One Hundred and Sixth - Southern Association of Agricultural

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One Hundred and Thirteenth
Annual Meeting
SOUTHERN
ASSOCIATION OF
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENTISTS
2016 Program Book
For their support of the Southern Association
of Agricultural Scientists, special thanks are
expressed to:
For the Reception:
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Insurance Company
Mr. Larry B. Wooten, Chairman & President
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For printing of the programs:
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101 J. Norman Efferson Hall
110 Union Square
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(225) 578-4164
Email: [email protected]
The Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, Texas
February 5-9, 2016
Losoya Convention Center
(across street from hotel)
Conference participants are encouraged
to thank the sponsors for their support of
SAAS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Southern Association
of Agricultural Scientists
Annual Meeting and Conference
San Antonio, Texas
SAAS strives to forward the interests of
Southern agriculture by bringing agricultural
leaders in the educational field and industry
together. The association instructs and
trains individuals for the purpose of
improving or developing their capabilities
relating to educational activities in service to
the public arena. SAAS also offers young
scientists an opportunity to present papers
resulting from their research, extension, or
other efforts and to exchange knowledge
with other leaders.
Thank you for attending and
taking part in this effort!
SAAS
SAAS Registration .................................. 1
General Session & Business Meeting ..... 1
Executive Committee Meetings ............... 1
Associations
Associations Registration Information ..... 2
Programs
Academic Department Heads ............ 3
Administrative Heads of Agric............ 4
Agricultural Communications ............. 5
Agricultural Economics .................... 11
Agricultural Education ..................... 51
Agronomy........................................ 59
Animal Science ............................. 71
Biochemistry & Biotechnology ....... 106
Horticultural Science ..................... 107
Plant Pathology (not meeting this year)
Research Center Administrators.... 142
Rural Sociological.......................... 147
SAAS 2015-16 Officers
Executive Committee .......................... 157
Association Officers ............................ 158
Meeting Room Information
Meeting Rooms are in Hyatt Regency
Hotel and in the Losoya Convention
Center (across street from hotel)
Alphabetical List of Meeting Rooms ..... 162
Meeting Rooms by Floor....................... 163
Floor Diagrams
Ballroom Level – 2nd Floor .................... 164
Hill Country Level– 3rd Floor ................. 165
Chula Vista Rooms – 4th Floor .............. 166
(across street from Hotel) ................ 167
La Vista Terrace (in LCC) ..................... 168
Posters:
Visit the SAAS website: www.saasinc.org
Posters will be displayed in The
Regency Ballroom Center except Horticulture
which will be in Regency Center West.
SAAS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SAAS Registration
Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – Noon
Regency Ballroom Foyer
SAAS General Business Meeting
Sunday, February 7
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Rio Grande Ballroom East
SAAS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fees: If you register on-site, a receipt will be
provided for reimbursement. Fees are association
fees + SAAS fee ($60 professional fee
or $5 graduate student fee).
Academic
Dept Heads
Sunday & Monday - 8am-4pm
Admin
Heads
of Agric
Ag
Comm
Ag Econ
Sunday - Noon-4pm
Monday - 8am-5pm
Tuesday - 8am-5pm
SAAS Social
4:15 - 5:00 PM
Rio Grande Ballrooms and Foyer
Ag Educ
5:00 PM
On Your Own on the
River Walk
for Super Bowl
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Agron
Saturday - 3pm-6pm
Sunday - 7am-10am
Monday - 7am-10am
Sunday – 10am-4pm
Monday - 7am-5pm
Animal
Sci
Sunday - 11am-4pm
Monday – 7:30am-4pm
Tuesday - 8am-Noon
Biochem
Sunday & Monday – 8am-4 pm
Saturday - 7am-6pm
Hotel Lobby
Sunday, February 7
SAAS Board Meeting
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Rio Grande Ballroom - East
Tuesday, February 9
SAAS Board Breakfast Meeting
7:30 am – 9:30 am
La Vista Terrace
Horticulture
Sunday - 7am-4pm
Monday - 7am-10am
Plant Path
Not meeting with SAAS this year.
Res Ctr
Admin
Monday – 8am-5pm
Tuesday – 8am-Noon
Rural Soc
Sunday – 8am-3:30pm
Regency Foyer
Monday – 8am-3pm
Sequin Foyer
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT HEADS
Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists
Academic Department Heads
Monday, February 8
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Llano Room
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF AGRICULTURE
Administrative Heads of Agriculture Section
(AHS)
Monday, February 2
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Administrative Heads of
Agriculture Section (AHS) Meeting
Pecos Room
Lunch will be served.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
SAAS Agricultural Communications Section
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio, Texas
February 7-8, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Paper Session III, Live Oak Room
Poultry Production Messaging:
Frames and Emergent Themes in
Three National Newspapers, 1994
to 2014 — Stuart Estes, Leslie D.
Edgar, Donald M. Johnson, Karen
Christensen, and H.L. Goodwin,
University of Arkansas
Agricultural Communications
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Desired By Employers Compared
To Current Curriculum: A Literary
Review — Jessica Corder and Erica
Irlbeck, Texas Tech University
Comparing Students’ Writing
Apprehension Scores in a WritingIntensive Course: A Pre-Test PostTest Design — Laura M. Gorham,
Courtney Meyers, Shirley M.
Matteson, Texas Tech University
2:30 p.m.
Poster Session (Setup @ 2 p.m.),
Regency Ballroom Center
4:00 p.m.
SAAS General Business Meeting,
4:15 p.m.
SAAS Social
Rio Grande Ballroom and Foyer
5:00 pm
On Your Own on the River Walk
for Super Bowl
6:00 p.m.
Dinner on your own
Sunday, Feb. 7
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Mingling with Faculty
and Graduate Students About Graduate
Programs, Live Oak Room
8:30 a.m.
Paper Session I, Live Oak Room
Welcome
Influence of Persuasive
Communication on [State]
Consumers’ Attitude toward
Genetically Modified Food— Taylor
Ruth and Joy N. Rumble, University
of Florida
Public Knowledge and Trust
Perceptions for Organizations that
Communicate about Agriculture
and Natural Resources — Quisto
Settle and Keelee McCarty,
Mississippi State University; Joy N.
Rumble and Taylor K. Ruth,
University of Florida
Eastern United States Consumers’
Purchasing Intent of [State]
Strawberries — Taylor Ruth and Joy
N. Rumble, University of Florida
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Paper Session II, Live Oak Room
Crucial Crisis Communication:
Assessing the Role of Community
Resource Organizations During
the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill —
Angela B. Lindsey and Tracy A. Irani,
Associating Importance with
Behavior: Providing Direction for
Water Conservation
Communication — Alexa J. Lamm,
Lisa K. Lundy, Laura Warner, and
Kevan W. Lamm, University of
Florida
Communicating Climate Change:
A Qualitative Study Exploring how
Communicators and Educators are
Approaching Climate Change
Discussions — Katie Rohling,
Cassie Wandersee, Lauri M. Baker,
and Peter Tomlinson, Kansas State
University
12:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
8:30 a.m.
Paper Session IV, Live Oak Room
Prince Farming at Home: A Social
Semiotic Analysis of The
Bachelor’s Depiction of Modern
Agricultural Production and Rural
Life — Brooke W. Beam and Annie
R. Specht, The Ohio State University
The Value of a YoutTube Video: A
Content Analysis of the Message
Sensation Value of GMO Labeling
Videos — Amber Krause, Courtney
Meyers, Erica Irlbeck, and Todd
Chambers, Texas Tech University
More than just green: A qualitative
study about online
relationship
marketing in the green industry —
Scott Stebner and Lauri M. Baker,
Kansas State University
10:00 a.m.
Break
Lunch, on your own
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Teaching Social Media Concepts with the
Industry in Mind — Holli R. Leggette, Holy
Jarvis, and Tobin Redwine, Texas A&M
University
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The Social Media Presence of Water
Conservation Organizations in the
Ogallala Aquifer Region — Cassie Godwin
and Courtney Meyers, Texas Tech University
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Exploring Students’ Identity Development
in a Major Writing Assignment — Brooke
Prather, Holli R. Leggette, and Dajonna Hall,
Texas A&M University
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Experiential Learning in Agricultural
Communications: A Qualitative Evaluation
of the Experiential Learning Lab — Kyle
Hunter, Jefferson D. Miller, and Andrea Love,
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Skills, Characteristics, Challenges, and
Opportunities: Perceptions from
Professionals in the Industry, Education,
Policy, and Research — Fawn Kurtzo,
Maggie Jo Hansen, K. Jill Rucker, and Leslie
D. Edgar, University of Arkansas
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Does Anyone Even Care? An Assessment
of a Semi-annual College Publication —
Regina Nixon and Lauri M. Baker, Kansas
State Univeristy
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View Perceptions of [Program’s] Appeals
to Different Audiences Segments —
McKayla Brubaker, Quisto Settle, and
Elizabeth Gregory, Mississippi State
University; Chris Hanneke and Shelly
Adcock, Fleishman-Hillard
SAAS Agricultural Communications Section
Poster Session
San Antonio, Texas ∙ Feb. 7, 2016
Regency Ballroom Center Ballroom East
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Exploring Online Weekly Advertisements
of [State] Blueberries in the East Coase
Grocery Stores — Shuyang Qu and Joy
Rumble, University of Florida
2016 Research Posters
• From the recruiter’s Point of View:
Perceptions Prospective Male Students
Have of Majoring in Agricultural
Communications — Garratt Steed and
Courtney Meyers, Texas Tech University
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Twitter and The Bachelor: Analyzing the
use of Social Media by Live Television
Viewers — Brooke W. Beam and Annie R.
Specht, The Ohio State University
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Buzzwords to Go: Investigating Food
Trucks’ Use of Twitter to Propagate Food
Trends — Desiree Seeloff and Annie R.
Specht, The Ohio State University
10:30 a.m.
Professional Development
Sessions, Live Oak Room
Thoughts on theory: A discussion
on the theories and models used
in the Journal of Applied
Communications — Audrey King
and Lauri M. Baker, Kansas State
University
Exploring Canva: Quick and Easy
Design for Non-Designers —
Courtney Gibson, Texas Tech
University
Adding Pieces to the Puzzle: How
Dial Testing, Eye Tracking, and
Psychophysiology can Enhance
the Picture of Audience Response
to Agricultural Communications
Messages — Laura M. Gorham,
Amber Krause, and Courtney
Meyers, Texas Tech University
12:00 p.m.
Lunch, on your own
1:30 p.m.
Business Meeting, Live Oak Room
3:00 p.m.
Vision Consortium, Live Oak Room
View the full research papers
presented during the SAAS
Agricultural Communications Section
at Http://sites.google.com/a/
extension.org/saasagcomm/.
All authors are encouraged to submit
their papers to the Journal of Applied
Communications. More information is
available at http://www.aceweb.org or
http://journal ofapplied
communications.org/.
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Literature Themes from Five Decades of
Agricultural Communications Publications
— Bo/David Williford, Stuart Estes, Leslie D.
Edgar, and K. Jill Rucker, University of
Arkansas
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2016 Research Posters (cont’d)
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You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream
for… Listeria? Analyzing the Social Media
Crisis Communications Strategies of Food
Companies During Product Recalls —
Desiree Seeloff and Annie R. Specht, The
Ohio State University
Tweeting Up a Storm: Twitter Influentials’
Themes in Water Quality Crisis
Discussions — Ashlan E. Wickstrom and
Annie R. Specht, The Ohio State University
2016 Innovation Posters
• Keeping up with the Professionals:
Gaining Insight About Emerging Online
Media Through Interviews With Experts —
Laura Gorham and Courtney Meyers, Texas
Tech University
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Using Style Tiles to Encourage Creative
Design — Joanna King and Courtney
Meyers, Texas Tech University
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Cultivating Creativity: Fostering a Creative
Environment in Agricultural
Communications Courses — Hope
Hancock and Courtney Gibson, Texas Tech
University
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Using Pinterest as a Pedagogical Tool —
Kelsey Hall, Utah State University
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Where Should I Publish?: Helping
Graduate Students Discover Publishing
Possibilities — Amber Krause, Texas Tech
University, and MaKenna Lange, University
of Florida
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Using Snapchat to Engage Millennials in
Focus Group Research — Brooke Prather,
Tracy Rutherford, and Holli R. Leggette,
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2015-2016 Section Officers
President
Ricky Telg
Vice President
Lauri M. Baker
Secretary
Quisto Settle
Mississippi State University
Executive Treasurer
open seat
Past President
Craig Gautreaux
LSU AgCenter
Join us for the 2017 SAAS Annual Meeting in
Mobile, Alabama. Meeting information will be
available at http://saasinc.org.
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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Southern Agricultural Economics Association
48th Annual Meeting Program
February 6-9, 2016
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
SAEA OFFICERS
President……………………………….. Ron Rainey
President-Elect …….…………… Jeffrey Gillespie
Director ………………..………… Deacue Fields III
Director …………….……………… Jody Campiche
Director ……………………………… Carlos Carpio
Secretary …………………….……. John VanSickle
Treasurer ………………..………. Jeffrey L. Jordan
Editors: ……………………………. Krishna Paudel
and Andrew McKenzie
February 6, 2016 8 am – 5 pm
Session 1:
Organized Symposium 1
Chula Vista
Session Chair: Larry Falconer, Mississippi State
University
The Budget Summit: Enterprise Budget
Development Methods and Software Review
Workshop
Presenters:
Larry Falconer, Mississippi State University Extension
Service
Max Runge, Auburn University
Amanda Smith, University of Georgia
Damona Doye, Oklahoma State University
Archie Flanders, University of Arkansas
Steven Klose, Texas A&M University
Jerry Cornforth, Texas A&M University
February 6, 2016 5 pm – 7 pm
New Officer Orientation
Directors Room
February 6, 2016 6 pm – 8 pm
Quiz Bowl Orientation
Regency East #1
February 7, 2016 8 am – 4 pm
Quiz Bowl Competition
Regency East #1 East #2 and East #3 (#3 from
8am – Noon only)
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Quiz Bowl Break / Recruitment Fair
February 7, 2016 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
Los Rios Foyer
February 7, 2016 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
SAEA Executive Council
Nueces
February 7, 2016 Noon – 4:00 pm
Registration
February 7, 2016 1 pm – 4:00 pm
Southern Risk Management Center
Rio Grande Ballroom West
February 7, 2016 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Session 2:
Organized Symposium 2
Regency East #3
Session Chair: David Anderson, Texas A&M
University
Cow-calf Production in the Southeastern US:
Potential for Impact and Economic Sustainability
Economic Issues for Southeast Cow-Calf
Production, Curt Lacy, Mississippi State University
Cooperative Extension Service, David Anderson,
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
An Overview of Cow-Calf Production in the
Southeast: Forage Systems, Cow numbers, and
Calf Marketing Strategies, Jason Banta, Texas
A&M University, Matt Hersom, University of Florida,
Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky, Justin
Rhinehart, University of Tennessee, Lawton Stewart,
University of Georgia
Issues Affecting Research and Extension
Programs on Cow-Calf Production in the
Southeast Region Guillermo Scaglia, Louisiana
State University Agricultural Center, Paul Beck,
University of Arkansas, David Lalman, Oklahoma
State University, Monte Rouquette, Texas A&M
AgriLife Research
February 7, 2016 2 pm – 4:00 pm
Department Heads’ Meeting
Directors
February 7, 2016 2 pm – 4:00 pm
SERA39
Garden Terrace Room 125
February 7, 2016 4 PM – 4:15 PM
SAAS Business Meeting,
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February 7, 2016 4:15 - 5:00 PM
SAAS Social
Price Impacts of Brahman Influence in Southern
Texas
Presented by: Levi Russell, Texas A&M University
February 8, 2016 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
February 8, 2016 8 am – Noon
Quiz Bowl Competition
Regency East #1 and East #2
Quiz Bowl Break / Recruitment Fair
February 8, 2016 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Los Rios Foyer
Session 3:
Agribusiness
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Regency East #3
Session Chair: Sanja Zivkovic, Texas Tech
University [email protected]
The Economic Potential of Unmanned Aircraft in
Agricultural and Electric Cooperatives
Presented by: Philip Kenkel, Oklahoma State
University
Impact of Variety, Fruit Attributes and Labels on
Consumer Purchase and Repurchase of Fresh
Strawberries
Presented by: Chenyi He, University of Florida
US Sweetener Price Forecasting: Implications for
Sweetener Market
Presented by: Prithviraj Lakkakula, North Dakota
State University
A Study in Attitudes Shaping Cooperative
Leadership
Presented by: Sanja Zivkovic, Texas Tech
University
Session 4:
Livestock Economics 1: Cattle and Deer Price
Analysis
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Mesquite
An Economic Analysis of Price Discounts for
Over Thirty Months of Age Cattle
Presented by: Tyler Reagan, Texas A&M University
What’s the Point (Worth): A Hedonic Analysis of
Whitetail Semen Auction Data
Presented by: Foy Mills, Jr., Sam Houston State
University
Session 5:
International Trade 1: Agriculture and Trade
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Blanco
Session Chair: Trina Biswas, Louisiana State
Impact of Aid for Trade to Agricultural
Development and Food Trade
Presented by: Soojung Ahn, Korea Rural Economic
Institute
Does Service Trade Liberalization Benefit
Agriculture and Food Industry?
Presented by: Jun Ho Seok, University of Kentucky
Comparative Advantage or Competitive
Advantage in Explaining Agricultural Trade?
Presented by: Wanki Moon, Southern Illinois
University
The Effect of the Internet on Bilateral Trade
Presented by: Trina Biswas, Louisiana State
University
Session 6:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 1: Supply Analysis
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Medina
Session Chair: Dayton M. Lambert, University of
Tennessee [email protected]
Structural Changes in U.S. Cotton Supply
Presented by: Donna Mitchell, Texas Tech
University
Session Chair: Foy Mills, Jr., Sam Houston State
The Impact of a Sorghum-Based Ethanol Plant on
Local Cotton Acreage
Presented by: Bing Liu, Texas Tech University
Price Determinants of Bred Cows in Oklahoma
Auctions
Presented by: James Mitchell, Oklahoma State
Univeristy
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A Copula-based Approach to Simulate Climate
Impacts on Yield
Presented by: Dayton M. Lambert, University of
Tennessee
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Cost-benefit analyses of the adoption of irrigation
on citrus in São Paulo, Brazil
Presented by: Fabiana Rossi, Federal University of
São Carlos
Session 7:
Experimental Economics
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Nueces
The Impact of Restaurant Menu Labeling On The
Cost of The Selected Meals
Presented by: Benjamin Campbell, University of
Connecticut
Session 9:
Agricultural Policy 1: Food Policy Impacts
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Frio
Session Chair: Daniel Chavez, Texas A&M
Session Chair: Mykel Taylor, Kansas State
Non-Parametric Estimation of a Distribution
Function with Interval Censored Data
Presented by: Samuel Zapata, Texas A&M
University
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Induced
Structural Change of U.S. Meat Products
Presented by: Richmond Otchere, North Carolina A
and T State University
Preference Inconsistencies of a Rational Decision
Maker
Presented by: Bachir Kassas, Texas A&M
University
Analyzing the Welfare Impact of Mandatory
Country of Origin Labeling On Producers and
Consumers
Presented by: Ekua Effraim, North Carolina A & T
State University
Forecasting Meat Prices Using The Food Demand
Survey (FooDS)
Presented by: Aaron Ates, Oklahoma State
University
Keep the Ball Rolling: Attribute Inattention in
Discrete Choice Experiments Using Eye Tracking
Technology
Presented by: Daniel Chavez, Texas A&M
University
Session 8:
Consumer Choice 1
February 8, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Bowie C
Session Chair: Lisha Zhang, Clemson University
[email protected]
Sustainable Consumer Groups and Their
Willingness to Pay for Tangible and Intangible
Attributes of Fresh Strawberries
Presented by: Lisha Zhang, Clemson University
Decomposition of Discrete Choice Model
Generated Probabilities and their Robustness to
Changing Substantive Knowledge (Conditioning
Variables)
Presented by: Senarath Dharmasena, Texas A&M
University
Economic and Demographic Factors Affecting the
Consumer Demand for Superfruit Beverages in
the United States
University
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The Opportunity Cost of Conservation Reserve
Program Contracts on Kansas Agricultural Land
Presented by: Mykel Taylor, Kansas State
University
The Impacts of Food Safety Modernization Act on
Food Suppliers: An Implication on the U.S and
Foreign Tomato Producers with Different Sized
Farms
Presented by: Lisha Zhang, Clemson University
February 8, 2016 10:00 am - 10:20 am
BREAK: Refreshments served
Session 10:
Organized Symposia 3
February 8, 2016 10:20 am – 11:45 am
Regency East 3
Session Chair: Keith Coble, Mississippi State
University
Looking Toward 2018: Agricultural Policy with
Reduced Federal Spending
Presenters:
Keith Coble, Mississippi State UniversitY
Barry Barnett, Mississippi State University
Stephanie Mercier, Farm Journal Foundation
Patrick Westhoff, University of Missouri
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Session 11:
Agricultural Finance 1
February 8, 2016 10:20 am – 11:45 am
Mesquite
Session 13:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 2: Price Analysis
February 8, 2016 10:20 am – 11:45 am
Medina
Session Chair: Terry Griffin, Kansas State University
[email protected]
Session Chair: Benaissa Chidmi, Texas Tech
Optimal Storage Capacity Allocation in Grain
Merchandizing
Presented by: Ekaterina Vorotnikova, University of
Idaho
Hedonic Price Analysis of Risk Preferences in
Yearling Thoroughbred Buyers
Presented by: Xiurui Cui, University of Kentucky
Kansas Farm Profitability Persistence: Do Top
Farms Remain Top Farms?
