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Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association
November 16th & 17th, 2016
Three Rivers Convention Center | Kennewick, WA
WED., NOVEMBER 16: 8:30am-4:45pm
Wednesday Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Onion Session
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:45p.m.
4:15 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Controlling Storage Problems in Dry Bulb Onions and
Proper Use of MH-30
Dr. Mike Thornton, University of Idaho
Thrips Control in the Treasure Valley
Dr. Stuart Reitz, OSU
Thrips Control in the Columbia Basin Utilizing Various
Application Methods
Dr. Tim Waters, WSU-Franklin County Extension
Break – Trade Show
Soil Moisture and Irrigation Monitoring for Onions
Bill Buhrig, OSU
Downy Mildew and Stemphylium Leaf Blight Identification
and Control Measures
Christy Hoepting, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York
Internal Dry Scale of Onion
Dr. Stuart Reitz, OSU
Luncheon
Onion Leafminer Control and Identification
Dr. Tim Waters, WSU Franklin County Extension
Good Onion Horticultural Practices: Back to Basics
Dr. Carrie Wohleb, WSU Grant County
Break – Trade Show
Evaluation of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in Commercial Onion Fields
Dr. Lindsey du Toit, WSU Mount Vernon NWREC and Dr. Tim
Waters, WSU Franklin County Extension
Onion Production in New York State and Management
Considerations for Nutsedge,
Christy Heopting, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York
Columbia Basin Onion Committee Discussion
Trade Show Social
General Vegetable Session
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Impact of Neonicotinoid Insecticides on Washington Honeybees
Dr. Allan Felsot, WSU Tri-Cities
Effects of Listeria on the Vegetable Industry
Dr. Allan Felsot, WSU Tri-Cities
Getting Global Gap Certified
Juli Doty Ogden, Farm Plan, Wenatchee, WA
Break – Trade Show
Dry Bean Nutrition
Ryan Erickson, Farmer Bean & Seed
Chlorpyrifos Regulatory Update
Ray Brinkmeyer, Dow AgroSciences
Recent Incidences of Quarantined Bean Diseases: Brown Spot,
Halo Blight, and Common Bacterial Blight
Dr. Carrie Wohleb, WSU Grant County
Luncheon
Biodegradable Mulches for Organic and Conventional Vegetable
Production
Shuresh Ghimire, WSU Mt. Vernon
Using Grating and Mulches for Management of Diseases in
Watermelon
Dr. Carol Miles, WSU Mt. Vernon
New Melon Varieties for the Pacific Northwest
Dr. Alan Schreiber, Ag Development Group
Break – Trade Show
Herbicides for Some Unusual Crops
Dr. Tim Miller, WSU- Mt. Vernon
Interseeding Cover Crops in Vegetables
Ed Peachey, OSU- Corvallis
Update on PNW Pepper Industry
Dr. Alan Schreiber, Ag Development Group
Trade Show Social
Eric Olson
Washington Beekeeper
The Current State
of Beekeeping
Sponsored by
Included with registration (Seating is limited to 300)
Pre-Conference Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 15: 9:00am-4:00pm
Registration: $50 (Lunch Included) - Space is limited to 100
Topics Include:
• Sources of irrigation water
• Filtration
• Water treatment and line maintenance
• Chemigation
• Irrigation design and management
• Food safety laws
• Market Trends
Dr. Stuart Styles is a Cal Poly alumnus and
director of the externally funded Irrigation
Training and Research Center (ITRC). He
teaches Principles of Irrigation, Hydraulics,
and Agricultural Structures Design. His
current research interests include the emerging
electronic flow measurement technologies, impact of salinity
on crop yields and new canal gates.
Pesticide Applicator Credits
Washington, Oregon and Idaho recertification credits and Certified Crop Advisor
continuing education credits will be available for those attending the conference.
2016 PNVA Conference Credits
Session
WA
Wednesday, November 16 AM
Onion Session AM
3
General Vegetable Session AM
2
OR
ID
3
2
4
3
Thursday, November 17
Pest Management
5
3*
Organic Session
1
1
* Pest Management Session - Oregon - 1 core credit and 2 regular credits.
Session
11/16 Onion Session
11/16 General Vegetable Session
11/17 Pest Management Session
11/17 Organic Session
CCA Credits
NM
SW
.5
1
.5
PM
3
1.5
2.5
1
CM
2
2
3
1
PD
Wednesday’s Trade Show Social
After Wednesday’s sessions have been adjourned, visit the Trade Show Social.
Hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar will be available.
THURS., NOVEMBER 17: 8:00am-1:00pm
Sponsored by
Pest Management Session
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Aster Yellows
Dr. Ken Frost, OSU Hermiston
Preserving Pesticide Tools: What Happens When we Lose Them?
Dr. Doug Walsh, WSU Prosser
What is happening at EPA, a Registrant’s Perspective
Ray Brinkmeyer, Dow AgroSciences
Break – Trade Show
Carrot Diseases in the Pacific Northwest
Dr. Lindsey du Toit, WSU Mount Vernon NWREC
Herbicide Modes of Action and Resistance
Dr. Tim Miller, WSU Mt. Vernon
Volunteer Potato Control
Dr. Tim Waters, WSU Extension
Pesticide Update, Dr. Alan Schreiber
Ag Development Group
Conference Adjournment
Organic Session
Economics of Transitioning to Organic
Tanya Murray, Oregon Tilth
Panel: Market Opportunities for Organic Production in the PNW
• Dr. Lindsey du Toit, WSU Mt. Vernon NWREC
• Scott Dray, Walmart Sr. Director, Global Food Sourcing
• Jeremy Smith, General Manager, Charlie’s Produce, Portland
• Dr. David Granatstein, WSU Agriculture Specialist
• Ali Dermond, WSDA Organic Program
• Sarah Brown, Oregon Tilth
rganic Options – Pest Control and Fertilization
Dr. Alan Schreiber, Ag Development Group
Biological Control in Organic Systems
Dr. Silvia Rondon, OSU- Hermiston
NOP Guidance on Natural Resources Conservation
Ali Dermond, WSDA Organic Program
Organic Conservation Studies
Sarah Brown, Oregon TIlth
Your 2017 PNVA Membership Dues
Include Conference Registration
Individual Membership:
$110
Includes voting membership, mailings, listing in the directory and convention
registration
Farm Membership(s):
$310
Includes voting membership, mailings, listing in the directory and convention
registrations for up to 5 people
Corporate Membership:
Includes association support, voting membership, mailings, listing
in the directory and convention registrations for up to 10 people
$550
Non-Member Registration
$83
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Register for the PNVA Conference at www.pnva.org
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