Released: January 18, 2006

Central Plains Irrigation Conference Slated For February

COLBY, Kan. – The Central Plains Irrigation Conference and Exposition will be held Feb. 21-22 at the Comfort Inn in Colby.

“The conference, sponsored by the Central Plains Irrigation Association (CPIA), will acquaint participants with the latest information on irrigation equipment and water management practices,” said Danny Rogers, professor and irrigation engineer for Kansas State University Research and Extension. “The conference is an excellent opportunity for irrigators to hear and talk with university and agency irrigation specialists and industry leaders from the Central Plains region.”

Registration that is postmarked by Feb. 3 is $60, or $65 for participants applying for Crop Consultant Advisor (CCA) continuing education units. Late registration is $65, or $75 for those applying for CCA.

Registration fees include admittance to all sessions and the equipment exposition, a copy of the proceedings, two lunches, breaks and a social hour.

The conference, sponsored by the Central Plains Irrigation Association (CPIA), will feature presentations on Kansas irrigation demographics and how that impacts area residents. A review of the renewable energy industry and options that might fit in the Ogallala region. Eight technical sessions will be offered, covering the latest information on irrigation systems and management.

Some of this year’s topics include “Wastewater Utilization,” “Residue Management for Efficient Water Use” and “Limited Irrigation Crop Options.”

For a registration form, hotel accommodations, or for more information, interested persons can go to www.oznet.ksu.edu/sdi/REvents/cpia.html. Registration forms and payments should be mailed to Donna Lamm at 760 N. Thompson, Colby, Ks., 67701.

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K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.

Story by:
Leah Bond
lbond@ksu.edu
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