Presented by: Terry Griffin, Kansas State University
Transition Probability Approach in the Evaluation
of Relative Financial Strength and Endurance of
Farm Service Borrowers under Recessionary
Conditions
Presented by: Hofner Rusiana, The University of
Georgia
Who are farmers borrowing from? Credit sources
choice by Nepalese Farmers
Presented by: Basu Bhandari, Louisiana State
University
Session 12:
International Trade 2: U.S. Agricultural Trade
February 8, 2016 10:20 am – 11:45 am
Blanco
Session Chair: William Meyers, University of
Missouri [email protected]
U.S. Food Manufacturing Industry: The Choice of
Exports vs. FDI
Presented by: Mahdi Asgari, University Of Kentucky
What would be the Price Gap allowing China to
Continue Importing Sorghum?
Presented by: Haiyan Wang, Texas Tech
The Effects of Border Port of Entry Closures on
U.S.-Mexican Cattle Trade
Presented by: Hannah Ahn, Penn State University
A Case Study of U.S. Fresh-Tomato Trade among
NAFTA Countries
Presented by: Jose Lopez, Texas A&M UniversityCommerce
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Structural Determinants of US Rice Market
Integration
Presented by: Man-Keun Kim, Utah State
University
Turfgrass producer preferences for certification
and royalty fee structures
Presented by: Deshamithra Jayasekera, Oklahoma
State University
The Dynamics of Grain Prices In United States
Presented by: Benaissa Chidmi, Texas Tech
University
Session 14:
Livestock Economics 2: Livestock and Wildlife
Management Practices
February 8, 2016 10:20 – 11:45
Nueces
Session Chair: Isaac Sitienei, Louisiana State
Effectiveness and Economics of Native Pasture
Restoration Practices Designed for the Southern
Great Plains
Presented by: Jon Biermacher, The Samuel
Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc
Random Sampling of Beef Cattle for Genetic
Testing: Optimal Sample Size Determination
Presented by: Nathan Thompson, Oklahoma State
University
Predicting Dynamic Nonlinear Fed Cattle Growth
Using a Two Stage Non-Bayesian Hierarchal
Model
Presented by: Kalyn Coatney, Mississippi State
University
Goal Structure of the U.S. Grass-Fed Beef
Producers
Presented by: Isaac Sitienei, Louisiana State
University
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Session 15:
Consumer Choice 2
February 8, 2016 10:20 am - 11:45 am
Bowie C
February 8, 2016 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm
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47 SAEA Annual Meetings Luncheon
Regency West 4,5,6
Session Chair: Alba Collart, Mississippi State
Consumer Preferences and Factors Affecting
Consumer Purchases of Pomegranates
Presented by: Armand Kapllani, University of
Florida
Does Information on Food Dating Influence
Consumer In-store Purchasing Behavior?
Presented by: Alba Collart, Mississippi State
University
Testing Infrequent Purchases Models Using
Homescan Data
Presented by: Carlos Carpio, Texas Tech
University
The Impact of Households’ Characteristics on
Food at Home and Food away from Home
Presented by: GwanSeon Kim, University of
Kentucky
Session 16:
Agricultural Policy 2: Policy and Agricultural
Production Decisions
February 8, 2016 10:20 am - 11:45 am
Frio
Welcome by Ron Rainey, SAEA President
Presidential Address
Jeff Gillespie
Session 17:
Legends vs Quiz Bowl Champs
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 2
Session Chair: Michael Best, University of
Tennessee, Martin
Session 18:
Invited Symposium 1: Local Food Systems
in the South
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 3
Session Chair: H.L. Goodwin, University of Arkansas
A Local Foods System Glossary: A Rose by Any
Other Name
Presented by: Rodney Holcomb, Oklahoma State
University
Price Discovery at Farmers’ Markets for Local
Foods Systems
Presented by: Dawn Thilmany, Colorado State
University
Session Chair: Senakpon Kokoye, Auburn University
[email protected]
Consumer Preferences for Local Foods
Presented by: Margarita Velandia, University of
Tennessee
Towards Understanding the Ghanaian Farmer's
Decision to Enter a Contract with a Buyer
Presented by: Matthew Interis, Mississippi State
University
Local Foods Systems, Policy Perspectives and
Grant Opportunities
Presented by: Alba Collart, Mississippi State
University
Impact of Adoption of Soil Conservation
Practices on Farmers’ Income in Northern Haiti
Presented by: Senakpon Kokoye, Auburn
University
Discussant: H.L. Goodwin, Jr., University of
Arkansas
Urea Subsidies And The Decision To Allocate
Land To A New Fertilizing Technology: Ex-Ante
Analysis In Ecuador
Presented by: Jorge Avila-Santamaria, University of
Florida
Factors influencing the adoption of irrigation in
citrus production in the state of São Paulo-Brazil
Presented by: Fabiana Rossi, Federal University of
São Carlos
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Session 19:
Production Economics 1: Precision Agriculture
and Irrigation Applications
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Mesquite
Session Chair: Doris Sande, NC State University
[email protected]
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Value of Internet Connectivity Uptime for Multiple
Vehicles using Automated Section Control
The impact of price regulations on farm-retail
price transmission: the case of fluid milk
Presented by: Yizao Liu, University of Connecticut
Applying Data Envelopment Analysis
Methodology to Site-specific Precision
Agriculture Data
Impact of Consolidation of Grain Cooperatives on
Commodity Prices: Does The Law of One Price
Hold?
Presented by: Georgeanne Artz, Iowa State
University
Effects on Producers’ Within-field Yield Variability
Perceptions of Precision Technology Adoption
When Accounting for Possible Endogeneity
Presented by: Doris Sande, NC State University
Break-Even Evaluation of Irrigation System in
Tennessee
Tennessee
Session 20:
Economic Efficiency
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Blanco
Session Chair: Richard Nehring, ERS
[email protected]
Responsiveness of Corn and Rice Yield and
Acreage to Prices and Climate in West Africa
Presented by: Manzamasso Hodjo, NMSU
Gender Differences in Peanut Productivity and
Household Welfare: Evidence from Haiti
Presented by: Genti Kostandini, University of
Georgia
Storage Behavior, Price Stabilization and Price
Transmission in Rice Markets: Evidence from
West-Africa
Presented by: Abdelaziz Lawani, University of
Kentucky
Quality Differentiation and Cointegration in the
Soybean Market
Presented by: Joe Parcell, University of Missouri
Session 22:
Livestock Economics 3: Livestock Economics
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Nueces
Session Chair: Joshua Maples, Oklahoma State
Identifying Factors that Impact Returns to
Retained Ownership of Beef Cattle Originating in
Tennessee
Presented by: Minfeng Tang, University of
Tennessee
Women Farm Operators in the U.S. Meat Goat
Production: Who is More Productive?
Presented by: Berdikul Qushim, LSU AgCenter
Recent Changes in Profitability Determinants for
Cattle Feeders
University
The Impacts of Off-Farm Income on Efficiency,
Scale, and Profitability for Peanut and Cotton
Farms
Presented by: Richard Nehring, ERS
Wisconsin Holstein Steer Finishing Yardage Cost
Benchmarks and Analysis
Presented by: Brenda Boetel, University of
Wisconsin-River Falls
Session 21:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 3: Price
Transmission and Cointegration
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Medina
Coordinating Supply Chains to Maximize Value in
the Beef and Pork Industries
Presented by: Joshua Maples, Oklahoma State
University
Session Chair: Luis Ribera, Texas A&M University
[email protected]
Session Chair: Abdelaziz Lawani, University of
Kentucky [email protected]
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Session 23:
Water Resource Economics 1: Groundwater
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bowie C
Session 25:
Environmental Economics 1: Recreation
and the Environment
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Chula Vista
Session Chair: Krishna Paudel, Louisiana State
An Economic Analysis to Determine the
Feasibility of Groundwater Supplementation from
the Dockum Aquifer
Presented by: Donna Mitchell, Texas Tech
University
Valuing Groundwater Quality: Does Averting
Behavior Matters?
Presented by: Grace Melo,
Assessing the economic impacts of salt water
intrusion in an aquifer: a case of Mississippi
River Valley Alluvial Aquifer, Louisiana
Presented by: Krishna Paudel, Louisiana State
University
Cap and trade markets for groundwater:
Efficiency and distributional effects of the permit
allocation mechanism
Presented by: Ryan Williams, Texas Tech
University
Session 24:
Farm Management 1: Precision Agriculture:
Barriers to Adoption
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Frio
Session Chair: Tyler Mark, University of Kentucky
[email protected]
Farmers’ Willingness-To-Pay For Farmland Based
On Machinery Efficiency And Precision
Technology Adoption
Agricultural Productivity And Climate Change In
The Greater Middle East
Presented by: Zahra Tayebi, University of Florida
Defining the Barriers to Telematics for Precision
Agriculture: Connectivity Supply and Demand
Presented by: Tyler Mark, University of Kentucky
The Challenges Of Precision Agriculture: Is Big
Data The Answer?
Presented by: James Mintert, Purdue University
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Session Chair: Brannon Daniels, Oklahoma State
Declining Water Conditions and Recreation
Demand at Oklahoma Reservoirs
Presented by: Brannon Daniels, Oklahoma State
University
A Latent Class Analysis on Public Altitudes
Towards Water Resources in Florida: Implications
for Recreational Demand and Valuation
Presented by: Xiang Bi, University of Florida
Modeling the Impact Of Oil Price On Tourism
Demand
Kentucky
Case Studies of Agritourism among Small
Farmers in North Carolin
Presented by: John-Paul Owens, NC A&T State
University
Session 26:
Entrepreneurship
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Guadalupe
Session Chair: Donald McDowell, North Carolina
A&T State University [email protected]
An Economic Analysis of Entrepreneurship in the
Piedmont Triad of North Carolina
Presented by: Donald McDowell, North Carolina
A&T State University
Success Factors for Small Entrepreneurs in North
Carolina
Presented by: Donald McDowell, North Carolina
Effects of Social Media Marketing on Small-Scale
Horse Farms in the United States
University
A Natural Experiment Using Facebook Marketing
Advertisements to Promote Regional
Entrepreneurship and Tourism in Rural
Mississippi
Presented by: James Barnes, Mississippi State
University
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Session 27:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 5: Market
Interdependencies in the Agricultural Sector
February 8, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 1
Session Chair: Senarath Dharmasena, Texas A&M
An Economic Analysis Of The Potential Returns
From A Future National Wheat Checkoff Program
Presented by: Gary Williams, Texas A & M
University
An Analysis of the Impacts of Climate Change on
Pesticide Expenditures and the Incidence of Pest
Resistant Crops
Presented by: Lauren Rhodes, Texas A&M
University
Where should all of the Veterinarians go? An
Examination of Supply and Cross-sector Effects
in the Veterinary Medicine Industry
Presented by: Clinton Neill, Oklahoma State
University
Impact of Increasing Demand for Dairy Alternative
Beverages on Dairy Farmer Welfare in the United
States
University
February 8, 2016 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Session 28:
Invited Symposium 2: Farm-Level Greenhouse
Gas Decision Support Software Tools and
Analyses
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 3
Integrating Decision Tools for Evaluation of
Pasture Management Strategies: Energy Crops
on Pastures
Presented by: Michael Popp, University of
Arkansas
Discussant: Dr. John Anderson, American Farm
Bureau Federation.
Session 29:
Livestock Economics 4: Trends in Livestock
Production and Marketing
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mesquite
Session Chair: David Anderson, Texas A&M
The Relationship Of Live Cattle Trade Between
The United States And Mexico. How Cattle On
Both Sides Of The Boarder Are Changing.
Presented by: Jonas Moya
Similarities and Differences of Animal Welfare
Perceptions between Cow-Calf Producers and the
US Public
Presented by: Melissa McKendree, Kansas State
University
Changing Texas Livestock Auction Infrastructure
Since 1969
Presented by: David Anderson, Texas A&M
University
Drought Impacts on Cattle Market Integration in
the Horn of Africa: A preliminary Evaluation using
VAR and Structural Break Analysis
Presented by: Jean Claude Bizimana,
Session 30:
Economic Efficiency 2
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Blanco
Rice Production Practices in Light of Climate
Change and Potential GHG Policies: BioTech,
Irrigation Strategies and Milling Quality Issues
Presented by: Lanier Nalley, University of Arkansas
Session Chair: Aditya Khanal, Tennessee State
The Forage and Cattle Planner, FORCAP.
Optimizing Cow-calf Production Practices for
GHG Emissions
Presented by: Aaron Smith, University of Tennessee
Impacts of Savannah Port and Panama Canal
Expansions on the Southeastern Cotton Industry
Presented by: Forrest Stegelin, University of
Georgia
The Pig Production Environmental Footprint
Calculator: A Decision Support Tool for Pork
Producers
Presented by: Jennie Popp, University of Arkansas
Direct Seeded versus Puddle Transplanted:
Identifying Efficiency in Rice Establishment
Methods Using a Latent Class Model
Presented by: Aditya Khanal, Tennessee State
University
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When Does It Pay To Be Sustainable? Corporate
Sustainability and Corporate Financial
Performance: A Study Based on the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index
Presented by: Ibtisam Al Abri, University of Florida
Relationship among Energy, Bioenergy, and
Agricultural Commodity Prices: Re-Considering
Structural Changes
Presented by: Mehdi Nemati, University of
Kentucky
Efficiency Measure in Nitrogen Pollution
Management under U.S. Trade induced Cotton
Production
Presented by: Enekole Ogbole, Agricultural and
Technical State Uni.
Economic Conditions For Delivering Cellulosic
Biomass To Seven Plant Locations In Kansas
Presented by: Jeffery Williams, Kansas State
University
Session 31:
Risk and Insurance 1: Crop Insurance
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Medina
Session Chair: Sankalp Sharma, University of
Nebraska - Lincoln [email protected]
An Analysis of Factors Affecting Bias and
Inefficiency in Area Yield Indexes Based on
Aggregated Farm Yields
Presented by: Lauriane Yehouenou, Mississippi
State University
Session 33:
Consumer Choice 3
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Bowie C
Session Chair: Charlotte Hansen,
[email protected]
Migration, Input Allocation and Household
Farming Decision
Presented by: Md Hossain, University of Florida
A Real Options Approach to Valuing and Hedging
Cropland Obligations
Presented by: Erin Hardin, Texas A&M University
Do Crop Insurance Benefits Vary with Farm Size?
Presented by: Sankalp Sharma, University of
Nebraska - Lincoln
Economic Considerations of Aggressively
Treating the Influenza Virus in Equines
Presented by: Charlotte Hansen,
Farm Bill Commodity Program and Crop
Insurance Choice Interactions
Presented by: Jason Bradley, Oklahoma State
University
Consumer Preferences for Pet Healthcare
Insurance
Presented by: Brian Williams, Mississippi State
University
Risk Considerations for Weather Based Index
Insurance: A Simulation Study for India
Presented by: Sankalp Sharma, University of
Nebraska - Lincoln
Session 32:
Energy Economics 1: Bio-energy Economics
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nueces
Session Chair: Samuel Zapata, Texas A&M
Restricting Switchgrass Biomass Feedstock
Production to Marginal Land to Limit Competition
with Food Production
Presented by: Amadou GOUZAYE, Oklahoma
State University
Effect of Production Parameters on the Economic
Feasibility of a Biofuel Enterprise
University
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Session 34:
Agricultural Policy 3: Food Security Issues
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Frio
Session Chair: Luis Sandoval-Mejia, Texas Tech
Food Demand and Food Security in El Salvador
Presented by: Luis Sandoval-Mejia, Texas Tech
University
Agriculture And The State Of Food Insecurity In
Western Africa
Presented by: Lal Almas, West Texas A&M
University
Macroeconomic Factors Affecting the
Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States
University
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Food Security and Spatial Price Transmission:
Case of Cereals Markets in Benin
Kentucky
Session 35:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 6: Fish and
Seafood Economics
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 1
Session Chair: Derrick Robinson, Auburn University
[email protected]
An Almost Ideal Demand Estimation (AIDS) for
Shrimp Consumption in Texas
Presented by: Gertrude Nakakeeto, Texas Tech
University
Revealed Demand for Country-of-Origin Labeling
of Seafood in the United States
Presented by: Xiaojin Wang, University of Kentucky
The Effect of Land Value and Local Community
Characteristics on Best Management Practice
Adoption
Presented by: hua zhong, University of Kentucky
Brinksmanship and the Tragedy of the Commons:
An Experimental Investigation of Traditional
Pulaar Herders in Africa
University
Session 37:
Household Choice
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Guadalupe
Session Chair: Togo Traore, Auburn University
[email protected]
Residential Location Impacts of Environmental
Disamenities: The Case of Gravel Pit Operation
and Landfills
Presented by: Zhaohua Zhang, Auburn University
Have Regional Marketing Strategies and Price
Collusion Influenced the Resiliency of the Gulf
Coast Region Oyster Industry after Market
Shocks?
Presented by: Derrick Robinson, Auburn University
Factors affecting student load debt accrued by
graduates of US veterinary medical colleges
Presented by: Ryan Williams, Texas Tech
University
Some Effects of Income and Population Growth
on Fish Price and Welfare
Presented by: Ly Nguyen, Auburn University
Household Demand for Staple Food in Burkina
Faso
Presented by: Togo Traore, Auburn University
Session 36:
Environmental Economics 2: Natural Resources
Use and Conservation
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Chula Vista
Session Chair: Kalyn Coatney, Mississippi State
Differences in Adoption Preferences: The Case of
Landowning Producers and Non-Farming
Agricultural Landowners
Presented by: Benjamin Tong, Oklahoma State
University
Estimating Soil Loss Abatement Curves with
Primary Survey Data and Hydrologic Models: An
Empirical Example among Livestock Producers in
an East Tennessee Watershed
Tennessee
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Choice of Income Generating Activities by
Nepalese Farmers
Presented by: Basu Bhandari, Louisiana State
University
Session 38:
Production Economics 2: Fruit and
Vegetable Economics
February 8, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 2
Session Chair: Jose Lopez, Texas A&M UniversityCommerce [email protected]
Forecasting California Pesticide Demand using
PUR Dataset
Presented by: Serhat Asci, California State
University, Fresno
Estimating Citrus Production Loss due to Citrus
Huanglongbing in Florida
Presented by: Diwash Neupane, University of
Florida
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Comparing the Effect Of Country Of Origin Labels
Versus State-Specific Labels On Fresh Tomato
Marketing
Presented by: Yuan Jiang, University of Florida
An Analysis of Fresh Vegetables in the Dallas-Ft.
Worth Metropolitan Area
Presented by: Jose Lopez, Texas A&M UniversityCommerce
February 8, 2016 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
SAEA Business Meeting and Awards Program
Regency West 4,5,6
February 8, 2016 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Agricultural Economics Student Reception
Lone Star Café, 237 Losoya St.
Session 39:
SAEA Lifetime Achievement Awards Breakfast
February 9, 2016 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Regency West 4,5,6
Session Chair: Ronald Rainey, public
[email protected]
Presenters:
Wojiech Florkowski, University of Georgia
Joe Outlaw, Texas A&M University
Session 40:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 7: Food
Safety Issues
February 9, 2016 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Mesquite
Session Chair: Rezgar Mohammed, Texas Tech
International Difussion of Food Safety Standards:
The Role of Domestic Certifiers and International
Trade
Presented by: Rezgar Mohammed, Texas Tech
University
McImpact: Welfare Impacts of All Day Breakfast
after HPAI Outbreak
Presented by: Jada Thompson, Colorado State
University
Changing Food Safety Risk Perceptions: The
Influence of Media Food Safety Information
Presented by: Kofi Britwum, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
February 9, 2016 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session 41:
SAEA Emerging Scholars
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Regency East 1
Session Chair: Jeffrey Gillespie, Louisiana State
University AgCenter [email protected]
The Role of Stayers in Strengthening Rural
Communities and Economies
Rebekka Dudensing, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Service
A Spatial-Dynamic Model of Citrus Greening
Disease Control
Kelly A. Grogan, University of Florida
Imperfect Competition, Trade Policies, and
Technological Changes in the Orange Juice
Market
Jeff Luckstead, University of Arkansas
Session 42:
Posters
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Posters will be on display Monday and Tuesday.
Presenters will be available for questions during this
session.
