroy Moore, Resident Director of Research Station
Dr. John Gannaway, Cotton Breeder, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
8:00 a..m. Depart for Abernathy
En-route water discussion by Mr. Jim Conkwright, Manager, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1
8:15 a.m. Eco-Drip Irrigation System Stop. . . . . . . . . . . David Frerich, Co-owner/Manager
8:45 a.m. Depart for Littlefield
En-route discussion on Cotton Classing and Textile Research Center by
Dr. Dean Ethridge.
9:15 a.m.- Tour American Cotton Growers Denim Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Jan Biljone,
Director of Human Resources, ACG
10:15 a.m. Refreshment break on bus sponsored by Western Peanut Growers and Texas Peanut Producers Board
10:15 a.m. Depart for Levelland
En-route discussion on cotton marketing and denim mill economics by
John Johnson, Communications Director for Plains Cotton Cooperative Association and TALL Alumnus.
A peanut production and handling discussion will also be given by
Dr. Calvin Trostle, Assistant Professor and Extension Agronomist.
10:45 a.m. Clint Williams Peanut Handling Facility Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Bill Rogers,
Manager of Peanut Handling Facility
11:30 a.m. Depart for Ropesville
En-route discussion on crop pest management and related bio-terrorism issues by Kerry Siders, Hockley-Cochran Counties Extension Agent - Integrated Pest Management
(Presiding) Danny Sosebee and Trey Teaff
12:00 p.m. Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sponsored by Buster’s Gin
12:30 p.m. Cotton Ginning History and Tour of Buster’s Gin
Mr. Dan and Mrs. Linda Taylor, Owners/Managers
Mrs. Davon Cook, Assistant Manager
2:00 p.m. Aerial Applicator Bioterrorism Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . .Corporal John Gonzalez,
Public Information Officer, Texas Department of Public Safety
2:45 p.m. Depart for Hotel
En-route discussion by Mr. Jett Major on plans for the rest of the afternoon and evening.
3:15 p.m. Break at hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsored by City Bank
***Presiding Members Coordinate Travel Arrangements***
Participants load up in personal vehicle
Directions/map will be provided
3:30 p.m. Travel in caravan to DeBruce Grain
4:30 p.m. DeBruce Grain Handling Demonstration and Tour. . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Glenn Schur
TALL Alumnus
Mr. Rob Herbers
Manager of DeBruce Grain
5:00 p.m. Travel in caravan to Vista Grande Dairy in Plainview
5:30 p.m. Dairy Industry Discussion and Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Reed Mulliken,
Owners of Vista Grande Dairy
6:15 p.m. Travel in caravan to Mark Marley’s place on I-27
6:30 p.m. Dinner. . . .Sponsored by Mr. Mark Marley, Owner/Manager, Production Plus
7:15 p.m. Wrap up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Jett Major and TALL Alumni
7:30 p.m. TALL IX Class departs to Amarillo to check into Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites
1501 South Ross
Amarillo, Texas
(806) 372-8373
THURSDAY, October 7, 2004
(Presiding) Michael Tolbert and Joshua Walker (Dress) Business Casual
7:00 a.m. Depart for WTAMU Business Incubator
7:30 a.m. Breakfast and economic impact of region at WTAMU Business Incubator. . . . . . .
Mr. David Terry/Dr. Don Taylor, Director WTAMU Business Incubator
Dr. Don Topliff, Head, Department of Agriculture, WTAMU
Mr. Don Clift, General Manager, Texas Farm
9:00 a.m. Depart for IBP
9:30 a.m. Tour IBP
11:00 a.m. Depart of Boy’s Ranch
(Presiding) Nishi Whiteley and Matt Williams
11:45 a.m. Lunch, History Film and Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsored by Boy’s Ranch
2:00 p.m. Depart for Kirkland Feedyard
2:20 p.m. Tour Kirkland Feedyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Robby Kirkland
Owner/Manager
3:00 p.m. Depart for USDA-ARS/TAES Research Facility and Bushland
3:30 p.m. Tour USDA/ARS/TAES Research Facility at Bushland, focusing on crop and livestock research programs.
4:30 p.m. Depart for hotel in Amarillo
5:30 p.m. Arrive Hotel
(Presiding) Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz/Assisting: Cord Willms/Eric Opiela (Dress) Business Attire
6:00 p.m. Social and Reception at American Quarter Horse Association Heritage Center & Museum
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Bob Robinson
Regional Program Director-Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Texas Cooperative Extension
Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Representative David Swinford
Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Bill Brewer, AQHA
Introduction of TALL IX Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz
Professor and TALL Director, Texas Cooperative Extension
Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bob Robinson
7:00 p.m. TALL IX Individual Dinners . . . . Sponsored by Local Leaders/TALL Alumni
FRIDAY, October 8, 2004:
Breakfast on Bus
(Presiding) July Danley and Richard De Los Santos (Dress) Business Casual
8:00 a.m. Depart for Texas Cattle Feeders Association. . . . . . . . . . . . .Use Personal Vehicles
5501 I-40 West - Amarillo
8:15 a.m. Panel Discussion on High Plains Water Issues and Bioterrorism
Mr. Jarrett Atkinson, Panhandle Regional Water Planning Group
Dr. Richard McDonald, Texas Cattle Feeders Association
Dr. Robert Sprowls, Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Dr. Ted McCollum, Texas Cooperative Extension
Dr. Charlie Rush, Texas Cooperative Extension
11:00 a.m. Adjourn
Update October 13, 2004 - mf