Accepted Presentation Proposals for 2010

Presentations in bold are available online

Administrative Skills Development Accepted Proposals

AN "EERA" OF OPPORTUNITY FOR OHIO VALLEY AGRICULTURE	Jeff Fisher
USING FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL IN TIGHT BUDGET TIMES	David B Holmes

Agricultural Economics Accepted Proposals

A COMPARISON OF CASH MARKET MILK INCOME WITH INCOME FROM SELECTED FORWARD PRICING STRATEGIES	John C.Campbell
CREATIVE COMPENSATION -- WHAT YOUR PAY SHOULD SAY	Chuck Schwartau
UTILIZING MULTIPLE METHODS TO TEACH FENCE & BOUNDARY LAWS IN MISSOURI	Joseph W Koenen
DEVELOPING THE FARM MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF NORTHEAST OHIO SMALL & NEW FARMERS	David L.Marrison
BALANCE SHEET/ BUDGETING CLINICS	Dennis M Kauppila
DETERMINING IF ACRE IS A BETTER DEAL COMPARED TO DCP	Chris L.Bruynis, PhD
DELIVERING FARM MANAGEMENT EDUCATION WITH A REDUCED EXTENSION WORKFORCE	Chris L.Bruynis, PhD
SHAREMILKING AGREEMENTS PROVIDE ENTRY INTO DAIRY INDUSTRY	Wayne R.Prewitt
DAIRY LGM, NOT JUST ANOTHER INSURANCE GAME	J.Craig Williams

Agricultural Issues & Public Relations Accepted Proposals

BUILDING BRIDGES OVER TROUBLED WATERS	William T Hlubik
THE NEED FOR DRIP IRRIGATION IN POTATOES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON	Don W Mcmoran
THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AMONG ELECTED AND APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS	Keith Mickler
EXTENSION PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT: A COMPARISON BETWEEN FIVE INDIAN RESERVATIONS AND SIX SURROUNDING COUNTIES	Sabrina Tuttle
REDUCING THE RISK OF BIOCONTAMINATION IN THE PRODUCTION LEAFY GREENS THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH, AWARENESS AND EDUCATION	Kurt D.Nolte
IMPACT OF CHANGING POTATO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN MARYLAND	Sudeep A Mathew

Agronomy and Pest Management Accepted Proposals

RUSSIAN OLIVE CONTROL: HERBICIDE APPLICATION TIMING AND METHODS	Ronald K Patterson
USING IPM TECHNIQUES TO MITIGATE DAMAGE CAUSED BY TOWNSEND'S GROUND SQUIRREL IN IRRIGATED CROP GROUND	Mark Nelson
USING VERIFICATION STRIPS TO DELINEATE TREATMENT ZONES	Dennis Burns
CROP ROTATION, TILLAGE, AND DRAINAGE EFFECT ON GRAIN PRODUCTION	Alan Sundermeier
UNDERSTANDING THE "ROOT" CAUSE OF SOIL COMPACTION	James Hoorman
INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS 2008/2009 GRASSHOPPER INFESTATION IN NE OREGON	Cory Parsons
TEN YEAR SUMMARY OF THE ARKANSAS CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM RESEARCH VERIFICATION PROGRAM	Kevin Lawson
2009 UTAH SAFFLOWER VARIETY, ROW SPACINGS AND PLANTING RATES TRIAL RESULTS	Michael Pace
HAY PRODUCTION FIELD DAYS	John Mark Shuffitt
REDUCING PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF FROM SMALL LIVESTOCK FARMS INTO MISSISQUOI BAY	Jeffrey Carter
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER CHECK TREATMENTS IN APPLIED AGRONOMIC RESEARCH	Edwin M.Lentz
MANAGING TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA	Janet L Spencer
INITIAL EVALUATION OF SOME NON-CONVENTIONAL PRODUCTS ON SOYBEAN GROWTH AND YIELDS	Michael D Rethwisch
IPM SCHOOL FOR AGRONOMY PROFESSIONALS: DESIGNING AN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION MODEL FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING	Larry Wagner
CONTROL OF GRAPE COLASPIS AND RICE WATER WEEVIL BY SELECTED SEED TREATMENTS IN ARKANSAS RICE	Craig S.Allen
CONTROLLING WIREWORMS WITH NEONICOTINOID INSECTICIDES IN WHEAT	Aaron D Esser
THE COMPETETIVENESS OF COTTON CULTIVARS AGAINST DP 555 B/R WHEN DOUBLE-CROPPED BEHIND WINTER WHEAT	Rusty Harris
AN ALTERNATIVE PLANTING STRATEGY FOR ESTABLISHING CLOVER IN PASTURES	Daniel J.Griffin

Animal Science Accepted Proposals

ENDOPHYTE-INFECTED TALL FESCUE AND CONTROLLED GRAZING	Rebekah Norman
BEEF BASICS HOME STUDY COURSES	Noel L.Mues
UNDERSTANDING ULTRASOUND CARCASS DATA FOR MARKET STEERS, MARKET HOGS AND LIVESTOCK ULTRASOUND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)	John Mark Shuffitt
OREGON BIO-SECURITY EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM USING BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS, PERSISTENTLY INFECTED (BVD PI) CATTLE SCREENING AS A MODEL	Barbi A.Riggs
FACTORS AFFECTING SHOW-ME-SELECT REPLACEMENT HEIFER VALUES IN NORTHERN MISSOURI	James Humphrey
DETERMINING FORAGE AVAILABILITY IN THE PASTURE	Dr.Cindy Sanders
ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCT HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT	Scott Jensen
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK -- 4-H AND FFA STOCKSHOW MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE	Lyle Holmgren
THE EFFECT OF BODY CONDITION SCORE AND HIP HEIGHT ON BODY WEIGHT OF BEEF COWS	Ronnie Helmondollar
IMPROVING AIR QUALITY AND DAIRY PROFITABILITY THROUGH REDUCED PROTEIN FEEDING	Eugene Schurman
NE SARE MORTALITY COMPOST EDUCATION -TRAIN THE TRAINER	J.Craig Williams
OREGON CATTLEMAN'S WORKSHOP: WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO PROVIDE BEEF CATTLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO NE OREGON BEEF PRODUCERS	Cory Parsons