Profitability of Beef Cattle Best Management
Practices in South Texas: Reproductive
Management Practices
Presented by: Alan Young, Texas A&M University
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Farmers’
Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP): An
exploratory analysis for west Tennessee
Presented by: Rachna Tewari, University of
Tennessee Martin
The impact of antibiotic-free production on broiler
chicken health: an econometric analysis
Presented by: Matthew Salois, Elanco Animal
Health
Valuing shade in neighborhood parks using the
contingent valuation method
Presented by: Daniel Solis, Florida A&M University
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Does Climate Variability Affect Commodity Prices
in Florida? A Causality Analysis
Selecting an Optimal Crop Insurance for North
Florida Row Crop Farmers under Climate
Variability
Economic Value of Water in Tennessee Estimated
by Combining Input-Output Coefficients with
Linear Programming
Presented by: Stephanie Owen, The University of
Tennessee
Land Requirements, Feedstock Haul Distance,
and Expected Profit Response to Land Use
Restrictions for Switchgrass Production
Presented by: Amadou GOUZAYE, Oklahoma
State University
Developing Innovative Students Through Cohort
Innovation Programs
Presented by: Joseph Mehlhorn, University of
Tennessee at Martin
Agricultural Production and Economic Growth in
South America
Presented by: Rezgar Mohammed, Texas Tech
University
Pest or Product? Willingness to pay for eastern
redcedar removal in Oklahoma
Presented by: Nurul Nadia Ramli, Oklahoma State
University
Evaluation of the Relationship and Impact of
Climatic Factors on West Tennessee Corn and
Soybean Yields from 1955 to 2013
Presented by: Michael Vestal, UT Martin / Miss
State
Utilizing QuickBooks Financial Software to
Improve Producer Record Keeping in the Texas
High Plains
Presented by: DeDe Jones, Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension
Cattle Feeding Evolution: A Summary of Feedlot
Production Trends
Presented by: Anna Stehle, Oklahoma State
University
Assessment of Competitiveness and Legal
Framework of Farmer’s Markets
Presented by: Amber Daniel,
Consumer Surplus from Birdwatching: The Case
of Whooping Crane in North Florida
Assessment of Competitiveness and Legal
Framework of Farmers' Markets
Presented by: Jean Dominique Gumirakiza,
Western Kentucky University
The Role of Texas Panhandle Extension
Economists in Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
Presented by: DeDe Jones, Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension
Competitiveness of U.S. Wheat: the role of
productivity
Presented by: James Welch, Texas A&M University
AgriLife Extension
Measuring the Impacts of the Superfund Sites in
Jefferson County, Kentucky by Using Spatial
Hedonic Model
Kentucky
Estimating the Value of Irrigation Scheduling
Presented by: Shyam Nair, Sam Houston State
University
Challenges and Opportunities for Industrial Hemp
Production in Southern States
Risk-Return Tradeoffs for Mid-Southern US
Soybean Producers: Maturity Group and Planting
Date Choices
Arkansas
Agritourism as an Economic Development
Enterprise: An Undergraduate Research Analysis
Exercise
University
A Framework for Estimating the Linked Economic
Contribution of Cotton Production, Ginning,
Oilseed Milling, and Warehousing
Presented by: Rebekka Dudensing, Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service
Agritourism: Challenges Of Small And Socially
Disadvantaged Farmers In North Carolina
University
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Cattle Buyers' Assessment of the Value of Seller
Reputation
Presented by: Amy Boline, Oklahoma State
University
Factors influencing forestry based licence plates
in United States
Presented by: Md Farhad Masum, Louisiana State
University
Impact of the Family Markets in Puerto Rico
Presented by: Mildred Cortés, Univ. Puerto Rico
Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between
Feeder Cattle Cash Price and Futures Price in
Northeast Texas
Presented by: Taiwo Bankole, Texas A&M
University Commerce
Impact of the Family Markets in Puerto Rico
Presented by: Mildred Cortés, Univ. Puerto Rico
Determining the Impact of State-Specific Signs
and Labels on Tomato Marketing
Presented by: Xiang Cao, Virginia Tech
Market Integration and Price Transmission in the
World Rice Export Markets
Presented by: Bo Chen, University of Kentucky
How Do U.S and Australian Beef Imports Impact
on the Hanwoo Beef Market in South Korea?
Kentucky
The Economic Value of Pelargonic Acid as a
Natural Herbicide in Sweet Bell Peppers
Presented by: Merritt Taylor, Oklahoma State
University
The Impact of the Coffee Berry Borer on Specialty
Coffee Grading and Market Price
Presented by: Carmen Alamo, University of Puerto
Rico
Does Consumers' Working Memory Matter? The
Relationship between Working Memory and
Selective Attention in Food Choice
Presented by: Meng Shen, University of Florida
Where is the feedstock going to come from to
power a sustainable Kentucky bioeconomy?
Kentucky
A spatio-temporal analysis of climate change on
crop yield and yield volatility
Presented by: Wang Zidong, Texas A&M University
Combining various monitoring technologies in
order to maximize decision making capability
Resistant Crops
University
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Yield, Moisture and Nutrient Content Tradeoffs
with Harvest Time
Arkansas
Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Genetically
Engineered Edamame
Arkansas
A Capital Investment Approach to Bred Heifer
Valuation in an Expanding Cattle Market
Then And Now: Ten Years of Arkansas Women In
Agriculture
Do Preferences and Perceptions of Sustainability
Match Willingness to Pay for Sustainability?
Presented by: Jerrod Penn, University of Kentucky
Value Added in Rendering Bovine Harvesting
Waste in the Texas Panhandle
Presented by: Bridget Guerrero, West Texas A&M
University
Shaping Future Agriculturalists: Does
Agricultural Literacy and Demographic
Background Influence Student Views about Farm
Policy?
Presented by: Foy Mills, Jr., Sam Houston State
University
Evaluating the Brand Name Effect of Organic
Farming for Small-Scale Farms
Presented by: Xuanli Liu, Fort Valley State
University
The Ability to Eat Food-Away-From-Home and
Still Eat Healthy
Presented by: Fuad Alagsam, University of
Kentucky
Effectiveness of State Incentives for Adoption of
Anaerobic Digestion Systems in the U.S.
Presented by: Xiang Bi, University of Florida
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An Evaluation of Agricultural Development Board
Investments in Kentucky Agriculture 2007-2014
Presented by: Chandler Purdom, Community
Economic Development Initiativ
Determining the Effectiveness of Exchange
Traded Funds as a Risk Management Tool
Presented by: William Maples, Mississippi State
University
Soybean Profitability Comparisons of “Automatic
Applications” Versus “Treating As Needed”
Approaches for Insect and Disease Control
Presented by: Charles Stark, University of
Arkansas at Monticello
Impact of Margin Protection (MP) Insurance on
Arkansas Rice Return Variability
Presented by: Bradley Watkins, University of
ArkansasCosta, AgriLogic Consulting
Presented by: Rafael Costa, AgriLogic Consulting
Evaluation of Management Actions within the
Kinnickinnic Watershed and the River
Presented by: Sierra Howry, University of
Wisconsin - River Falls
Food Buying Practices of College Students
Presented by: Godfrey Ejimakor, NC A&T State
University
Who benefits tariff reduction by KORUS FTA? - In
the case of Korean orange market
Presented by: Yongho Choi, Korea Rural Economic
Institute
Hedge Effectiveness of Texas Live Cattle
Presented by: Charles Martinez, Texas A&M
University
Policy Coherence for Development for Food
Security: Assessing the impacts of OECD
countries’ policies on rural development and food
security in Tanzania
Presented by: Didier Alia, University of Kentucky
Modeling Resource Allocation Decisions in the
U.S. Agricultural Sector
Presented by: Manhong Zhu, University of Florida
Session 43:
Risk and Insurance 2: Risk Management
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Mesquite
Session Chair: Bradley Watkins, University of
Arkansas [email protected]
Analyzing the Economics of Diversification and
Risk Mitigation Instruments: Evidence from
Arable Farms in Germany
Presented by: Habtamu Ayenew, Technical
University Munich
Community-level Flood Mitigation Effects on
Household Insurance and Claims
Presented by: Eugene Frimpong, Mississippi State
University
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Session 44:
International Trade 3: Agricultural Trade in Asia
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Blanco
Session Chair: Joy Das, Louisiana State University
[email protected]
Measuring the Competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s
Fruit Date Exports
Presented by: Sattam Almodarra,
Effect of Partner Country’s Regulatory Quality on
Forest Product Imports by India
Presented by: Joy Das, Louisiana State University
The Influence of the Booming Mining Industry on
the Agricultural Sector in Mongolia
Presented by: Wei Ge, Auburn University
Session 45:
Food Security
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Nueces
Session Chair: Godfrey Ejimakor, NC A&T State
Measuring Household Food Security in a Low
Income Country: A Comparative Analysis of
Subjective and Objective Indicators
Presented by: Md Hossain, University of Florida
Food Insecurity and SNAP Participation among
Households with Disabled Members
Presented by: Seungyeon Cho, Texas A&M
University
Food Security and Malnutrition in Tanzania
Presented by: Ram Acharya, New Mexico State
University
Exploring the Food Expenditure Patterns of
College Students
Presented by: Godfrey Ejimakor, NC A&T State
University
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Session 46:
Farm Management 2: Crop Disease
and Pest Management
February 9, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Frio
Session 48:
Organized Symposium 4: Crops Outlook for 2016
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Navarro
Session Chair: Nathan Smith, Clemson University
Session Chair: Lawton Nalley, University of
Arkansas [email protected]
The Economic Impact of Rice Blast Alleviation in
the Mid-South of the United States
Presented by: Lawton Nalley, University of
Arkansas
A Two-Stage Approach for Measuring Returns to
Damage Control with Fungicide in Soybean
Production
Presented by: Christopher Boyer, University of
Tennessee
Economic threshold for dynamically optimal late
blight management
Presented by: Yangxuan Liu, Purdue University
The Economic Impact of the Sugarcane Aphid on
Sorghum Production
University
February 9, 2016 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
Lunch Break
Session 47:
Invited Symposium 3: Crop Insurance after
the 2014 Farm Bill Dust Has Settled
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 1
Cotton Outlook
Presenter: Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council
Grains Outlook
Presenter: Todd Davis, University of Kentucky
Oilseeds Outlook
Presenter: Aaron Smith, University of Tennessee
Fruit & Vegetable Outlook
Presenter: Marco Palma, Texas A&M University
Session 49:
Health Economics 1
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 2
Session Chair: Senarath Dharmasena, Texas A&M
Income and Health Choices: Physical Activity
Evidence from China
Presented by: Xiaowen Hu, University of Kentucky
Analysis of disability and health implications in
West Virginia
Presented by: Saman Herath Bandara, University
of Mount Olive
The U.S. Demand for Chocolate Milk as an
Alternative Energy/Sports Drink
University
Session Chair: Keith Coble, Mississippi State
University
The Impacts of Crop Insurance Policy Changes
on Producer Choices in Texas Cotton, Kishor
Luitel, Darren Hudson, and Tom Knight, Texas Tech
University
The Effect of Warming on Variety Specific Crop
Insurance Rates, Jesse Tack, Celestine Siameh,
U.S. Crop Insurance: A Synthesis of Past
Research and a Challenge for Future Research,
Keith Coble and Barry Barnett, Mississippi State
University
An Overview of Insurance Options for Cotton
Producers, Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council
Spillover Effect of Participation in the Women,
Infant and Children (WIC) Program on
Consumers’ Purchasing Behavior of Private Label
Goods
Presented by: Benjamin Campbell, University of
Connecticut
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Session 50:
Production Economics 3: Crop Management
Practices
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Regency East 3
Session Chair: Lawrence Falconer, Mississippi State
University Extension Service
[email protected]
Evaluating Benefits and Costs of Cover Crops in
Cotton Production System in Northwest
Louisiana
Presented by: Naveen Adusumilli, LSU AgCenter
Economic Analysis of Corn and Soybean Crop
Residue Management and Tillage Strategies in
Mississippi
Presented by: Lawrence Falconer, Mississippi State
University Extension Service
Temporal Frequency of Soil Test Information
Effects on Returns to Potassium Fertilization in
Cotton Production
Presented by: Xavier Harmon, University of
Tennessee
Changing Proportional Distributions of Total
Soybean Expenses Over Time Within a State
Research Verification Program
Presented by: Charles Stark, University of
Arkansas at Monticello
Session 51:
Functional Foods
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Llano/Pecos
Session Chair: Dylan Johnston, Oklahoma State
The Influence of Oil and Gas on Local Sales and
Use Tax Receipts: Evidence from Oklahoma
Panel Data
Presented by: Dylan Johnston, Oklahoma State
University
The Impact of Service Offshoring on Agriculture
and Food Sector Productivity Using the World
Input-Output Table
Presented by: Jun Ho Seok, University of Kentucky
Residential Water Demand in China: Applications
of Double-Log Model and EDM System
Presented by: Mo Zhou, Auburn University
Climate as a Cause of Conflict: An Econometric
Analysis
Presented by: Junyi Chen, Texas A&M University
Session 53:
Productivity Analysis
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Guadalupe
Session Chair: Brandon McFadden, University of
Florida [email protected]
Session Chair: Felipe de Figueiredo Silva, Federal
University of Viçosa (UFV)/ University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) [email protected]
Who buys environment-friendly foods and
functional foods?
Presented by: HongSeok Seo, Korea Rural
Economic Institute
Gender Disparity of Firm Managers and its Role in
Firms’ Productivity: A Ghanaian Case Study
Presented by: Frederick Quaye, Albany State
University
Willingness-to-Pay for Rice that Decreases
Blindness
Presented by: Brandon McFadden, University of
Florida
Commercialization decisions and production
efficiency among small-scale raspberry
producers in Central Chile
Why Chinese Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for
Food Quality and Safety Different Prices? An
Empirical Analysis
Presented by: Yang Han,
Efficiency Evaluation of Rice Production in
Bangladesh
Presented by: Madhav Regmi, Kansas State
University
Economic and Demographic Factors Affecting the
Intake of Dietary Fiber in the U.S. Diet
Presented by: Mark Senia, Texas A&M University
Tradeoffs between forests and farming in the
Legal Amazon Region of Brazil
Presented by:Felipe de Figueiredo Silva, Federal
Univ of Viçosa (UFV)/Univ of Nebraska (UNL)
Session 52:
Panel Data Analysis of Agricultural, Resource
Economics and Development Problems
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pecan
Session 54:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 8: Wine Economics
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Mesquite
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Session Chair: Dean McCorkle, Texas A&M
Profitability Analysis of Global Wine Producers
Presented by: Wuyang Hu, University of Kentucky
Food and Beverages CPI Forecasting with Google
Trends Index and Index of Consumer Sentiment
Presented by: Jisung Jo, Oklahoma State
University
Prices of Domestic and Imported Riesling Wine in
the U.S. Market: A Hedonic Price Approach
Presented by: Ali Asgari,
Economics of Robotic Technology in Texas Wine
Grape Production
Presented by: Dean McCorkle, Texas A&M
University
Session 55:
Local Food Marketing
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Blanco
Session Chair: Carlos Carpio, Texas Tech University
[email protected]
Rising ABV Levels and Alcohol-Related Motor
Vehicle Fatalities in the United States
Presented by: Xiaosi Yang, University of Georgia
Re-examining the Impact of Crime Rate on
Migration from Latin American Countries: A New
IV Approach Dealing With Measurement Errors
Presented by: Zhicheng Xu, Texas A&M University
Is Medical Marijuana a Gateway Drug?: The Effect
of Medical Marijuana Legalization on Heroin Use
Rates
Presented by: Audrey Redford, Texas Tech
University
Polish Household Consumption of Tobacco and
Alcohol: A Censored System
Presented by: Shenfgei Fu, University of Georgia
Session 57:
Agricultural Policy 4: Potpourri
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Frio
Session Chair: Manhong Zhu, University of Florida
[email protected]
Assessing the performance of food co-ops in US:
A member perspective analysis
Presented by: Didier Alia, University of Kentucky
Cotton Premium Rate Heterogeneities and
Implications under Climate Change
Presented by: Celestine Siameh, Mississippi State
University
Home Cooking and Willingness to Pay: Local
Blueberry Pancake, Muffin, and Banana Bread
Mixes in a Take-and-Bake Experiment
Presented by: Yves Ilunga, University of Kentucky
Regional variation in margin response,
participation, and potential federal expenditures
under Dairy Margin Protection Program
Presented by: MaryFrances Miller, TAMUC
Evaluating the Effectiveness of In-Store
Marketing Campaigns for Local Foods
Presented by: Carlos Carpio, Texas Tech
University
Identifying Factors Driving US Citizens’
Preferences about Multifunctional Agriculture
Presented by: Wanki Moon, Southern Illinois
University
Consumer Preferences for Sampling at Farmers
Markets
Why Hasn't Genetically Modified Wheat Been
Commercialized? A Game Theoretical Approach
Presented by: Manhong Zhu, University of Florida
Session 56:
Drugs, Crime & Economics
February 9, 2016 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Nueces
Session Chair: Audrey Redford, Texas Tech
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February 9, 2016 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Session 58:
Organized Symposium 5: Livestock, Dairy, and
Poultry Outlook for 2016
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Navarro
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Session Chair: Todd Davis, University of Kentucky
Cattle and Pork Outlook
Presented by: Andrew Griffith, University of
Tennessee
Dairy Outlook
Presented by: David Anderson, Texas A&M
University
Forage & Hay Outlook
Presented by: Chris Prevatt, University of Florida
Poultry Outlook
Presented by: John Anderson, American Farm
Bureau Federation
Session 59:
Organized Symposium 6: Protecting Agricultural
Operations in Today’s Legal Environment
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Pecan
Session Chair: Paul Goeringer, University of
Maryland
Participants:
David Anderson, Texas A&M University
Tiffany Dowell, Texas A&M University
Paul Goeringer, University of Maryland
Ashley Newhall, University of Maryland
Session 60:
Water Resource Economics 2: Water
Conservation
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 1
Session Chair: Naveen Adusumilli, LSU AgCenter
[email protected]
Will Farmers Save Water? A Theoretical Analysis
of Groundwater Conservation Policies for
Ogallala Aquifer
Presented by: Seong Park, Texas A&M AgriLife
Research
Factors Affecting the Choice of Irrigation
Technologies by U.S. Cotton Producers
Presented by: Bijay Pokhrel, LSU
Awareness of and Adoption of Soil and Water
Conservation Technologies in a Developing
Country: A Case of Nabajuzi Watershed in South
Western Uganda
Presented by: Sarah Kagoya, Louisiana State
University
Financial Evaluation of Irrigation Efficiency
Improvement Practices in Row Crop Production
in Louisiana
Presented by: Naveen Adusumilli, LSU AgCenter
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Session 61:
Agricultural Finance 2
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 2
Session Chair: Huaqi Zhang, University of
Tennessee [email protected]
Financial Geographical Exclusion and Financial
Deepening in Rural China
Presented by: Yuying Zhao, University of Arkansas
The Role of Microcredit Programs in Reducing
Poverty and Vulnerability in Rural Iran
Presented by: Zahra Tayebi, University of Florida
Cost evaluation of a multi-feedstock and singlefeedstock supply system for bioenergy
production in Tennessee
Presented by: Huaqi Zhang, University of
Tennessee
Do Financial Constraints Affect Production
Efficiency in Drought Prone Areas? A Case from
Indonesian Rice Growers
Presented by: Aditya Khanal, Tennessee State
University
Session 62:
Environmental Economics 3: Forests and Wildlife
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Regency East 3
Session Chair: Daniel Solis, Florida A&M University
[email protected]
The Economic Impact of Cogongrass among NonIndustrial Private Forest Landowners in Florida
Endangered species regulation and local
employment: The case of the Lesser Prairie
Chicken
Presented by: Richard Melstrom, Oklahoma State
University
Economic Analysis of Carbon Sequestration
under Risk Aversion to Price Uncertainty in
Forest management
Presented by: Lijiao Hu, University of Kentucky
Did technical change in agricultural production
decrease the emission of pollutants on the
Amazon Forest during 1990-2009?
Presented by: Felipe de Figueiredo Silva, Federal
Univ of Viçosa (UFV)/ Univ of Nebraska-Lincoln
(UNL)
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Session 63:
Health Economics 2
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Llanos/Pecos
Session 65:
Local Food Marketing 2
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Blanco
Session Chair: Joshua Berning, University of
Georgia [email protected]
Session Chair: Joe Parcell, University of Missouri
[email protected]
Buying Your Way Into A Healthier Lifestyle: A
Latent Class Analysis Of Healthy Food Purchases
Presented by: Michelle Segovia Coronel, Texas
A&M University
Understanding Markets and Marketing Strategies,
and Challenges in the Locally Grown Fresh
Produce Industry
Presented by: Jean Dominique Gumirakiza,
Peer Effects on Childhood Obesity from an
Intervention Program
Presented by: Yajuan Li, Texas A&M University
Impact of Vegetable Integration and Consumption
in the National School Lunch Program
Presented by: Joanna Karavolias, University of
Florida
Impact of Farm to School Programs on Students’
Consumption of Healthful Foods: An Empirical
Analysis in Georgia
Presented by: Joshua Berning, University of
Georgia
Session 64:
Agricultural Markets & Prices 8: Organic
Agriculture
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mesquite
Session Chair: Mehdi Nemati, University of Kentucky
[email protected]
Do Consumers Prefer more Organic Food? A
Study on Willingness to Pay for Organic Food
among Tennessee Consumers
Presented by: Hiren Bhavsar, Tennessee State
University
Characteristics of U.S. Organic Fresh Produce
Consumers: Evidence from Nielsen Homescan
Presented by: Bo Chen, University of Kentucky
An Empirical Comparison of Price Transmission
between Conventional and Organic Products: The
Case of Fresh Carrots
Presented by: Elham Darbandi, University of
Kentucky
Dynamics of Price Adjustment in Qualitatively
Differentiated Markets in the U.S.: The Case of
Organic vs. Conventional Apples
Presented by: Mehdi Nemati, University of
Kentucky
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Own and Cross-effect of Social Media on Demand
for Fresh Produce: A Case of Consumer
Preference for California versus Florida
Strawberries
Presented by: Xuqi Chen, University of Florida
Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Emerging
Attributes in Seafood: A Choice Experiment in
Kentucky and South Carolina
Presented by: Graham Soley, University of
Kentucky
Farmers Market Pricing: Perceptions and
Baselines
Session 66:
Energy Economics 2: Energy Demand
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nueces
Session Chair: Tej Gautam, Louisiana State
Demand for Ethanol in the Face of Blend Wall: Is
it a Complement or a Substitute for Conventional
Transportation Fuel in the United States?
University
Income and Modern Energy Use in Rural
Households of Mexico in the Context of the
Sustainable Development Goals
Presented by: Rafael Perez Pena, New Mexico
State University
The Demand For Electricity And Natural Gas In
The Northeastern United States
Presented by: Tej Gautam, Louisiana State
University
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Application of Demand Analysis Framework to
Understand the Price and Volume Movements of
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Energy
Markets
University
Session 67:
Water Resource Economics 3: Water Quality
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Frio
Session Chair: Jennie Popp, University of Arkansas
[email protected]
Achieving Needed Ecosystem Services in the
Chippewa River Watershed
Presented by: John Westra, Louisiana State
University
Resistant Crops
University
Assessing The Climatic Variability Impacts On
The Agricultural Sector In Sri Lanka
Presented by: K. V. Nirodha De Silva, Texas Tech
University
SAEA Editorial Council
February 9, 2016 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Live Oak
SAEA Reception
Alamo Private Tour and Reception
February 9, 2016 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Cost Effective Modeling Approach for Targeting
the Location of Best Management Practices
within a Rapidly Growing Urban Watershed to
Achieve Regional Water Quality Standards
Presented by: David Willis, Clemson University
Point Source Preferences for Water Quality
Trading Market Mechanism
Presented by: Andrew McLaughlin, University of
Kentucky
Factors Influencing Perception and Adoption of
Conservation Practices in a Nutrient Rich
Watershed
Session 68:
Spatial and Time Series Analysis of Agricultural
and Energy Issues
February 9, 2016 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Guadalupe
Session Chair: Ahmad Ghaith, Oklahoma State
Markov transition probabilities and robust spatialtemporal covariance estimation
Tennessee
Cost of the Oklahoma Solar Panel and Wind
Turbine Surcharge for Representative
Households
Presented by: Ahmad Ghaith, Oklahoma State
University
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE
OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
FOR
2016 PROGRAM
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MEETING OF
THE
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL
SCIENTISTS (SAAS)
February 5 – February 9, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
Hosted by
Department of Agricultural and
Extension Education and Evaluation
Louisiana State University
College of Agriculture
225-578-6194
[email protected]
(SAAS)
Agricultural Education Division Officers
President and Conference Chair: JC Bunch
Conference Co-Chairs: Joey Blackburn, Kristin Stair
Past President: David Jones, North Carolina State
University
American Association for Agricultural Education
(AAAE)
Southern Region Officers
President: Don Edgar, University of Arkansas
Vice-President: John Rayfield, Texas A&M University
Secretary: Andrew Thoron, University of Florida
Saturday, February 6 2016
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Registration
Sunday, February 7, 2016
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Graduate Student Breakfast
Garden Terrace (Pre-registered graduate students)
Facilitator: PD Committee
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Vespers
Regency West 4, 5, 6
Facilitator: Dr. Shane Robinson
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Agricultural Education Opening Session
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Research Session I
Session A:
Pedagogy and Learning
Rio Grande Ballroom - West
Chair and Facilitator: TBA
Discussant: TBA
An Exploratory Examination of the Kolb Experiential
Educator Role Profile
Marshall A. Baker, Jason P. Twenter
Student Teaching Changed Me: A Look at Kolb’s
Learning Style Inventory Scores Before and
After the Student Teaching Experience
Kasee L. Smith, John Rayfield
A Comparison of Experiential Learning Techniques &
Direct Instruction on Student Knowledge of
Agriculture
Timothy Bradford Jr., Dr. Gaea Hock, Dr. William
Kingery
Undergraduate Student Thoughts on Using the
Science of Genetic Modification as a Solution
to Citrus Greening
Dr. Joy N. Rumble, Taylor K. Ruth, Courtney T.
Owens, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm, Melissa R.
Taylor, Dr. Jason D. Ellis
Session B:
Agricultural Communications and Issues
Chair and Facilitator: Dr.
Discussant: Dr.
Communicating about Contentious Issues: [State]
Extension Agents’ Role
Leal, A., Rumble, J. N., Lamm, A. J., & Gay, K. D.
Undergraduate Students’ Knowledge of International
Agricultural Issues by Academic Standing
Sarahi Morales, Todd Brashears
7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration
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Teaching with Animals: The Role of Animal
Ambassadors in Improving Presenter
Communication Skills
Dr. Nicholas E. Fuhrman, Dr. Eric D. Rubenstein
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
SR-AAAE Business Meeting Session I
Rio Grande Ballroom Center
Don Edgar, SR-AAAE President
Identifying the Needs of Opinion Leaders to
Encourage Widespread Adoption of Water
Conservation and Protection
Melissa R. Taylor, Dr. Alexa Lamm
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
SAAS Business Meeting
Session C:
Undergraduate Student Experiences
Discussant:
Experiences of Hispanic Students Enrolled in a
College of Agriculture
Isabel Whitehead, Christopher M. Estepp
Personality and Goal Orientation of Undergraduate
Agricultural Leadership Students: An
Empirical Analysis
Dr. Kevan W. Lamm, Emana Sheikh, Dr. Hannah
S. Carter, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm
Relationship Between Academic Engagement,
Achievement, and Student Satisfaction
Among Seniors in a Land Grant College of
Agriculture
Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders,
Leslie D. Edgar, Donna L. Graham, & K. Jill
Rucker
Perceptions of Agricultural Careers for African
American Students Through the Lens of the
Holistic Development Theory
Marshall A. Baker, Cassie M. Graham, Richie
Roberts, Diane Montgomery
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Garden Terrace
Introduction of graduate students and new faculty
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Medina
Membership Services
Christopher Estepp, Chair
Program Improvement
Gaea Hock, Chair
Chris Stripling, Chair
Research
John Rayfield, Chair
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4:15 - 5:00 PM SAAS Social
Monday, February 8, 2016
7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Innovative Poster
Session
Innovative Posters
8:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Research Session II
Session D:
Agricultural Leadership
Guadalupe
Discussant: Dr.
Perceptions of Agricultural Leadership Academic
Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions
Jackson Alexander, Dr. K. Jill Rucker, Dr. Donna
L. Graham
A Theory Based Model of Interpersonal Leadership
for Use in Agricultural Leadership Education
Dr. Kevan W. Lamm, Dr. Hannah S. Carter, Dr.
Alexa J. Lamm
Acculturation and Leadership Styles among Latino or
Hispanic Faculty and Staff at [State
University
Baleshka Brenes, Amy Boren, Todd Brashears
Using Mentor Insights to Enhance Leadership
Development Programs
Dr. Kevan W. Lamm, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm, Dr. L.
Rochelle Sapp
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Session E:
SAE, FFA, and 3-component model
Chair and Facilitator:
Discussant: Dr.
Exploring the Motivations of Competitors in the FFA
Meats Evaluation Career Development Event
Kevin Curry Jr, Dr. Wendy Warner, Dr. Travis Park
Analyzing [State] FFA as a Brand Using Instagram
Brooke Prather, Lindy Froebel, Dr. Tracy
Rutherford
National FFA’s Brand through the Eyes of Its
Members: A Content Analysis
Jackie Hill, Victor Salazar, Dr. Tracy Rutherford
Description of Millennial and Non-millennial
Agriculture Teachers’ Current and Ideal
Emphasis on the Three Components of the
Agricultural Education Program
Dr. Catherine W. Shoulders, Hannah Toland
Session F:
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Discussant: Dr.
Is Student-to-Student Interaction in Distance
Education Classes Desirable? A Comparison
of the Perceptions of Professors with
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Gary Moore, Wendy Warner, Jane Bachelor,
David Jones
Lessons Learned: Describing the Preservice
Preparation Experiences of Early-Career
Award-Winning Agricultural Educators
Lockie R. Breeding, John Rayfield, Kasee L. Smith
Early-Career Migration of Agriculture and Human
Environmental Sciences B.S. Graduates:
Evidence from One Land Grant University
Donald M. Johnson, Catherine W. Shoulders, &
Leslie D. Edgar
Variability versus Continuity: Student Teachers’
Perceptions of Two University Supervision
Formats
Dr. Catherine W. Shoulders, Dr. Don E. Edgar,
Andrew Bolton
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11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
SR-AAAE Business Meeting Session II
Don Edgar, SR-AAAE President
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Garden Terrace
Distinguished Lecture
1:45 p.m.
(selection made at registration; duration varies by
option)
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
LSU Host State Social
TBA
Dinner on your own.
Tuesday, February 3, 2016
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Research Poster Session
Research Posters
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Research Session III
Session G:
School-based Agricultural Education – Teachers
Discussant: Dr.
Assessing the relationship of teacher self-efficacy, job
satisfaction, and perception of work-life
balance of [State] agriculture teachers
J. Joey Blackburn, J. C. Bunch, J. Chris Haynes
Teachers' Beliefs about the Purpose of Agricultural
Education and its Influence on their
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Amber H. Rice, Tracy Kitchel
Using Epistemological Positions and Orientations to
Instruction to Explore School-Based,
Agricultural Educators Perceptual Identities:
A Q-Sort Study
Richie Roberts, Dr. Diane Montgomery
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The Black Swans of Agricultural Education: An
Empirical Account of the Unique Lived
Experiences that Structure Urban Agricultural
Educators Meaning in Work
Richie Roberts, Dr. Jon W. Ramsey
Session H:
School Based Agricultural Education - Students
Live Oak
Discussant: Dr.
Connecting Problem-Solving Style to Peer
Evaluations of Fellow Team Members’
Performance in Secondary Cooperative
Learning Projects
Sarah Bush,Dr. Curtis Friedel, Lindsay Hoerbert,
Thomas Broyles
What’s the Problem? Investigating Factors that
Influence the Hypothesis Generation Ability
of School-Based Agricultural Education
Students when Troubleshooting
J. Joey Blackburn, J. Shane Robinson
Effects of the Order of Abstraction and Type of
Reflection on Content Knowledge when
Teaching Experientially in a High School
Classroom
Catherine A. DiBenedetto, Jessica M. Blythe,
Brian E. Myers
Discerning Gaps between Public and Decision Maker
Views of Agricultural Water Use to Inform
Practice
Dr. Alexa J. Lamm, Melissa R. Taylor, Kevan W.
Lamm
Using Critical Thinking Styles to Inform Landscape
Water Conservation Extension Programs
Mr. Courtney T. Owens, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK (no refreshments)
11:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
Special Guest: TBA
SR-AAAE Conference Adjourns after Lunch
Future Conference Locations and Dates
2017 – Mobile, AL (Feb. 4 – 7, 2017)
2018 – Jacksonville, FL (Feb. 3 – 6, 2018)
The Effect of Pedagogy on Students' Long-term
Retention of Knowledge
Marshall A. Baker, J. Shane Robinson
Session I:
Extension Education and Programming
Chair and Facilitator:
Discussant: Dr.
Exploring the Differences in Water Conservation
Behaviors among High Water Users in Three
Regions of [State]: Hints for Extension
Educators
Pei-wen Huang, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm, Dr. Michael
D. Dukes
Cognitive Dissonance: A Theoretical Perspective to
Explain Intentions to Conserve Water
Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Dr. Alexa J. Lamm
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AGRONOMY
AGRONOMY
Program of the
Southern Branch
American Society of Agronomy
Annual Meeting
February 7-9, 2016
AGRONOMY
3.
Weed Management with Engenia™ in
Bollgard II Xtendflex™ Cotton. Emily
Keeling*1, Austin T Koonce1, and Peter W.
Dotray2; (1) Texas Tech University; (2) Texas
A&M AgriLife Research
4.
Hyperspectral. Todd Pirtle*; Middle
Tennessee State University
5.
Rapid Assessment of Nitrogen
Concentration of Two Bioenergy
Feedstock Grasses Using Hyperspectral
Spectroscopy. Todd Pirtle*; Middle
6.
Prediction of Nitrate Concentration of Two
Bioenergy Feedstock Grasses through
Using a Spectroradiometer. Todd Pirtle*,
Song Cui, and Nate Phillips; Middle
7.
Influence of Tillage and Fertilizer Regime
on Presence of Select Fungal Species in a
Silt Loam Soil. Tara Watkins*; Western
Kentucky University
8.
Effect of B Rate and Timing on Runner
Peanut Yield, Grade, and Seed Quality.
Alex Callaway*1, Julie Howe1, Glendon
Harris2, Kris Balkcom1; (1) Auburn University;
(2) University of Georgia
San Antonio, TX
2015-2016 OFFICERS
President
Dr. Mark S. Reiter
Virginia Tech
[email protected]
Program Chair
Dr. Dexter B. Watts
USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Lab
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Paul B. DeLaune
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
[email protected]
Past President
Dr. Yoana C. Newman
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
[email protected]
GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER
COMPETITION - CROPS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Registration: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Regency Ballroom Foyer,
POSTER SESSION
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Authors Present from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Regency Ballroom Center,
9.
Assessing the Impacts of Land Use
Change from Cotton to Cellulosic
Bioenergy Crops on Watershed Hydrology
and Water Quality in the Texas High
Plains. Yong Chen*1, Srinivasulu Ale1, and
Nithya Rajan2; (1) Texas A&M AgriLife
Research; (2) Texas A&M University
10.
Quantifying the Interactive Effects of
Carbon Dioxide, Low Temperature, and
Ultraviolet-B Radiation on Cotton Root
Morphology and Seedling Growth. David
Brand* K. Raja Reddy, and Chathurika
Wijewardana; Mississippi State University
11.
Root Architecture and Vegetative Growth
Responses of Soybean to Early-Season
Soil Moisture Deficit. Godakande
Wijewardana*, and K. Raja Reddy;
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POSTER
COMPETITION – CROPS AND SOILS
1.
2.
Weed Management with Engenia™ in
Bollgard II® Xtendflex™ Cotton.
Emily Keeling*; Texas Tech University
Herbicide Effects on Industrial Hemp
(Cannabis sativa L.) Seed Production.
Brett Maxwell1, Morgan Gentry*1, Paul
Woosley1, Todd Willian1, and David
2
Williams ; (1) Western Kentucky University;
(2) University of Kentucky
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AGRONOMY
12.
Soil Moisture Stress Soil Moisture Stress
Effects on Root Architecture and
Vegetative Growth of Soybean. Chathurika
Wijewardana*, and K. Raja Reddy;
13.
Developing a Screening Tool for Osmotic
Stress Tolerance Classification Based on
in Vitro Seed Germination of Rice
Cultivars. Bhupinder Singh*1, K. Raja
1
2
Reddy , and Timothy W. Walker ; (1)
Mississippi State University; (2) Horizon Ag
LLC
14.
15.
16.
High Throughput Phenotypic
Characterization and Classification of
Rice Breeding Lines for Early-Season
Vigor. Salah Jumaa*, Edilberto D. Redoña,
and K. Raja Reddy; Mississippi State
University
Assessing the Impacts of Land Use
Change from Cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.) to Cellulosic Bioenergy
Crops on Watershed Hydrology and Water
Quality in the Texas High Plains. Yong
Chen*1, Srinivasulu Ale1, and Nithya Rajan2;
(1) Texas A&M AriLife Research; (2) Texas
A&M University
Morphological Response of the Cotton
Chromosome Substitution Lines for Low
Temperature and Drought Stress.
Akanksha Awasthi*1, Sukumar Saha2, David
M. Stelly3, and K. Raja Reddy1; (1)
Mississippi State University; (2) USDA-ARS;
(3) Texas A&M University
17.
Miscanthus Fertilization Trials. Martin
Battaglia*, and John Herschel Fike; Virginia
Tech
18.
Miscanthus Variety Trials. Martin
Battaglia*, and John Herschel Fike; Virginia
Tech
19.
Ecological Intensification Omission Study.
Martin Battaglia*, Wade E. Thomason, and
Bee Khim Chim; Virginia Tech
20.
Cotton Engaged in High-Biomass Rye
Cover Cropping Systems: Assessing
Water Use Efficiency with Plant-Based
Irrigation Scheduling. Calvin Meeks*, John
Snider, Stanley Culpepper, and Gary
Hawkins; University of Georgia
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AGRONOMY
21.
Yield Response to Plant Maturity Rating in
Corn on Rain-Fed Systems. J. Bryan
Whittenton*, and W. Brien Henry; Mississippi
State University
22.
Response of Cotton Varieties to Irrigation
Evapotranspiration Replacement. Dustin
Pickelmann*; Mississippi State University
23.
Fertility, Hybrid Selection, and Input
Strategies to Optimize Yield and Early
Harvest in the Mid-South. Omar Ali*,
Joseph Whittenton, W. Brien Henry, Normie
W. Buehring, and Jac J. Varco; Mississippi
State University
24.
Evaluating Texture Modelling Techniques
to Determine Stand Establishment and
Plant Populations in Corn. Matthew Hock*,
W. Brien Henry, Sathish Samiappan, Robert
Moorhead, Normie W. Buehring, and J.
Bryan Whittenton; Mississippi State
University
GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION SOILS
25.
Measuring Water Patterns and Efficiency
in Living Mulch and Cover Crop Systems.
Zachary P. Sanders*, Josh Andrews, Ali L
Hintz, David E. Radcliffe, and Nicholas S.
Hill; University of Georgia
26.
Effects of Peanut Shell and Eucalyptus
Wood Biochars on Soil Chemical
Properties and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum
americanum L.) Yield in a Salt-Affected
Soil. Andre Diatta*1, John Herschel Fike1,
Elhadji Faye2, Gregory Evanylo1, John M.
Galbraith1, and Sekouna Diatta1; (1) Virginia
Tech; (2) l’Institut Supérieur de Formation
Agricole et Rural (ISFAR ) ex ENCR de
Bambey
27.
Influences of Soil Temperature, Soil
Moisture and Canopy Photosynthesis on
Diurnal and Seasonal Dynamics of Soil
1
2
Respiration. Sumit Sharma* , Nithya Rajan ,
1
and Stephan Maas ; (1) Texas Tech
University; (2) Texas A&M University
28.
Cover Crop and Tillage Effects on Soil
Health in Continuous Wheat Systems.
Partson Mubvumba*, Paul B. DeLaune,
Charles Coufal, and Phyllis Dyer; Texas A&M
AgriLife Research
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29.
Determination of Liming Potential of
Industrial Byproducts. Rui Yang*, Charles
C. Mitchell, and Julie A. Howe; Auburn
University
AGRONOMY
39.
Diverse and High-Residue Cover Crops
For Mid-Atlantic Production Systems.
Mark S. Reiter*1, Steve L. Rideout1, Jennifer
L. Templeton2, Jane E. Corson-Lassiter2, and
Christophe L. Lawrence2; (1) Virginia Tech;
(2) USDA-NRCS
40.
Farm Manure-to-Energy Initiative. Mark S.
Reiter*1, Kristen Hughes Evans2, Sara
3
4
Reiter , Jane Corson-Lassiter , and Preston
5
Burnette ; (1) Virginia Tech; (2) Sustainable
Chesapeake; (3) Eastern Shore Resource
Conservation & Development Council; (4)
USDA-NRCS; (5) Farm Pilot Project
Coordination, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL POSTER – CROPS
30.
A Geospatial Comparison of Corn
Planting Date Risk Assessment Models
for Mississippi. Patrick J. English*1, and
2
Sherri DeFauw ; (1) Mississippi State
University; (2) Ascend Geospatial LLC
31.
Nitrogen and Carbon Yield of Annual
Warm-Season Legumes. Aaron Hassell*,
Jamie L. Foster, and James P. Muir; Texas
32.
In-Field Uav Corn Phenotyping: A High
Throughput Model. William Brien Henry*,
Amelia A. Fox, Robert Moorhead, Sathish
Samiappan, Joseph Bryan Whittenton,
Matthew W. Hock, and Joby M. Prince
Czarnecki; Mississippi State University
33.
Mississippi's Centennial Rotation - the
First Twelve Years: Yields, Nutrient
Uptake and Nutrient Removal. M. Wayne
Ebelhar*; Mississippi State University
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
Impact of a Diflufenzopyr-Sodium on
Peanut Maturity, Yield, and Grade. W.
Monfort*, R. Scott Tubbs, John Paulk, and
Eric P. Prostko; University of Georgia
Effect of Sprigging Rate and Nitrogen
Fertility on Zoysiagrass Establishment.