Early Career Development Accepted Proposals

E-NOUNCEMENTS: INCREASING ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS	Bj Jarvis
EXTENSION AGENT AS PERFORMER	Lee Stivers
TEN WAYS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL "NEW" COUNTY AGENT	Sherri Sanders

Horticulture and Turfgrass Accepted Proposals

GARDEN N' GROW TEACHES YOUTH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS	Jennifer Schutter
ABIOTIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE URBAN FOREST	Melissa Clifton Sturdivant
MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTANT BLACKBERRY DISEASES IN ARKANSAS	Nicholas Polanin
USE OF SIMPLE DISSECTION METHODS FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS IN HONEY BEES	Reed Findlay
REACHING NEW GARDENERS THROUGH BLOGGING	Rebecca L Mcmahon
CURLY TOP VIRUS OF TOMATO	Rick Heflebower
INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURE TRAINING ON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR	Linda Seals
EXTENSION COLLABORATES WITH BEEKEEPERS TO ADDRESS PRODUCTION ISSUES	Elvin Andrews
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN YOUR BACKYARD RAIN GARDEN OUTREACH MANUAL	Madeline Flahive Dinardo
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM - SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM TWO DIFFERENT COUNTIES IN OHIO	Dr.Gary Y.Gao
EVALUATION OF PREEMERGENCE HERBICIDES FOR GOOSEGRASS (WIREGRASS, SILVER CRABGRASS) CONTROL ON A COMMON BERMUDAGRASS GOLF COURSE	Norman M.Nagata
A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	Ken Rudisill
HORTICULTURE HOTLINE DESIGNED FOR SMALL MASTER GARDENER PROGRAMS	Edwin M.Lentz
THE RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM: 25 YEARS OF GROWING	Nicholas Polanin
USING INTERACTIVE TELEVISON AND WEB-CONFERENCING SOFTWARE TO TEACH MASTER GARDENER CLASSES	Tim Baker
"IT'S MY FIRST YARD . . . WHAT DO I DO????"	Eugene A.Matzat
CHICKENS IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN	Matt Palmer
COMMUNITY VEGETABLE GARDENS AS A METHOD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATION IN SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING PRACTICES	Richard Mohr
DEVELOPING RAISED GARDENING BEDS FOR THOSE OF VARYING ABILITIES AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDEN	Taun Beddes
PROMOTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY TRAINING ADVANCED MASTER GARDENERS IN ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS	Larry Sagers

Natural Resources Accepted Proposals

EFFECT OF SOIL AMENDMENTS ON SOIL ENZYME ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVE CARBON ON A MANAGED DOUGLAS-FIR FOREST ECOSYSTEM	Sam Angima
DEVELOPING NATURAL RESOURCE EXTENSION VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE WEED WATCHERS PROGRAM	Dr.Susan Kerr
RAIN GARDEN TRAINING PROGRAMS: BRINGING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPERS	Madeline Flahive Dinardo
REGIONAL WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT FIELD DAYS IMPROVES WILDLIFE HABITAT AND INCREASES RANCH INCOME	Martha Thomas
EQUINE BEDDING MATERIALS EFFECT ON PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSTED STALL WASTE	Stephen John Komar, Jr.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH GROUNDWATER STEWARDSHIP	Roberta Dow
GROWING SEAFOOD AND SALAD ON SEDGE ISLAND: A TASTEFUL APPROACH TO NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION	Richard Mohr

Teaching and Educational Technologies Accepted Proposals

'COLLABORATING ONLINE' - MADE POWERFUL BY GOOGLE!	John Dorner, IV
MAKING SENSE OF MESSY SURVEYS	Jenny Carleo
INTEGRATING SOIL MOISTURE MONITORING IN THE ARID REGIONS OF SOUTHERN UTAH WITH THE LOCAL COUNTY EXTENSION WEBSITES	Trent Wilde
USING TEXT MESSAGING TO GET INFORMATION TO AG PRODUCERS	James W.Lewis, Jr.
PARTICIPANTS ACCEPTANCE OF WEB-BASED EXTENSION PROGRAM DELIVERY	Stephen John Komar, Jr.

Sustainable Agriculture Accepted Proposals

A COMPARISON OF BOOM TYPE CART VERSUS BIG GUN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS	Don W Mcmoran
STARTING A BILINGUAL FARM SCHOOL/INCUBATOR (VIVA FARMS)	Don W Mcmoran
CORN PRODUCTION BENEFITS FROM RED CLOVER COVER CROP	Alan Sundermeier
BIOLOGICAL RECYCLING OF SOIL NUTRIENTS	James Hoorman
HOW TO KEEP HORSES FROM MAKING A MESS OF YOUR WATERSHED	Melissa Fery
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR FARMERS, RANCHERS AND AG EDUCATORS	Gary W.Lesoing