Jeffrey Beasley*, and Kayla Sanders;
Dhurrin Content Relates to Sorghum
Seedling Growth in Marginal Soils. Yves
Yatou Emendack*, John J. Burke, Gloria B.
Burow, Zhanguo Xin, Chad Hayes, and
Ratan Chopra; USDA-ARS
Improving Water Productivity Using PlantBased Irrigation Scheduling in Cotton.
1
1
Daryl Chastain* , John Snider , Guy D
2
1
Collins , Jared Whitaker , Calvin Perry1, and
Seth A Byrd3; (1) University of Georgia; (2)
North Carolina State University; (3) Texas
Interspecific Variation in Oilseed Brassica
Growth, Development and Physiological
Responses to Early Season N Deficiency.
Ramdeo Seepaul*, David L. Wright, and
Sheeja George; University of Florida
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41.
Further Down the Research Road…
Looking at 10 Years of Research to
Determine How Quickly Nutrients and
Organic Matter Accumulations Occur in
Monoculture Corn Production Soils. Becky
Gilfillen*1, Paul Woosley1, Annesly
Netthisinghe1, and Karamat R Sistani2; (1)
Western Kentucky University; (2) USDA-ARS
42.
Mississippi's Centennial Rotation Changes in Soil Nutrient Levels over Time
in Multi-Crop Rotation Systems. M. Wayne
Ebelhar*; Mississippi State University
43.
Infiltration and Runoff Rates from Wheat
Systems with Cover Crops. Paul B.
DeLaune*, Partson Mubvumba, and Charles
Coufal; Texas A&M AgriLife Research
SAAS Program
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
SAAS Business Meeting,
4:15 - 5:00 PM
SAAS Social
MONDAY, FEBUARY 8, 2016
Registration: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Regency Ballroom Foyer,
GRADUATE STUDENT ORAL COMPETITION –
CROPS
Rio Grande Ballroom East,
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7:50 AM
Introductory Remarks.
8:00 AM
Evaluation of Agronomic and Seed
Quality Traits in Conventional
High Oleic Soybeans. Lauren
Richardson*, Hem Bhandari, Feng
Chen, Tarek Hewezi, and Vincent
Pantalone; University of Tennessee
8:15 AM
Soybean Yield and Biomass
Response to Nitrogen Additions.
Justin McCoy*1, Bobby R. Golden2,
Jason Bond1, Don Cook1, and
2
Michael S Cox ; (1) Mississippi State
Research and Extension, (2)
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Soybean Reproductive Growth,
Development, and Yield
Responses of Two Contrasting
Soybean Cultivars to Temperature.
K. Raja Reddy, and Firas Alsajri*;
Rice Yield and Aboveground
Biomass Response to Nitrogen
Additions. Richard Turner1, Bobby
R. Golden2, Jason Bond1, Jeff Gore2,
and Trent Irby2; (1) Mississippi State
Research and Extension; (2)
Effect of Early-Season Soil
Moisture Stress on Growth and
Development of Different Rice
Cultivars. Bhupinder Singh*1,
Timothy W. Walker2, K. Raja Reddy1,
and Edilberto D. Redoña3; (1)
Mississippi State University; (2)
Horizon Ag LLC; (3) Mississippi
Research and Extension
Conservation Tillage and Rye
(Secale cereale) Cover Crop
Impacts on Runoff and Transport
of Sediment and Nutrients in
Irrigated Soybeans of the Mid1
South. Corey Bryant* , L. Jason
1
2
Krutz , Martin A. Locke , and Wade
2
Steinriede Jr. ; (1) Mississippi State
University; (2) USDA-ARS
AGRONOMY
9:45 AM
Evaluation of Cowpea Germplasm
for Texas Double Cropping
Systems. Melanie L. Aiosa*1, Gerald
R. Smith2, Vanessa A. CorriherOlsen1, Clark B Neely2, William B.
1
Smith , and Francis M. Rouquette
2
Jr. ; (1) Texas A&M University; (2)
10:00 AM
Break.
10:15 AM
Herbicide Effects on Industrial
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Biomass
and Weed Suppression. Brett
1
1
Maxwell* , Paul Woosley , Todd
1
Willian , and David W. Williams2; (1)
Western Kentucky University; (2)
University of Kentucky
10:30 AM
A Systems Approach to Extending
the Grazing Season: Grazing
Evaluation of Cool-Season
Grasses with and without
Legumes. Robert McKee*, Jennifer
Johnson Tucker, Edzard van Santen,
and Mary Kimberly Mullenix; Auburn
University
10:45 AM
Development and Validation of
Alternate Wetting and Drying
(AWD) Water Management for Rice
Grown on Clay Soils in
Mississippi. Richard Lee Atwill II *,
and L. Jason Krutz; Mississippi State
University
11:00 AM
Semi-Arid Cropping Rotation
System Under No-till Management.
Matthew Bean*1, Jamie L. Foster2,
Cristine L. S. Morgan1, Gaylon D.
1
1
Morgan , and Rabi Mohtar ; (1)
Texas A&M University; Texas A&M
AgriLife Research
11:15 AM
Effect of Centibar Thresholds at
Soybean Growth Stages on Yield
and Water Use Efficiency. Clinton
Wood, L. Jason Krutz, and Trent Irby;
11:30 AM
Assessing Seedling Vigor to
Quantify Cotton Cultivar Response
to Early Season Water Deficit.
Calvin Meeks*, John Snider, Megan
Babb-Hartman, and Tony Barnes;
11:45 AM
Discussion.
Corn N Supply from Annual and
Living Mulch Cover Crops. A.L.
Hintz*, Zachary P. Sanders, Josh
Andrews, and Nicholas Hill;
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12:00 PM
Lunch.
1:20 PM
1:30 PM
Land Preparation and Irrigation
Method Impacts on Peanut Pod
1
Yield. Stephen Leininger* , L. Jason
2
2
Krutz , Jason Sarver , Jeff Gore2,
and Chad Abbott2; (1) Mississippi
State Research and Extension; (2)
1:45 PM
Effect of Potential Land Use
Change from Cotton to Bioenergy
Crops on Carbon Dynamics in the
Southern Great Plains Region.
1
2
Sumit Sharma* , Nithya Rajan , and
1
Stephan Maas ; (1) Texas Tech
University; (2) Texas A&M University
2:00 PM
Autumn and Winter Dynamics of
White-Tailed Deer Browse
Nutritive Values in the Southern
Cross Timbers and Prairies. Aaron
Norris*; Texas A&M University
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Association Mapping and Genetic
Diversity of a Soft Winter Wheat
Germplasm Collection. Dennis
Nicuh Lozada*1, Richard Esten
Mason1, Andrea Acuna1, Gina
Brown-Guedira2, and Susanne
3
Dreisigacker ; (1) University of
Arkansas; (2) USDA-ARS; (3)
CIMMYT
Effects of Poultry Litter Placement
on Seedling and Early-Stage
Growth of Corn and Cotton. Yaru
Lin*1, Dexter B. Watts2, and Thomas
2
R. Way ; (1) Auburn University; (2)
USDA-ARS
Evaluation of Southern Soft Red
Winter Wheat Lines for Resistance
to Fusarium Head Blight. Amanda
Holder*, R. Esten Mason, and David
E. Moon; University of Arkansas
Determination of Optimal Fall and
Spring Nitrogen Rates for
Maximizing Soft Red Winter Wheat
Yield Sown at Variable Planting
Dates. Lucas Vieira*, Richard Esten
Mason, Trenton L. Roberts, David
Moon, and Randall Galen Miller;
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3:15 PM
Irrigation Scheduling on Corn to
Increase Profitability and
Environmental Stewardship in
Alabama. Jose Da Cunha Leme
Filho*; Auburn University
3:30 PM
Break.
GRADUATE STUDENT ORAL COMPETITION SOILS
3:45 PM
Polyacrylamide Effects on
Infiltration, Erosion, Nutrient
Transport and Yield in Furrow
Irrigated Systems in the
1
Mississippi Delta. Jacob McNeal* ,
1
1
L. Jason Krutz , Bobby R. Golden ,
Michael S. Cox1, Martin A. Locke 2,
3
and Michael M. Kenty ; (1)
Mississippi State University; (2)
USDA-ARS; (3) Helena Chemical
Co.
4:00 PM
Comparing Environmental Impacts
of No-till and Living Mulch Corn
Production Systems Using
Matched Watersheds. Nicholas Hill,
Josh Andrews*, A.L. Hintz, and
Zachary P. Sanders; University of
Georgia
4:15 PM
Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr]
Yield Relative to Extractable Soil
Test Potassium (STK) Levels
Attained Using Various Extraction
Methods. Lauren L. Barber *;
4:30 PM
Cover Crop and Tillage Effects on
Soil Water and Yield in Continuous
Wheat. Partson Mubvumba*, Paul B.
DeLaune, and Charles Coufal; Texas
4:45 PM
Break.
5:00 PM
Agronomy Business Meeting.
TUESDAY, FEBURARY 9, 2016
PROFESSIONAL ORAL PRESENTATIONS –
CROPS
Rio Grande Ballroom East,
8:20 AM
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8:30 AM
Irrigation Scheduling on Corn to
Increase Profitability and
Environmental Stewardship.
Brenda V. Ortiz*; Auburn University
8:45 AM
Should Pre-Tassel Nitrogen
Applications Become Standard
Practice for Mid-South Corn
Production? M. Wayne Ebelhar;
9:00 AM
Interaction of Nitrogen Rates and
Cultivars for Corn Grown in
Single-Row and Twin-Row
Planting Systems. M. Wayne
Ebelhar; Mississippi State University
9:15 AM
Optimizing Corn and White Clover
Competition in the Living Mulch
System. Nicholas Hill*, Zachary P.
Sanders, A.L. Hintz, and Josh
Andrews; University of Georgia
9:30 AM
Impact of Gypsum Application on
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon
L.) Forage Production and Soil
Properties. Rocky W. Lemus*,
Joshua Andrew White, Karl Keith
Crouse, and Michael S. Cox;
9:45 AM
Break.
10:00 AM
Planting Date, N Fertilizer
Application Timing and Rate
Effects on Brassica Carinata Seed
and Oil Production. Ramdeo
Seepaul*, Sheeja George, and David
L. Wright; University of Florida
Research and Education Center.
10:15 AM
Impact of Diflufenzopyr-Sodium on
Peanut Maturity, Yield, and Grade.
W. Monfort*, R. Scott Tubbs, Eric P.
Prostko, and John Paulk; University
of Georgia
10:30 AM
Evaluation of the Trimble
Greenseeker to Determine
Optimum Corn Sidedress N Rate.
Carl R. Crozier*1, Rob Austin1,
Ronnie W. Heiniger1, Gary T.
1
2
Roberson , Rafael Silva Santos , and
2
Rodrigo Nogueira de Sousa ; (1)
North Carolina State University; (2)
Universidade Federal de Vicosa,
Vicosa
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10:45 AM
Ecosystem Evapotranspiration
and Photosynthesis from Eddy
Covariance. Nithya Rajan*, and
Sumit Sharma; Texas A&M
University; Texas Tech University
11:00 AM
Long-Term (20 year) Studies on
the Effects of Alum Additions to
Poultry Litter on Soil Test
Phosphorus and Leaching. Philip
1
2
A. Moore Jr.* , Lidong Huang , Peter
1
1
J. A. Kleinman , Kyle Elkin Mary
Savin3, Daniel H. Pote1, and Dwayne
4
Edwards ; (1) USDA-ARS; (2)
Nanjing University of Information
Science & Technology; (3) University
of Arkansas; (4) University of
Kentucky
11:15 AM
Can Interseeding Spring Small
Grains with Winter Wheat Increase
Fall Forage Production? Clark B
Neely*, and Daniel Hathcoat; Texas
11:30 AM
Adjourn.
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SOUTHERN SECTION
American Society of Animal Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Dr. Russ B. Muntifering
Southern Section Director
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
ANNUAL MEETING
February 6 - 9, 2016
San Antonio, Texas
In conjunction with the 2016 Annual Convention
of the Southern Association of Agricultural
Scientists
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
OFFICERS
2015-2016
Dr. Michael L. Looper
President
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Debora L. Hamernik
President – Elect
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Debra K. Aaron
Past President
Lexington, KY
Dr. Todd A. Armstrong
Foundation Trustee Chair
Elanco Animal Health
Greenfield, IN
Dr. Jack C. Whittier
Western Section Director
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Scottsbluff, NE
Dr. Michael D. Tokach
Director-at-Large
Manhattan, KS
Dr. Joseph P. Cassady
Director-at-Large
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
Dr. Sally E. Johnson
Director-at-Large
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Dr. Connie K. Larson
Director-at-Large
Zinpro Corporation
Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Elisabeth Lonergan
Director-at-Large
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Dr. James L. Sartin
Editor-in-Chief
Champaign, IL
Dr. Chantal Farmer
Director-at-Large
AAFC
Sherbrooke, QC
Canada
Dr. Phillip S. Miller
Recording Secretary/Midwest Section Director
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Mark K. Petersen
Director-at-Large
USDA-ARS Ft. Keogh LARRL
Miles City, MT
Dr. Shawn L. Archibeque
JAM Program Director/Director-at-Large
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Teresa A. Davis
Director-at-Large
Baylor College of Medicine, CNRC
Houston, TX
Dr. Thomas A. Hoagland
Northeastern Section Director/Director-at-Large
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
Mr. Kyle J. McLean
Graduate Director
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
Ms. Amanda Jones
Graduate Director
University of Connecticut
Vernon, CT
Ms. Brittni Littlejohn
Graduate Student Representative
College Station, TX
Dr. Meghan C. Wulster-Radcliffe
CEO
Champaign, IL
Award Sponsors
2016 Southern Section ASAS
Ms. Jacelyn Hemmelgarn
COO
Champaign, IL
ASAS SOUTHERN SECTION OFFICERS
2015–2016
Dr. John D. Arthington
President
University of Florida Range Cattle Research and
Education Center
Ona, FL
Dr. Jane Parish
President – Elect
Mississippi State, MS
Dr. Charles Rosenkrans
Secretary-Treasurer
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Jeffery Carroll
Secretary-Treasurer Elect
USDA-ARS
Livestock Issues Research Unit
Lubbock, TX
Dr. David L. Lalman
Past President
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
The Southern Section of the American Society of
Animal Science expresses appreciation to the
following organizations for financial assistance:
Swine Industry Award for Innovation
National Pork Board
Des Moines, IA
Young Animal Scientist – Research
Elanco Animal Health
Greenfield, IN
Extension Award
Boehringer Ingelheim,
Vetmedica Division
St. Joseph, MO
Young Animal Scientist – Education
Alltech
Thomasville, GA
Undergraduate Paper Competition
ASAS Foundation
Graduate Student Research Abstract Competition
ASAS Foundation
General Meeting Sponsors
Alltech
Thomasville, GA
Novus International
Saint Charles, MO
Dr. Russ Muntifering
Southern Section Director
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Ms. Elizabeth Backes
Graduate Student Representative
Fayetteville, AR
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PROGRAM EVENTS
Most events will take place at The Hyatt
Regency San Antonio Riverfront. Offsite
events are noted below.
PROGRAM EVENTS
Friday, February 5
Academic Quadrathlon (AQ)
9:00 PM Advisors Meeting
College Station – Location TBD
Saturday, February 6
AQ Lab Practicum and Written Exam
Texas A&M University, College Station
Sunday, February 7
AQ Oral Preparation
6:30 AM–12:00 PM
Garden Terrace Rooms 123, 125,127 & 129
AQ Oral Presentation
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Mesquite
AQ Quiz Bowl
8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Blanco
AQ Quiz Bowl Championship/Awards and Awards
Program
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Llano/Pecos
SCC 81: Sustainable Small Ruminant Production IEG
8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Frio
Registration
11:30 AM–4:00 PM
Cow-Calf Production in the Southeastern US:
Mesquite
1:00 PM–3:30 PM
SAAS Board Meeting
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Rio Grand Ballroom East
4:00 PM–4:15 PM
SAAS Social
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Rio Grand Ballrooms & Foyer
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SERA 41
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Mesquite
SS-ASAS Advisory Committee and Executive
Committee
Directors
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Monday, February 8
Registration
7:30 AM–4:00 PM
SS-ASAS Coffee Break
Bowie A/B Foyer
9:30 AM–10:30 AM
SS-ASAS Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Rio Grande Ballroom - Center
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Small Ruminant Subcommittee of the NAGP
Llano/Pecos
7:00 PM–9:15 PM
Tuesday, February 9
SAAS Board Breakfast Meeting
La Vista Terrace
7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Registration
7:30 AM–12:00 PM
Graduate Student Lunch and Learn
Garden Terrace
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Extension Luncheon
La Vista Terrace
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
2016 Symposia
Sunday
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mesquite
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Bill E. Kunkle Interdisciplinary Beef Symposium
Pecan
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Monday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Antimicrobial Resistance
Maverick A
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Management Strategies for Intensive, Sustainable
Cow-Calf Production Systems in the Southeastern
US Part I
Pecan
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
US Part II
Pecan
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Submitting higher-quality research publications:
Selecting the appropriate research design and
following JAS technical guidelines.
Pecan
SYMPOSIA AND ORAL SESSIONS
Sunday, February 7
Chair: Guillermo Scaglia,
Mesquite
1:00 PM
Welcoming Remarks
1:10 PM
123
Economic Issues for Southeast Cow-Calf
Production
R. C. Lacy*, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA
ANIMAL SCIENCE
2:20 PM
125
Issues Affecting Research and Extension
Programs on Cow-Calf Production in the SE
Region
G. Scaglia*1, P. Beck2, D. L. Lalman3, and F. M.
Rouquette4, 1LSU AgCenter, Jeanerette, LA,
2
3
University of Arkansas, Hope, AR, Oklahoma State
4
University, Stillwater, OK, Texas A&M AgriLife
Research, Overton, TX
2:55 PM
Panel Discussion
5:00 PM
SERA 41 Meeting
Monday, February 8
Bill E. Kunkle Interdisciplinary Beef Symposium
Chair: Lawton Stewart,
Pecan
8:00 AM
Welcoming Remarks
8:05 AM
119
Assessing the current mineral supplementation
needs in pasture-based beef operations in the
Southeastern United States.
L. W. Greene, Department of Animal Sciences,
Auburn University
8:50 AM
120
Mineral nutrition of forage-fed beef cattle –
Impacts on reproduction.
J. Arthington, Range Cattle Research and Education
Center, Ona, University of Florida – IFAS
9:35 AM
Break
1:45 PM
124
An Overview of Cow-Calf Production in the
Southeast: Forage Systems, Cow Numbers and
Calf Marketing Strategies
J. P. Banta*1, M. J. Hersom2, J. W. Lehmkuhler3, J. D.
Rhinehart4, and R. L. Stewart, Jr.5, 1Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension, Overton, TX, 2University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL, 3University of Kentucky,
4
Lexington, KY, University of Tennessee, Spring Hill,
5
TN, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
9:50 AM
121
Impact of mineral and vitamin status on beef
cattle immune function and health.
1
1
21
E. B. Kegley , J. J. Ball , and P. A. Beck University
of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Department of
Animal Sciences, Fayetteville 2University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture Southwest Research and
Extension Center, Hope
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10:35 AM
122
Assessing the influence of vitamin and mineral
nutrition on carcass characteristics and meat
quality.
T.E. Lawrence, Department of Agricultural Sciences,
West Texas A&M.
9:00 AM
31
Effect of time of concentrate delivery on nutrient
digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and solid
passage rate in limit-fed steers consuming wheat
straw.
J. R. Baber*1, J. E. Sawyer2, L. A. Trubenbach1, and
1 1
T. A. Wickersham , Texas A&M University, College
2
Station, TX, Texas AgriLife Research, College
Station, TX
Graduate Student Competition MS I
Chair: Christy L. Bratcher
Auburn University
Chula Vista
9:15 AM
Break
8:00 AM
26
Effect of doeling traits at weaning on doe survival
and reproductive rates through their first
production year in the southeastern United
States.
P. Khanal*1, M. L. Browning2, M. Byars1, and R.
1 1
Browning, Jr. , Tennessee State University,
Nashville, TN, 2Alabama A&M University, Huntsville,
AL
9:30 AM
32
Effects of shoeing on the joints of the lower
forelimb and hoof morphology of mature horses.
*1
2
2
D. K. Proske , K. J. Stutts , J. L. Leatherwood , C. J.
3
4
2 1
Hammer , J. Coverdale , and M. J. Anderson , Sam
Houston State Universtiy, Huntsville, TX, 2Sam
3
Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, North
4
Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX
8:15 AM
28
Decreasing the frequency and rate of wet brewers
grains supplementation did not impact growth
but reduced humoral immune response of
preconditioning beef heifers.
L. F. Artioli*1, M. Piccolo1, M. H. Poore2, and P.
Moriel1, 1North Carolina State University,
Waynesville, NC, 2North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
9:45 AM
33
Use of ultrasonography to evaluate the accuracy
of objective and subjective measures of body
composition in horses.
K. B. Pritchett*, J. L. Leatherwood, K. J. Stutts, and
M. J. Anderson, Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, TX
8:30AM
29
Effect of level of Pongamia seedcake on nutrient
utilization in cattle consuming forage.
L. E. Bohlen*1, J. E. Sawyer2, J. R. Baber1, L. A.
Redmon1, and T. A. Wickersham1, 1Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX, 2Texas AgriLife
Research, College Station, TX
8:45 AM
30
Energy Requirements of Lactating Beef Cows in a
Drylot System.
C. L. Bayliff*1, M. D. Redden1, J. R. Cole1, A. L.
McGee1, R. Reuter2, G. W. Horn2, and D. L. Lalman1,
1
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK,
2
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station, Stillwater,
OK
79
10:00 AM
34
Impact of Progesterone Supplementation on
Pregnancy Rates Following Timed AI or Embryo
Transfer in Beef Cattle Consuming EndophyteInfected Fescue.
J. C. Mackey*, T. L. Devine, P. M. Kennedy, A. M.
Tyson, M. H. Poore, and D. H. Poole, North Carolina
State University, Raleigh, NC
10:15 AM
35
Association of DRD2 with Growth and
Performance Traits in Cattle Grazing EndophyteInfected Tall Fescue.
K. Jennings*1, C. J. Kojima1, S. L. Pratt2, and C.
Burnett2, 1University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN,
2
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
10:30 AM
36
Development of an equine non-contact
thermography device: Evaluation of thermal
expression on multiple sites of the horse as an
indicator of body temperature.
*1,2
2
2
H. C. Collins , J. L. Leatherwood , M. J. Anderson ,
2
2
2 1
M. M. Beverly , F. Yildiz , and K. J. Stutts , Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX, 2Sam Houston
State University, Huntsville, TX
80
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Graduate Student Competition PhD
Chair: Christy L. Bratcher
Auburn University
Bowie AB
8:00 AM
45
The effect of weaning stress, sex and
temperament on fecal microbiota in Brahman
calves.
E. V. Gart*1, T. H. Welsh, Jr.2, R. D. Randel3, J. S.
4
4
1
Suchodolski , J. Kintzinger , and S. D. Lawhon ,
1
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX, 2Department of
Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College
3
Station, TX, Texas A&M AgriLife Research- Overton,
4
Overton, TX, Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M
8:15 AM
46
Relationships among temperament,
endocrinology, and reproductive soundness of
performance-tested Angus bulls.
S. A. Lockwood*1, H. G. Kattesh2, J. D. Rhinehart3, P.
D. Krawczel1, D. Kirkpatrick1, L. Strickland1, J. B.
Wilkerson1, and A. M. Saxton1, 1University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2Dept. of Animal Science,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 3University of
Tennessee, Spring Hill, TN
8:30 AM
47
Reproductive measurements of Angus and Angus
× Hereford crossbred heifers treated with longacting eprinomectin or a combination of
moxidectin and oxfendazole.
E. A. Backes*1, J. G. Powell1, E. B. Kegley1, T. D.
Lester1, A. J. Davis2, J. A. Hornsby1, J. L. Reynolds1,
B. P. Shoulders1, and R. W. Rorie1, 1Department of
Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of
2
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Murray State University,
Murray, KY
8:45 AM
48
Effects of an intensified, semi-confinement
cow/calf production system on feedlot
performance of growing and finishing steers.
M. D. Redden*1, J. R. Cole1, A. L. McGee1, C. L.
1
1
2
1
Bayliff , C. R. Krehbiel , G. W. Horn , C. J. Richards ,
1 1
and D. L. Lalman , Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, OK, 2Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment
Station, Stillwater, OK
9:00 AM
Break
81
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Graduate Student Competition MS II Chair: Christy
L. Bratcher
Auburn University
Bowie AB
9:15 AM
37
Composition and Quality Assessment of the
Woodland Browse Species and Goats'
Performance Study under Woodland.
R. Khatri*, U. Karki, Y. Karki, N. Gurung, and B. R.
Min, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
9:30 AM
38
Effect of dietary energy intake on nutrient
utilization, performance, and maintenance
requirements in late gestation cows and their
calves.
N. M. Early*1, J. E. Sawyer2, L. A. Trubenbach1, C. J.
1
1
1
Boardman , J. R. Baber , N. L. Bell , and T. A.
1 1
Wickersham , Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX, 2Texas AgriLife Research, College
Station, TX
9:45 AM
39
Effect of surgical castration with or without oral
meloxicam on growth, behavior and inflammation
in pre-weaned beef calves.
S. L. Roberts*1, J. G. Powell2, D. S. Hubbell, III3, M. S.
Gadberry4, P. Beck5, E. A. Backes6, J. L. Reynolds2,
and J. T. Richeson1, 1Department of Agricultural
Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX,
2
Department of Animal Science, Division of
Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR,
3
University of Arkansas Livestock and Forestry
Research Station, Batesville, AR, 4Department of
Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Little Rock,
AR, 5University of Arkansas SWREC, Hope, AR,
6
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
10:00 AM
40
Heat production, respiratory quotient, and
methane loss subsequent to LPS challenge in
beef heifers.
A. W. Altman*1, E. S. Vanzant1, J. A. Carroll2, N. C.
2
1 1
Burdick Sanchez , and K. R. McLeod , University of
2
Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USDA-ARS, Livestock
Issues Research Unit, Lubbock, TX
10:15 AM
41
Evaluations of Savanna Sires Compared with
Kiko and Spanish Sires for Birth to Weaning Meat
Goat Kid Traits.
*1
1
2
E. G. Hayes , P. Khanal , R. V. Lourençon , and R.
1 1
Browning, Jr. , Tennessee State University,
Nashville, TN, 2Universidade Estadual Paulista,
Botucatu, Brazil
82
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10:30 AM
42
Changes in Body Condition from Prepartum to
Postpartum on Reproduction in Dairy Cattle.
M. Wise*, K. Akers, E. Bowdridge, I. Holaskova, and
R. A. Dailey, West Virginia University, Morgantown,
WV
10:45 AM
43
Relationships Between Prolactin Genotypes and
Dairy Heifer Growth and Development.
L. R. Meyer*, M. A. Sales, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr.,
Agriculture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
11:00 AM
44
Inclusion of post-extraction algal residue in
finishing rations of beef steers: Consumer
sensory panel ratings and fatty acid composition
of ground beef.
J. C. Morrill*, J. E. Sawyer, J. R. Baber, S. B. Smith,
R. K. Miller, and T. A. Wickersham, Texas A&M
Teaching and Undergraduate Education
Chair: Erin G. Brown
Stephen F. Austin State University
Maverick A
8:00 AM
130
The use of a mobile app in teaching beef cattle
body condition scoring in undergraduate classes.
*
N. M. Long , R. E. Long, and S. G. Lawrence,
8:15 AM
131
Experiential Learning for Tuskegee University
Students: Study Tour of Agricultural Industries.
R. Davis*, O. Bolden-Tiller, and N. Gurung, Tuskegee
University, Tuskegee, AL
8:30 AM
132
Equine Assisted And Affiliated Therapies Provide
Service-Learning Opportunities For Students.
*
M. M. Vogelsang , M. Lazo, K. Harper, and M.
Shehane, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Undergraduate Student Competition
Chair: Erin G. Brown
Stephen F. Austin State University
Maverick A
9:00 AM
134
The Influence of a Rider with a Disability on the
Equine Walk.
E. M. Rankins*, E. L. Wagner, and W. H. Weimar,
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
9:15 AM
135
The Effect of Submaximal Exercise on
Proliferation of Satellite Cells from Yearling
Equids.
*
R. L. Ellis , A. Reeg, and S. E. Johnson, Virginia
Tech, Blacksburg, VA
9:30 AM
136
How frequency of supplementation containing
rumen protected fat affects serum fatty acid
profiles in beef heifers.
E. K. Cook*, R. E. Ricks, S. K. Duckett, and N. M.
Long, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
9:45 AM
137
The effects of early or mid-gestation nutrient
restriction on bovine fetal pancreatic
development.
J. L. Washburn*, R. K. Taylor, and N. M. Long,
10:00 AM
138
Effect of processing on the palatability of
Pongamia seedcake in cattle.
E. J. Von Edwins*1, J. E. Sawyer2, L. Bohlen1, J. R.
Baber1, and T. A. Wickersham1, 1Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX, 2Texas AgriLife
10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
139
A Role for Interleukin-6 mRNA Expression in
Caprine Testes.
K. Blount*, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
8:45 AM
133
Student Performance in Animal Nutrition and
Feeds and Feeding Based on Prior Enrollment in
Chemistry and Nutrition Courses.
*
J. L. Wahrmund , Texas A&M University-Commerce,
Commerce, TX
83
84
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
10:45 AM
140
Evaluation of the effects of dam age on growth
performance and carcass traits of crossbred
steers.
F. W. Pohlman, II*1, E. A. Backes1, J. G. Powell1, F.
W. Pohlman, I1, J. T. Richeson2, K. S. Anschutz1, J.
1
1
1
A. Hornsby , J. L. Reynolds , B. R. Lindsey , and B.
1 1
P. Shoulders , Department of Animal Science,
Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, AR, 2Department of Agricultural
Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
12:15 PM
146
Influence of temperament on the cell-mediated
immune response in Brahman heifers.
K. C. Garrett*1,2, D. A. Neuendorff2, A. W. Lewis2, S.
T. Willard3, T. H. Welsh, Jr.1, and R. D. Randel2,
1
Texas A&M University- Department of Animal
2
Science, College Station, TX, Texas A&M AgriLife
3
Research- Overton, Overton, TX, Department
Animal & Dairy Science, Mississippi State University,
Starkville, MS
11:00 AM
141
The effects of zinc supplementation on feedlot
performance, carcass characteristics, and blood
metabolites of finishing steers.
*1
1
1
K. E. Kennedy , L. R. Thompson , W. C. Burson , A.
1
1
2
J. Thompson , J. O. Baggerman , P. W. Rounds , B.
1
1 1
J. Johnson , and B. C. Bernhard , Texas Tech
2
University, Lubbock, TX, Kemin Industries, Inc., Des
Moines, IA
Breeding and Genetics
Chair: J. G. Powell
Rio Grande Ballroom - Center
11:15 AM
142
Effect of Increasing Dietary Energy Consumption
on Intake, Digestion, and Ruminal Fermentation
in Limit-Fed Steers.
K. M. Franks*, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX
11:30 AM
143
Impact of Hydration Supplements on Blood
Electrolyte Concentrations of Exercised Horses
During the Summer.
B. L. Green* and J. L. Wahrmund, Texas A&M
University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
11:45 AM
144
Decreasing the frequency of wet brewers grains
supplementation during late gestation did not
impact cow and pre-weaning calf growth
performance.
M. Piccolo*1, L. F. Artioli1, M. H. Poore2, and P.
Moriel1, 1North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
12:00 PM
145
Evaluation of a Commercial Supplement in Sheep
and Goat Twins.
*
C. Huffman , N. Facey, S. Adjei-Fremah, K.
Ekwemalor, L. Young, E. Asiamah, H. Ismail, and M.
Worku, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University, Greensboro, NC
85
1:00 PM
1
Heritability of temperament at weaning in a
crossbred cattle population.
B. P. Littlejohn*1,2, D. G. Riley2,3, T. H. Welsh, Jr.3,4, R.
D. Randel5, S. T. Willard6, and R. C. Vann7, 1Texas
A&M AgriLife Research, Overton, TX, 2Texas A&M
University Department of Animal Science, College
Station, TX, 3Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College
Station, TX, 4Department of Animal Science, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX, 5Texas A&M
AgriLife Research- Overton, Overton, TX,
6
Department Animal & Dairy Science, Mississippi
State University, Starkville, MS, 7MAFES - Brown
Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State
University, Raymond, MS
1:15 PM
2
Effect of Nystatin, a Lipid Raft Inhibitor on Bovine
Blood.
E. Asiamah*, S. Adjei-Fremah, K. Ekwemalor, and M.
Worku, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University, Greensboro, NC
1:30 PM
3
Genome wide association of beef flavor and
tenderness in steaks (with electrical stimulation
and without) from carcasses of Nellore-Bos
taurus steers.
C. Mantilla Rojas*1, P. K. Riggs2, C. A. Gill3, A. D.
Herring3, J. O. Sanders3, J. E. Sawyer3, R. K. Miller2,
3 1
and D. G. Riley , TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY,
2
COLLEGE STATION, TX, Texas A&M University,
3
College Station, TX, Department of Animal Science,
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
86
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1:45 PM
4
Longevity of Brahman, Angus, F1 and F2
Brahman-Angus cows.
J. K. Bohac*1, J. O. Sanders2, A. D. Herring2, D. G.
Riley3, and J. E. Sawyer4, 1Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX, 2Texas A&M University,
Department of Animal Science, College Station, TX,
3
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College Station, TX,
4
Texas AgriLife Research, College Station, TX
2:00 PM
5
Relationships Between Prolactin Genotypes and
Beef Cow Profitability.
L. R. Meyer*, J. G. Powell, B. R. Kutz, K. S. Anschutz,
M. A. Sales, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr., Department
of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
6
Age-related weights of second and third
generation Nellore-Angus half-blood steers.
K. M. Sarlo*1, D. G. Riley2, J. E. Sawyer3, C. A. Gill4,
J. O. Sanders5, and A. D. Herring5, 1Texas A&M,
College Station, TX, 2Texas A&M AgriLife Research,
College Station, TX, 3Texas AgriLife Research,
College Station, TX, 4Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX, 5Texas A&M University, Department of
Animal Science, College Station, TX
2:45 PM
7
Effects of breed type and sex on calf birth weight
in reciprocal F2 Angus and Nellore Crosses.
L. W. Bauer*1, J. O. Sanders2, D. G. Riley2, A. D.
Herring3, and J. E. Sawyer3, 1Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX, 2Texas A&M University,
3
Texas AgriLife Research, College Station, TX
3:00 PM
8
Hot Carcass Weight and Longissimus Muscle
Area in F₂ and F₃ Nellore-Angus Steers.
*
J. S. Delgadillo , D. G. Riley, C. A. Gill, J. O. Sanders,
J. E. Sawyer, and A. D. Herring, Department of
Station, TX
ANIMAL SCIENCE
3:30 PM
10
Effect of hair coat shedding on herd performance
in crossbred beef cattle.
M. M. Foster*, J. G. Powell, E. B. Kegley, B. R. Kutz,
E. A. Backes, L. R. Meyer, B. P. Shoulders, and K. S.
Anschutz, Department of Animal Science, Division of
3:45 PM
11
Effect of hair shedding on reproductive
performance in Angus females.
*
T. Smith , Mississippi State University, Mississippi
State, MS
Ruminant Animal Production I
Chair: Tyron A. Wickersham
Pecan
1:00 PM
78
Impact of breed and forage type on intake,
performance, and residual feed intake of beef
calves during the backgrounding period.
D. Demeterco*1, R. Walker2, G. Scaglia3, and N.
DiLorenzo4, 1Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA, 2LSU AgCenter, Homer, LA, 3LSU
AgCenter, Jeanerette, LA, 4North Florida Research
and Education Center, Marianna, FL
1:15 PM
79
Timing of growth implant insertion affects growth
and humoral immune response of
preconditioning beef steers.
P. Moriel*1, L. F. Artioli1, M. Piccolo1, and M. H.
Poore2, 1North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
1:30 PM
80
Long-term effects of Pongamia seedcake as a
protein supplement in cattle consuming forage.
*1
2
1
L. E. Bohlen , J. E. Sawyer , N. M. Early , L. A.
1
1
Thompson , E. J. Von Edwins , L. A. Redmon1, and
T. A. Wickersham1, 1Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX, 2Texas AgriLife Research, College
Station, TX
3:15 PM
9
Identification of regions of the bovine genome
associated with gray coat color in a Nellore–
Angus cross population.
*1
2
1
P. W. Holland , C. A. Gill , A. D. Herring , J. O.
1
1 1
Sanders , and D. G. Riley , Texas A&M University,
2
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
87
88
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1:45 PM
81
Feedlot performance of crossbred calves
vaccinated with Salmonella Newport Extract
vaccine.
R. C. Vann*1, J. P. Banta2, B. P. Littlejohn3, A. Snell2,
S. D. Lawhon4, R. D. Randel5, and T. H. Welsh, Jr.6,
1
MAFES - Brown Loam Experiment Station,
2
Mississippi State University, Raymond, MS, Texas
3
A&M AgriLife Extension, Overton, TX, Texas A&M
University Department of Animal Science, College
Station, TX, 4Department of Veterinary Pathobiology,
5
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Texas
A&M AgriLife Research- Overton, Overton, TX,
6
Texas A&M University- Department of Animal
Science, College Station, TX
2:00 PM
82
Methane and VFA Production Rates by in vitro
Mixed Ruminal Microorganism Fermentations of
Purified Carbohydrates and a Variety of N
Sources.
S. C. Klopatek*, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX
2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
83
Effect of breed type and backgrounding diet on
stocker performance and carcass characteristics.
G. Scaglia*1, R. Walker2, and N. DiLorenzo3, 1LSU
AgCenter, Jeanerette, LA, 2LSU AgCenter, Homer,
3
LA, University of Florida, Marianna, FL
2:45 PM
84
Effects of monensin and dietary energy intake on
maintenance requirements in beef cows.
C. J. Boardman, T. A. Wickersham, L. A.
Trubenbach*, and J. E. Sawyer, Texas A&M
3:00 PM
85
Impact of breed and forage conservation method
on apparent total tract nutrient digestibility in
beef calves during the backgrounding period.
F. M. Ciriaco1, D. D. Henry1, D. Demeterco2, R.
Walker3, G. Scaglia4, G. C. Lamb1, and N.
DiLorenzo*1, 1University of Florida, North Florida
Research and Education Center, Marianna, FL,
2
3
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, LSU
4
AgCenter, Homer, LA, LSU AgCenter, Jeanerette,
LA
89
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3:15 PM
86
Effects of monensin and dietary energy intake on
diet utilization, VFA profile and ruminal fill in beef
steers.
C. J. Boardman, T. A. Wickersham, L. A.
Trubenbach*, and J. E. Sawyer, Texas A&M
3:30 PM
87
Relationship of plasma osmolarity to feed
efficiency in beef cattle.
*
T. D. Harrison and E. Felton, Division of Animal and
Nutritional Sciences, West Virginia University,
Morgantown, WV
3:45 PM
88
Evaluation of initial body weight and
supplementation levels on health and
performance of newly received stocker calves.
W. C. Wilkins*, B. B. Karisch, T. Smith, and D. R.
Smith, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State,
MS
4:00 PM
89
Effect of injectable castration regimen
administered at branding on gain performance,
testosterone production, and testicle atrophy in
beef bull calves.
J. J. Ball*1, J. G. Powell2, P. Beck3, E. B. Kegley2, J.
K. Apple1, and D. R. Cox4, 1Department of Animal
Science, University of Arkansas Division of
2
Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, Department of Animal
Science, Division of Agriculture, University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 3University of Arkansas
SWREC, Hope, AR, 4Cowboy Animal Health, LLC,
McKinney, TX
Meats
Chair: Ty E. Lawrence
West Texas A&M University
Maverick A
1:00 PM
49
Inclusion of post-extraction algal residue in
finishing rations of beef steers: Trained sensory
panel ratings for strip steaks.
J. C. Morrill*, J. E. Sawyer, J. R. Baber, S. B. Smith,
R. K. Miller, and T. A. Wickersham, Texas A&M
1:15 PM
50
Peracetic acid effects on shelf life and survival of
E. coli on beef steaks.
C. G. Davenport, L. Wang, and C. L. Bratcher*,
90
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1:30 PM
51
Consumer Preference for Sirloin Steaks from
Post-Extraction Algal Residue (PEAR) Fed
Animals.
M. D. Johnson*1, R. K. Miller1, J. Morrill1, D. P.
Anderson1, J. E. Sawyer2, T. A. Wickersham1, J. W.
1
1 1
Richardson , and M. A. Palma , Texas A&M
2
University, College Station, TX, Texas AgriLife
1:45 PM
Break
Antimicrobial Resistance Symposium
Chair: Thomas H. Welsh, Jr.
Maverick A
1:55 PM
Welcoming Remarks
2:00 PM
115
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Issues and
solutions facing the livestock industry.
H. M. Scott*, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX
2:30 PM
116
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) in livestock production: An overview.
S. D. Lawhon*, Department of Veterinary
Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX
3:00 PM
117
Probiotics as an alternative for antimicrobials and
improving energy availability.
J. R. Donaldson*, Mississippi State University,
Mississippi State, MS
3:30 PM
118
Phage applications in animal agriculture and food
safety.
J. J. Gill*, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
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Tuesday, February 9
Small Ruminant Production I
Chair: Travis R. Whitney
Medina
8:00 AM
97
Effect of a Mushroom (Coriolus versicolor) Based
Probiotic on the expression of Toll-like receptors
in Goat Neutrophils.
*
K. Ekwemalor , E. Asiamah, S. Adjei- Fremah, C.
Huffman, H. Ismail, and M. Worku, North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University,
Greensboro, NC
8:15 AM
98
Effect of sire breed on gain, carcass
characteristics and parasite resistance of
Katahdin crossbred feedlot-finished lambs.
S. A. Bowdridge*1, C. S. Sotomaior2, M. A. McCann3,
A. M. Zajac3, and S. P. Greiner3, 1West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV, 2Pontificia Universidad
Catolica do Parana, Curitiba, Brazil, 3Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg, VA
8:30 AM
99
Effect of fish meal supplementation rate on
parasitism and performance of grazing lambs.
S. A. Bowdridge*, D. Mata-Padrino, and D. P.
Belesky, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
8:45 AM
100
The effects of mixed and sequential grazing on
growth performances and parasitic resistances of
kids.
S. Gebrelul*, R. Marshall, Y. Ghebreiyessus, C.
Adams, M. Berhane, and E. Runles, Southern
University Ag. Center, Baton Rouge, LA
9:00 AM
101
Use of Agro-byproducts to Supplement Hair and
Wool x Hair Crossbred Lambs Grazing Fescue
Pasture: Growth and Gastrointestinal Parasites.
*1
2
3
S. Wildeus , J. Lee , C. D. Teutsch , and T. J.
1 1
Nartea , Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA,
2
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA,
3
Virginia Tech, Blackstone, VA
92
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9:15 AM
102
Use of agro-byproducts to supplement hair and
wool x hair crossbred lambs grazing fescue
pasture: carcass characteristics.
C. Tripp*1, J. Lee1, S. Wildeus2, and B. B. Lemma1,
1
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA,
2
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
9:30 AM
103
Effects of Lespedeza cuneata and Pinus maritima
condensed tannin extract on ovine Eimeria spp.
development and infectivity.
V. Kelly*1 and J. E. Miller2, 1Louisiana State University
School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA,
2
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Submitting higher-quality research publications:
Selecting the appropriate research design and
following JAS technical guidelines
J. Burke1, T. Whitney2, 1USDA-ARS, Booneville, AR,
2
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College Station, TX
10:45 AM
104
Condensed Tannins-Induced Gene Expression in
Meat Goats: A pilot study.
B. R. Min*1, C. Wright1, D. Perkins1, M. Mienaltowski2,
A. Dawod3, N. K. Gurung1, and T. H. Terrill4,
1
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, 2College of
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of
California Davis, ca, CA, 3Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat, Egypt,
4
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
11:00 AM
105
The influence of breed and supplementation on
consumer ratings of meat quality attributes of
pasture-raised ground lamb meat.
D. O'Brien*1, S. Wildeus1, T. J. Nartea1, and J. Lee2,
1
2
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Fort
Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
ANIMAL SCIENCE
11:30 AM
107
Effect of semen extender and storage
temperature on ram sperm motility over time.
M. Acharya*1, J. M. Burke2, E. Smyth2, A. Davis3, T.
D. Lester1, and R. W. Rorie1, 1Department of Animal
Science, University of Arkansas Division of
2
Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USDA-ARS,
3
Booneville, AR, Murray State University, Murray, KY
11:45 AM
108
Evaluation of terminal sire breeds for hair sheep
production systems on lamb birth, weaning, and
grazing performance.
A. R. Weaver*1, D. L. Wright1, M. A. McCann1, A. M.
Zajac1, S. A. Bowdridge2, and S. P. Greiner1, 1Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University,
2
Blacksburg, VA, West Virginia University,
Morgantown, WV
US Symposium - Extension
Chair: Dave Hutcheson,
Animal-Agriculture Consulting
Pecan
8:00 AM
126
Early weaning beef calves from first-calf Bos
indicus-influenced cows.
J. D. Arthington* and J. M. B. Vendramini, UF/IFAS,
Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona,
FL
8:30 AM
127
Potential for more intensive Cow-Calf production
in the Southeast Region.
M. H. Poore* and D. H. Poole, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC
Extension I
Chair: Michael S. Gadberry
Pecan
11:15 AM
106
Carcass and fatty acid profile of pen-fed and
pasture-raised meat goat kids.
S. Schoenian*1, D. O'Brien2, J. Semler3, D. Gordon4,
and M. B. Bennett5, 1University of Maryland,
Keedysville, MD, 2Virginia State University,
Petersburg, VA, 3University of Maryland, Boonsboro,
4
5
MD, University of Maryland, Derwood, MD, West
Virginia University, Martinsburg, WV
9:00 AM
12
Evaluation of Antibiotic Metaphylactic Therapy
for Receiving Calves at Risk for Bovine
Respiratory Disease.
J. Hawley1, J. G. Powell*2, E. B. Kegley2, P. A. Beck3,
J. L. Reynolds2, and J. A. Hornsby2, 1Department of
Animal Science, University of Arkansas Division of
2
Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, Department of Animal
Science, Division of Agriculture, University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 3University of Arkansas
SWREC, Hope, AR
93
94
ANIMAL SCIENCE
9:15 AM
13
Form of Se in free-choice mineral mix tends to
affect individual ad libitum intake by grazing beef
cows and affects cow and suckling calf blood Se
levels.
W. R. Burris*1, B. Knight1, J. D. Patterson2, and J. C.
2 1
Matthews , University of Kentucky, Princeton, KY,
2
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
9:30 AM
14
Development, implementation and evaluation of
an artificial insemination certification course.
J. D. Rhinehart* and K. W. Thompson, University of
Tennessee, Spring Hill, TN
9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
15
The Economics of Herd Expansion.
C. G. Prevatt*, University of Florida, Ona, FL
10:15 AM
16
Impacts of Western North Carolina Grazing
Clinics on Producer Pasture Management.
*
A. M. Schaller , United States Department of
Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service,
Raleigh, NC
10:30 AM
17
Comparing post test scores for an animal
handling and control workshop conducted two
consecutive years.
M. R. Russell*, University of Arkansas, Little Rock,
AR
10:45 AM
18
Cooperative Extension Programming for Diverse
Clientele in the Virginia Swine Industry.
M. Estienne*1, C. Wood2, A. Fabi2, J. Wiegert3, C.
Childs4, C. Gregg5, J. Hilleary6, and T. Mize7, 1Virginia
Tech Tidewater AREC, Suffolk, VA, 2Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA, 3North Carolina State University,
4
Raleigh, NC, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Front
5
Royal, VA, Virginia Cooperative Extension,
6
Dinwiddie, VA, Virginia Cooperative Extension,
7
Leesburg, VA, Virginia Cooperative Extension,
Warrenton, VA
95
ANIMAL SCIENCE
11:00 AM
19
Improving Enterprise Outcomes and Increasing
Minority Participation within the Meat Goat
Industry through Outreach Activities in the
Southeast.
M. L. Browning*1, T. Cook2, and R. Browning, Jr.3,
1
2
Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL, MS Meat
3
Goat Producers Cooperative, Terry, MS, Tennessee
State University, Nashville, TN
11:15 AM
20
Southern Section Extension Forum:
Strengthening Extension programs across the
Southeast.
B. B. Karisch*1, M. S. Gadberry2, M. K. Mullenix3, B.
4
3
5
M. Nichols , C. M. Holland , D. L. Fernandez , D.
6
7 1
Hancock , and J. M. B. Vendramini , Mississippi
State University, Mississippi State, MS, 2Department
of Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Little
Rock, AR, 3Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 4Noble
Foundation, Ardmore, OK, 5University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR, 6University of Georgia,
Athens, GA, 7UF/IFAS, Range Cattle Research and
Education Center, Ona, FL
Pastures and Forages
Chair: John G. Andrae
Clemson University
Llano/Pecos
9:00 AM
52
Effects of stocking rate, forage management, and
grazing management on performance and
economics of cow-calf production in Southwest
Arkansas.
P. Beck*1, B. Stewart1, M. Sims1, and J. Jennings2,
1
University of Arkansas SWREC, Hope, AR,
2
Department of Animal Science, University of
Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
9:15 AM
53
Supplementation Levels and Monensin Effects on
Performance of Early Weaned Calves Grazing
Bahiagrass Pastures.
J. M. B. Vendramini*1, V. C. Gomes2, F. A.
Kuhawara3, R. F. Cooke4, and J. M. D. Sanchez5,
1
UF/IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education
2
Center, Ona, FL, Sao Paulo State University,
3
Dracena, Brazil, Sao Paulo State University,
Botucatu, Brazil, 4Oregon State University - EOARC
Burns, Burns, OR, 5UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research
and Education Center, Ona, FL
96
ANIMAL SCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE
9:30 AM
54
In Situ Degradation Parameters of Three
Chronological Maturities of ‘Tifton 85'
Bermudagrass from Cattle Supplemented with
Varying Levels of Distillers' Dried Grains.
W. B. Smith*1, J. L. Foster2, K. C. McCuistion3, S. J.
3
3
1 1
Abatti , M. Lesak , and F. M. Rouquette , Texas
2
A&M AgriLife Research, Overton, TX, Texas A&M
AgriLife Research, Beeville, TX, 3Texas A&M
University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX
11:00 AM
59
Distiller's grains as a substitute for fertilizer in
summer grazing systems: performance, nitrogen
recovery, and profit.
R. Reuter*1, P. A. Lancaster2, G. W. Horn1, B. D.
Wallis1, and P. A. Gunter1, 1Oklahoma Agricultural
2
Experiment Station, Stillwater, OK, UF/IFAS Range
Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL
9:45 AM
Physiology I
Chair: Rhonda C. Vann
Regency East Ballroom #3
Break
10:00 AM
55
Effect of fermented corn silage density and
bacterial inoculants on corn silage pH and
fermentation end products.
W. L. Braman*, J. E. Kurtz, and K. A. Bryan, Chr.
Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition, Milwaukee, WI
10:15 AM
56
Stocker cattle performance from grazed
stockpiled 'Tifton 85' bermudagrass.
K. R. Bivens*1, M. K. Mullenix1, J. M. Johnson1, B. E.
Gamble2, and R. B. Muntifering1, 1Auburn University,
Auburn, AL, 2Wiregrass Research and Extension
Center, Headland, AL
10:30 AM
57
Effects of bambermycin or monensin on
performance of growing steers grazing wheat
pasture.
W. L. Galyen*1, P. Beck2, E. B. Kegley3, J. G. Powell3,
M. S. Gadberry4, T. Hess5, and D. S. Hubbell, III5,
1
Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR,
2
University of Arkansas SWREC, Hope, AR,
3
4
Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 5University of Arkansas
Livestock and Forestry Research Station, Batesville,
AR
10:45 AM
58
Virginia wildrye as an alternative to annual
ryegrass and wheat for grazing stocker beef
steers.
*
J. A. Parish , T. F. Best, and C. O. Stewart,
Mississippi State University, Prairie, MS
97
9:00 AM
60
Ergot alkaloid induced vasoconstriction of bovine
uterine and ovarian blood vessels.
*
D. H. Poole , S. E. Lyons, J. C. Mackey, A. M. Tyson,
G. Shaeffer, and M. H. Poore, North Carolina State
9:15 AM
61
Sexually dimorphic innate immune responses but
not tissue Salmonella translocation patterns in
pigs exposed to an oral Salmonella challenge.
N. C. Burdick Sanchez*1, P. R. Broadway1, J. A.
Carroll1, E. V. Gart2, L. K. Bryan2, and S. D. Lawhon2,
1
USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit,
Lubbock, TX, 2Department of Veterinary
TX
9:30 AM
62
Influence of sex and temperament on response of
Brahman calves to Salmonella Newport Extract
vaccine.
A. Snell*1,2,3, J. P. Banta3, T. H. Welsh, Jr.1, R. D.
Randel4, S. D. Lawhon5, and R. C. Vann6,
1
Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX, 2Texas A&M AgriLife
Research, Overton, TX, 3Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension, Overton, TX, 4Texas A&M AgriLife
Research- Overton, Overton, TX, 5Department of
Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX, 6MAFES - Brown Loam
Experiment Station, Mississippi State University,
Raymond, MS
9:45 AM
Break
98
ANIMAL SCIENCE
10:00 AM
63
Effects of energy intake during the breeding
season on beef heifer performance, endocrine
profiles, and oocyte transcript levels
synchronized for artificial insemination.
R. Walker*1, G. T. Gentry2, G. Scaglia3, and K.
4 1
2
Bondioli , LSU AgCenter, Homer, LA, LSU
AgCenter Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria,
LA, 3LSU AgCenter, Jeanerette, LA, 4Louisiana State
University School of Animal Sciences, Baton Rouge,
LA
10:15 AM
64
Effect of monensin supplementation on Brahman
cow performance and postpartum follicular
development.
*1,2,3
1
4
A. Snell
, T. H. Welsh, Jr. , R. D. Randel , R. C.
5
6
3
Vann , G. D. Hufstedler , J. P. Banta , and D. A.
2 1
Neuendorff , Department of Animal Science, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX, 2Texas A&M
AgriLife Research, Overton, TX, 3Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension, Overton, TX, 4Texas A&M AgriLife
Research- Overton, Overton, TX, 5MAFES - Brown
Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State
University, Raymond, MS, 6Elanco Animal Health,
Greenfield, IN
10:30 AM
65
Ergot alkaloid inhibition of cytochrome P450
activity.
P. Dias Morse*1, S. A. Alrashedi1, and C. F.
Rosenkrans, Jr.2, 1University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, AR, 2Department of Animal Science,
Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, AR
10:45 AM
66
Influence of prenatal stress on insulin response
to a glucose challenge in yearling Brahman bulls.
*1,2
2
R. A. d'Orey Branco , D. A. Neuendorff , S. E.
1
3
Schmidt , N. C. Burdick Sanchez , J. A. Carroll3, T. H.
Welsh, Jr.1, and R. D. Randel4, 1Department of
2
Station, TX, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Overton,
3
TX, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit,
4
Lubbock, TX, Texas A&M AgriLife ResearchOverton, Overton, TX
11:00 AM
67
Effect of trace mineral source on postweaning
Bos Taurus beef bull sexual development.
D. M. Price*1, K. M. Havill1, S. R. Hayter1, L. J. Sims1,
D. O. Rae2, D. M. Irsik2, L. J. Spicer3, M. J. Hersom1,
1 1
and J. V. Yelich , University of Florida, Gainesville,
2
FL, College of Veterinary Medicine University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL, 3Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, OK
99
ANIMAL SCIENCE
11:15 AM
68
Utilization of resynchronization as a strategy to
increase the percentage of replacement beef
heifers conceiving to artificial insemination (AI)
after an initial fixed-time AI (TAI).
P. L. P. Fontes*1, N. Oosthuizen1, V. R. G.
2
3
4
Mercadante , G. V. de Moraes , D. D. Henry , F. M.
4
1
1 1
Ciriaco , N. DiLorenzo , and G. C. Lamb , University
of Florida, Marianna, FL, 2Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 3State
University of Maringa, Maringa, Brazil, 4University of
Florida, North Florida Research and Education
Center, Marianna, FL
11:30 AM
69
Yeast probiotic supplementation mitigates some
of the negative effects of heat stress in feedlot
heifers.
*1
1
P. R. Broadway , J. A. Carroll , N. C. Burdick
1
2
Sanchez , S. L. Roberts , K. P. Sharon3, J. T.
Richeson2, and J. R. Corley4, 1USDA-ARS, Livestock
Issues Research Unit, Lubbock, TX, 2Department of
Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University,
Canyon, TX, 3Texas Tech University, Department of
Animal and Food Sciences, Lubbock, TX, 4Phileo
Lesaffre Animal Care, Cedar Rapids, IA
11:45 AM
70
The influence of age at first calving on
productivity of Brahman females.
R. A. d'Orey Branco*1,2, D. A. Neuendorff1, W. B.
Smith1, T. H. Welsh, Jr.2, and R. D. Randel3, 1Texas
A&M AgriLife Research, Overton, TX, 2Department of
Station, TX, 3Texas A&M AgriLife Research- Overton,
Overton, TX
Ruminant Animal Production II
Chair: Tyron A. Wickersham
Bowie C
9:00 AM
90
Effects of Se-fortified Hay Feeding During the
Periparturient Period on Measures of Se Status in
Cows and Calves.
J. Ranches*, J. M. B. Vendramini, and J. D.
Arthington, UF/IFAS, Range Cattle Research and
Education Center, Ona, FL
100
ANIMAL SCIENCE
9:15 AM
91
Effects of dietary energy concentration and intake
on ruminal pH during various phases of
adaptation.
L. A. Trubenbach*1, T. A. Wickersham1, C. J.
Boardman1, and J. E. Sawyer2, 1Texas A&M
2
University, College Station, TX, Texas AgriLife
9:30 AM
92
Polymorphisms in Stress-Related Genes Affect
Body Weights of Angus-Based Crossbred Cows
at Weaning.
M. A. Sales*, L. R. Meyer, J. G. Powell, K. S.
Anschutz, B. R. Kutz, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr.,
9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
93
Effect of trace mineral (TM) source on
postweaning Bos Taurus bull growth,
performance and liver mineral status.
D. M. Price*1, K. M. Havill1, S. R. Hayter1, L. J. Sims1,
R. West1, D. O. Rae2, D. M. Irsik2, L. J. Spicer3, M. J.
Hersom1, and J. V. Yelich1, 1University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL, 2College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 3Oklahoma
State University, Stillwater, OK
10:15 AM
94
Comparison of Organic and Inorganic Trace
Minerals Supplementation Strategies for Beef
Heifers.
R. H. Burnett*1, E. B. Kegley2, J. C. Moore1, J. G.
Powell2, R. W. Rorie2, and C. K. Larson3,
1
Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR,
2
3
Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN
10:30 AM
95
Metabolomic profiling for identification of
biomarkers associated with temperament in
feedlot cattle.
*
M. D. Miller , Texas A&M University, College Station,
TX
ANIMAL SCIENCE
10:45 AM
96
Effects of Rotating Antibiotic and Ionophore Feed
Additives on Enteric Methane, Volatile Fatty Acid
Production and Rumen Microbial Populations of
Steers Consuming a High Forage Diet.
W. L. Crossland*, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX
Cow-Calf Production Systems in the
Southeastern US Symposium – Ruminant Animal
Production
Chair: Dave Hutcheson,
Animal-Agriculture Consulting
Bowie C
11:00 AM
128
Bermudagrass Pastures Overseeded with CoolSeason Annual Grasses and Clovers.
F. M. Rouquette*, Texas A&M AgriLife Research,
Overton, TX
11:30 AM
129
Matching forage systems with cow size and
environment for Sustainable Cow-Calf production
in the southern region.
P. Beck*1, M. S. Gadberry2, S. A. Gunter3, and J.
Jennings2, 1University of Arkansas, Hope, AR,
2
Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 3USDA-ARS, Woodward,
OK
11:55 AM
Panel Discussion
Small Ruminant Production II
Chair: Travis R. Whitney
Medina
1:00 PM
109
Effect of sire breed on pregnancy rate in landrace
hair sheep during summer Mating.
*
S. Wildeus and D. O'Brien, Virginia State University,
Petersburg, VA
1:15 PM
110
Use of fecal NIRS to predict red cedar intake by
goats.
*
S. P. Hart and M. Sawalhah, Langston University,
Langston, OK
101
102
ANIMAL SCIENCE
1:30 PM
111
Effects of dietary AcidBuf supplementation with
different levels of salt on productive performance
and carcass characteristics of growing lambs.
I. A. Alhidary*, M. M. Abdelrahman, and G. M.
Suliman, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1:45 PM
Break
2:00 PM
112
Effect of nutritional supplementation and
gonadotropin stimulation on fertility of early
postpartum lactating ewes.
A. Adebiyi, A. K. Redhead, C. D. Paul, E. Greenleaf,
D. Singh-knights, and M. Knights*, West Virginia
University, Morgantown, WV
2:15 PM
113
Quantification of mRNA Expression for the
Estrogen-Regulated Gene ISYNA1 in the Goat
Testis.
E. Richardson*, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
2:30 PM
114
Blood profiles of kids in mixed and sequential
grazing experiment.
S. Gebrelul, R. Marshall*, M. Morgan, C. Adams, and
Y. Ghebreiyessus, Southern University Ag. Center,
Baton Rouge, LA
Extension II
Chair: Michael S. Gadberry
2:00 PM
Assessment of a Beef Cattle Management
Website for Extending the Reach of Extension
Information in Alabama.
M. K. Mullenix*, E. M. Forte, and K. M. Bennett,
ANIMAL SCIENCE
2:30 PM
23
Beef ambassador programming: A case for
coming alongside the beef community to develop
agvocacy and leadership skills in youth.
D. Mulvaney*1,2, W. Greene1,2, W. Powell3, E. Bates4,
and B. Smith5, 1Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 2Dept.
3
Animal Sciences, Auburn, AL, Alabama Cattlemen's
4
Association, Montgomery, AL, Alabama
Cattlewomen's Association, Cullman, AL,
5
Lauderdale County Cattlemen's Association, Green
Hill, AL
2:45 PM
24
North Carolina Women Cattle Producers'
Educational Needs and Sources of Information.
*
A. D. Shaeffer , M. J. Kistler, M. H. Poore, J. Bruce,
and K. S. U. Jayaratne, North Carolina State
3:00 PM
25
NC Cattle Industry Assessment Program.
M. H. Poore*1, A. D. Shaeffer1, and B. Blinson2,
1
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2NC
Cattlemen's Association, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Physiology II
Chair: Chair: Rhonda C. Vann
Bowie C
1:00 PM
71
Comparison of plasma and hair cortisol
concentrations in hair sheep ewes and lambs in
response to weaning with or without fence line
contact.
R. W. Godfrey*1, J. A. Ruggiero1, S. A. Lakos1, S. A.
Lockwood2, and H. G. Kattesh2, 1Agricultural
Experiment Station, University of the Virgin Islands,
St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 2Dept. of Animal Science,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
2:15 PM
22
Beef Cattle Programming Across State Lines: The
7th Annual Deep South Stocker Conference.
*1
1
2
E. M. Forte , M. K. Mullenix , R. L. Stewart, Jr. , and
3 1
B. B. Karisch , Auburn University, Auburn, AL,
2
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 3Mississippi State
University, Mississippi State, MS
1:15 PM
72
A probiotic bolus is ineffective in reducing
Salmonella shedding in orally-inoculated weaned
pigs.
P. R. Broadway*1, J. A. Carroll1, N. C. Burdick
Sanchez1, E. V. Gart2, L. K. Bryan2, and S. D.
2 1
Lawhon , USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research
2
Unit, Lubbock, TX, Department of Veterinary
TX
103
104
ANIMAL SCIENCE
1:30 PM
73
Effect of timing of local anesthesia on
physiological responses in calves after
dehorning.
A. J. Mathias*1, C. C. Williams1, M. G. Welborn2, C. B.
Navarre1, J. F. Coetzee3, R. M. Orellana1, and S. J.
1 1
Blair , Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
2
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge,
LA, 3Pharmacology Analytical Support Team, Iowa
State University College of Veterinary Medicine,
Ames, IA
BIOCHEMSISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
Program will be available
at registration.
1:45 PM
74
Cytochrome P450 Polymorphisms Influence
Growth and Immune Function of Dairy Heifers
Grazing Stockpiled Endophyte-Infected Tall
Fescue.
M. A. Sales*1, L. R. Meyer2, and C. F. Rosenkrans,
1 1
Jr. , Department of Animal Science, Division of
2
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2:00 PM
75
Development of an equine non-contact
thermography device: Relationship of ocular and
rectal temperatures to indicators of health status
in horses.
H. C. Collins*1,2, J. L. Leatherwood1, M. J. Anderson1,
M. M. Beverly1, F. Yildiz1, N. L. Walker3, and K. J.
Stutts1, 1Sam Houston State University, Huntsville,
TX, 2Texas A&M University, College Station, TX,
3
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton
Rouge, LA
2:15 PM
76
Modulation of the acute phase response following
a lipopolysaccharide challenge in pigs
supplemented with an all-natural Saccharamyces
cerevisiae fermentation product.
*1
1
J. A. Carroll , N. C. Burdick Sanchez , P. R.
1
2
Broadway , B. E. Bass , and J. W. Frank2, 1USDAARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit, Lubbock, TX,
2
Diamond V, Cedar Rapids, IA
2:30 PM
77
Hair Coat Phenotype in Heifers Alters
Physiological Responsiveness to Ergot Alkaloids
Commonly Found in Endophyte-Infected Tall
Fescue.
T. L. Devine*, J. C. Mackey, G. Shaeffer, M. H. Poore,
and D. H. Poole, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
106
105
HORTICULTURE
Southern Region
American Society for Horticultural Science
2016 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, TX
February 5-7, 2016
REGISTRATION
Friday
7:00 am-6 pm,
Hotel Lobby
Saturday 7:00 am - 5 pm,
Sunday
7:00 am – 10:30 am,
FRIDAY, February 5, 2016
ACB Activities
Room:
Chula Vista
Time:
10:00 - 12:00 Club Share
12:00-5:00 Tour
5:00-7:00 Mixer
Presiding:Kaitlin Ziesmer, ACB-President
Jay Spiers, ACB Advisor
Working Groups
Listed at end of program
SATURDAY, February 6, 2016
SECTION TITLES
J. B. EDMOND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
PAPER COMPETITION
Room:
Mesquite
Presiding: Kaitlin Ziesmer, ACB-President
Gary Bachman, SRASHS President
Dario Chavez, Section Chair and
Judging Coordinator
Abstracts: To publish abstract in HortScience, see
instructions at end of program. Submit on
disk at meeting or email to Chair:
[email protected]
8:00 am –10:00 am Order of presentations
determined by drawing at beginning of contest.
Characterization of Yemeni Coffee Landraces
Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy.
1
2,3
3
Keith A. Read *, Amin Al Hakimi , Seth C. Murray ,
1 1
and Leonardo Lombardini . Department of
Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX 77843, 2Faculty of Agriculture,
Sana’a University, Yemen, 3Department of Soil and
Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX 77843 ([email protected])
107
HORTICULTURE
Effect of Volumetric Water Content on the Growth
of Anisacanthus quadrifidu, Caryopteris ×
clandonensis, and Cuphea hyssopifolia. Hermilo
Barrera1, Youping Sun2, Genhua Niu2 ,1El Paso
Community College, El Paso, TX 79925 2Texas A&M
AgriLife Research Center at El Paso, Texas A&M
University System, 1380 A&M Circle, El Paso, TX
79927, USA. ([email protected])
Evaluation of Harvest Time/Temperature on
Postharvest Incidence of Red Drupelet Reversion
Development and Firmness of Blackberry (Rubus
L. subgenus Rubus Watson). Jack E. McCoy*,
John R. Clark, Alejandra A. Salgado, and Andrew
Jecmen, 316 Plant Science, Department of
Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
72701. ([email protected])
Phenotypic Variation of a Segregating Blackberry
(Rubus L. subgenus Rubus Watson) Population
for Molecular Marker Development. Loren
Anthony1*, John R. Clark1, Renee Threlfall2, and
Nahla Bassil3, 1316 Plant Science, Department of
72701, 22650 North Young Avenue, Institute of Food
Science and Engineering, University of Arkansas,
3
Fayetteville, AR 72704, Nahla Bassil, USDA-ARS
National Clonal Germplasm Repository, 33447 Peoria
Rd., Corvallis, OR 97333-2521.
([email protected])
Rosa Ploidy Determination for Rose Rosette
Disease Resistance Breeding. Jonathan K. Corser,
Jeekin Lau, Ellen Roundey, and David Byrne,
Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX 77843-2133.
([email protected])
Sweet Potato Storage Root Yield as a function of
Plant Age. Andrew Barocco*, Don LaBonte, and
Robert Mirabello, School of Plant, Environmental, and
Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter,
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 ([email protected])
The Effect of Winter Cover Crops on High Tunnel
1
Tomato Physiology and Yield. Bailey Smith *, Luke
2
2
2
R. Freeman , Curt R. Rom , and Jason McAfee ,
1
203 Engineering Hall, Department of Biological and
2
Agricultural Engineering, 316 Plant Science,
Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, AR 72701. ([email protected])
The Effects of Shade on Greenhouse grown
1
Primocane Fruit Blackberries. Olivia C. Caillouet *,
1 1
Curt C. Rom , 316 Plant Science, Department of
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NORMAN F. CHILDERS M.S. GRADUATE
STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
Room:
Mesquite
Presiding: Ed Bush, Chair
[email protected]
WARREN S. BARHAM Ph.D. GRADUATE
STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
Room:
Mesquite
Presiding: Ed Bush, Chair
[email protected]
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Order of presentations
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Order of presentations
A Comparison of Blueberry Cultivars in High
Tunnel and Field Production. Luke R. Freeman*,
Jason McAfee, and Curt R. Rom, 316 Plant Science,
Assessment of Commercial Fruit Crop Potential
of Selected Banana (Musa sp.) Cultivars in the
Subtropics of Coastal Alabama. Edgar L. Vinson,
III1*, Elina D. Coneva1, Joseph M. Kemble1, Floyd
M. Woods1, Penelope M. Perkins-Veazie2,
Esendugue G. Fonsah3, and Jeff L. Sibley1, 1 101
Funchess Hall, Department of Horticulture, Auburn
University, Auburn, AL 36849, 2600 Laureate Way,
Department of Horticultural Science, PHHI-NCRC,
North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC
28081, 315 RDC Road, Department of Agricultural
and Applied Economics, University of Georgia –
Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA 31793.
([email protected])
Aggregate Depth and Irrigation Frequency Affects
‘Rex’ Lettuce Development in a Shallow
Aggregate Bed Hydroponic Production System.
Joseph C. Chidiac* and Michael R. Evans,
Effects of Cover Crops on Squash Bug (Anasa
tristis) Populations. Lindsay Davies1*, David
Berle1, Paul Guillebeau2, Elizabeth Little3, 1111
Plant Sciences Building, Department of Horticulture,
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, 2 413
Biological Sciences Building, Department of
Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
30602, 3 2105 Plant Sciences Building, Department
of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
The Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Threat for
the No. 1 Flowering Shrub in the United States.
Zinan Wang1, Rodrigo Diaz1, Yan Chen2, Mengmeng
Gu3, Erfan Vafaie4, and Michael Merchant5.
1
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center,
Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA 70803,
2
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center,
Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA 70403,
3
Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center,
Department of Horticultural Science, College Station,
4
TX 77843, Texas A&M AgriLife Research &
Extension Center, Department of Entomology,
Overton, TX 75684, 5Texas A&M AgriLife Research &
Extension Center, Department of Entomology, Dallas,
TX 75252. ([email protected])
Collecting Time Affected Embryo Germination of
Kalmia latifolia L. ‘Red Bandit’ x ‘Starburst’. He Li*,
Donglin Zhang, and Jinying Dong, Department of
Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Evaluating Bacterial Spot [Xanthomonas
arboricola pv. pruni (Xap)] Resistance for
Molecular Characterization and Incorporation of
Marker Assisted Breeding (MAB) into The
University Of Arkansas Peach and Nectarine
Breeding Program. Terrence J. Frett1*, John R.
Clark1, Burt H. Bluhm 2, Brant Smith2, Andrew
Jecman1, Alejandra A. Salgado1, Paul J. Sandefur3,
Cameron Peace3, and Ksenija Gasic4, 1Univ. of
Arkansas, Department of Horticulture, Fayetteville,
AR 72701, USA, 2Univ. of Arkansas, Department of
Plant Pathology, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA,
3Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163,
USA, 4SAFES, Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC 29634,
USA ([email protected]).
The Effective Pollination Period of 'AU Golden
Sunshine' (Actinidia chinensis) and 'AU
Fitzgerald' (Actinidia deliciosa). Ashley Brantley*,
James D. Spiers, Andrew B. Thompson, Elina
Coneva, J. Raymond Kessler, Jr. and Amy Wright,
Department of Horticulture, Auburn University,
Auburn, AL 36879. ([email protected])
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Genotypic and Phenotypic Evaluations of Black
Raspberry in North Carolina over Multiple Harvest
Seasons. Christine Bradish1*, Jill M. Bushakra2, M.
Dossett3, N. Bassil2, C. Finn4, P. Perkins-Veazie5,
G. Fernandez1, 1 Department of Horticultural
Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,
NC, USA, 2United States Department of Agriculture –
Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) –
National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis,
OR, USA, 3B.C. Blueberry Council (in partnership
with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Agassiz,
B.C., Canada, 4USDA-ARS-Horticultural Crops
Research Unit, Corvallis, OR, USA, 5NC State
University Plants for Human Health Institute,
Kannapolis, NC, USA. ([email protected])
Use of Colored Shade Cloth on Vegetable and Cut
Flower Production in Mississippi. Tongyin Li*,
Guihong Bi, Bill B. Evans, and Judson Lecompte,
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi
State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
([email protected])
Nutrient Remediation using Two Species in a
Floating Treatment Wetland System. Lauren M
Garcia1*, John C Majsztrik2, Natasha L Bell3, and
Sarah A White2, 1Institute of Environmental
Toxicology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634,
2Department of Agriculture and Environmental
Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634,
3Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth
Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634.
([email protected])
8:00
Bringing Extension’s Earth- Kind
Environmental Landscape Management
Program Into The College
Classroom. Elizabeth Moore*, Department
of Agriculture Sciences, West Texas A&M
University, Canyon, TX 79016.
([email protected] )
8:15
Chasing a New Audience: Social Media
Strategies and Challenges at the
Mississippi State Trial Gardens. Geoffrey
C. Denny* and Kandiace Gray, Plant & Soil
Sciences Department, Mississippi State
University, Mississippi State, MS 39762
([email protected])
8:30
Diffusing Water Conservation and
Treatment Technologies to Nursery and
Greenhouse Operations through
Extension Programming. Emmett Martin1*,
Alexa J. Lamm1, Laura A. Warner1, Sarah
White2, Paul Fisher3. 1PO Box 112060
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
32611, 2167 Poole Ag Center P.O. Box
340310 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
3
29634-0310, PO Box 110670 University of
Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-0670.
([email protected])
8:45
Discovering the Value of Social Media in
Horticulture Research and Extension. Eric
Stafne*, Coastal REC, Miss. State Univ., P.O.
Box 193, Poplarville, MS 39470
([email protected])
9:00
Earth-Kind® Landscape Design and
1
Management Schools. Allison Watkins *
2
and Jeff Floyd , 1113 West Beauregard
Avenue, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Service, Texas A&M University System, San
Angelo, TX 76903, 2Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service, Texas A&M University
System, Odessa, TX 79761.
([email protected])
Phenology, Physiology, and Fruit Characteristics
of Pierce’s Disease Resistant Grapevine (Vitis
vinifera L.) Selections in Alabama. Andrej
Svyantek*, Elina Coneva, J. Raymond Kessler,
James D. Spiers, and Edgar Vinson, Department of
Horticulture, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849.
([email protected])
EXTENSION SECTION
Room:
Nueces/Frio
Presiding: Jim Robbins, Chair
[email protected]
Planting density, harvest stage, and cultivar
affect economic return of parthenocarpic pickling
cucumber in a once-over mechanical harvest
system. Lauren Arteman1*, Jonathan Schultheis1,
Todd Wehner1, and Gary Bullen2, 1Department of
Horticultural Science and 2Department of Agricultural
and Resource Economics, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695. ([email protected])
Short Term Effects of Phosphorus Banding on
Pecan Production. (Carya illinoensis (Wangenh.) K.
Koch) Michael F Polozola II*, Daniel E. Wells,
Wheeler G. Foshee, J. Raymond Kessler and Amy N.
Wright, Department of Horticulture, Auburn
University, Auburn, AL 36849
([email protected])
The Impact of Growth Habit, Planting Density and
Weeding Regime on Watermelon Yield in an
Organic System. Suzanne Stone* and George
Boyhan, Department of Horticulture, University of
Georgia, Athens, GA 30605. ([email protected])
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9:15
Break
9:30
Encouraging Millennial and Non-Gardener
Participation through Experiential
Learning at the Mississippi State Trial
Gardens. Kandiace Gray and Geoffrey C.
Denny*, Plant & Soil Sciences Department,
Mississippi State University, Mississippi
State, MS 39762
([email protected])
9:45
Merging an Industry Trade Show with a
University Field Day – A New, Successful
LSU AgCenter Effort. Allen Owings*, LSU
AgCenter, Hammond Research Station,
21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond,
LA 70403. ([email protected])
10:00
Nursery Growers’ Relationships with
Water: What Influences Their Opinions of
Water? Pei-wen Huang1*, Alexa J. Lamm 1,
Emmett T. Martin1, Laura A. Warner1, Paul R.
Fisher2, and Sarah A. White3, 1Department of
Agricultural Education and Communication,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611,
2
Environmental Horticulture Department,
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611,
3
School of Agricultural, Forest, and
Environmental Sciences, Clemson University,
167 Poole Ag. Center, Clemson, SC 29634.
([email protected])
10:15
10:30
Strawberry Production in South Texas.
Juan Anciso1*, Alfredo Rodriguez1, Russ
Wallace2, 1Texas A&M AgriLife Extension,
2401 E. Hwy. 83, Weslaco, TX 78596,
2
Texas A&M AgriLife, Lubbock, TX 79403.
([email protected])
Using WeChat, a New Social Media
Platform, to Reach Underserved
Stakeholders. Mengmeng Gu*, Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension, Dept. of Horticultural
Sciences, 2134 TAMU, College Station, TX
77843 ([email protected])
EDUCATION SECTION
Room:
Nueces/Frio
Presiding: Carolyn Robinson, Chair
[email protected]
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11:00
Development of an Urban Enology
1*
Certificate Program. Justin J. Scheiner ,
2
George. R. McEachern and B. Greg Cobb2.
Department of Horticultural Sciences,
1
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, HSFB, 2134
TAMU, College Station, TX
77843 and 2Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX 77843-2133.
([email protected])
11:15
Installation of a Closed-Circuit Television
Camera System at the Durham
Horticultural Farm for Teaching and
Research. George E. Boyhan1* and Ryan D.
2 1
McNeill , 1111 Miller Plant Science Building,
Department of Horticulture, University of
Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, 21221 Hog
Mountain Road, Department of Horticulture,
University of Georgia, Watkinsville, GA
FLORICULTURE, ORNAMENALS AND TURF
SECTION
Room:
Nueces/Frio
Presiding: MengMeng Gu, Chair
instructions at end of program. Submit
on disk at meeting or email to Chair:
[email protected]
1:00 Swiss Chard. Shaun R. Broderick* and William
B. Evans. Truck Crops Branch, Mississippi
State University, P.O. Box 231, Crystal Springs,
Mississippi 39059-0231.
([email protected])
1:15 Tea as an alternative crop for Mississippi. J.
LeCompte and G. Bi, Department of Plant and
Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University,
Miss. State, MS 39762.
([email protected])
1:30 Using biochar and vermicompost as
greenhouse substrate. Ruixian Liu1, Xiaoya
Cai2, Haijie Dou2, and Mengmeng Gu*2,
2
Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,
2
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Department of
Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service, College Station, TX 77843.
([email protected])
1:45 What Happens When the Tap Goes Dry: A
Garden’s Last Lesson? Michael A. Arnold*,
Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX 778432133. ([email protected])
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2:00 Summer 2015 Bedding Plant Evaluations at
the University of Arkansas. Garry V.
McDonald*, 316 Plant Sciences, Department of
Horticulture, University of Arkansas,
FRUIT CROPS SECTION
Room:
Nueces/Frio
Presiding: Elina Coneva, Chair
[email protected]
2:30 RosBREED Peach Mini SNP Arrays v1
Design, Analysis and Results. Terrence J.
Frett1*, John R. Clark1, Ksenija Gasic2, Nahla
3
4
Bassil , Paul J. Sandefur , Jonathan
5
Fresnedo , Tom Gradziel6, David Byrne7 and
Cameron Peace4, 1Univ. of Arkansas,
Department of Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR
72701, USA, 2SAFES, Clemson Univ.,
Clemson, SC 29634, USA, 3USDA-ARS,
National Clonal Germplasm Repository,
4
Corvallis, OR 97333, USA, Washington State
University, Pullman, WA 99163, USA, 5Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA, 6University
of California Davis, Department of Pomology,
Davis, CA 95616, USA, 7Texas A&M
University, Department of Horticultural
Sciences, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
([email protected]).
2:45 The Effects of Shade on Greenhouse grown
Primocane Fruit Blackberries. Olivia C.
Caillouet*, Curt C. Rom, 316 Plant Science,
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
3:00 The effects of water management strategies
on citrus growth and yield. Ayako Kusakabe*,
Catherine Simpson, Shad D. Nelson, and
Mamoudou Setamou. Texas A&M UniversityKingsville Citrus Center, 312 N. International
Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78599.
([email protected])
3:15 Tunnel-in-Tunnel Effects on ‘Natchez’
Blackberry: Promise and Problems. Luke R.
Freeman*, Curt R. Rom, and Jason McAfee,
316 Plant Science, Department of Horticulture,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
([email protected])
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POSTERS
Room:
Regency Center West
Presiding: Michael Maurer, Chair
[email protected]
Set-Up:
Saturday, 8:00 am –noon
Poster Viewing:
Saturday noon to 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00-10:45 am
Authors at their poster:
Saturday, 1:00-2:30 pm even numbered posters
Saturday, 2:30-4:00 pm odd numbered posters
Take-down: Sunday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Poster Competition
UG = Undergraduate poster titles
G = Graduate poster titles
Cross-Commodity
1)
Current Season Trapping Results for SWD in
Central Alabama. Elina Coneva*, Trevor Cofer,
Charles Ray and James Pitts. Department of
Horticulture, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
2)
In Vitro Shoot Regeneration of Black
Cohosh. Guochen Yang*, Cindy Lu, and Sanjun
Gu, School of Agriculture and Environmental
Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University,
Greensboro, NC 27411. ([email protected])
3)
Kenaf’s Allelopathic Impact on Seedling
Growth. Charles L. Webber III1*, Paul M. White
Jr.1, Dwight L. Myers2, Merritt J. Taylor3, and
James W. Shrefler4, 1USDA, Agriculture
Research Service, Sugarcane Research Unit,
Houma, LA 70360, 2East Central University,
Chemistry Department, Ada, OK 74820,
3
Oklahoma State University, Division of
Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources,
Department of Agricultural Economics, Durant,
OK 74702, 4Oklahoma State University, Division
of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources,
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,
Durant, OK 74702.
([email protected])
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4)
Remediation of Phytopathogen
Contaminants from Irrigation Runoff Water
using Floating Treatment Wetlands to
Facilitate Increased Water Recycling.
Natasha L. Bell1*, Lauren M. Garcia2, John C.
2
3
Majsztrik , Daniel R. Hitchcock , and Sarah A.
2 1
White , Department of Environmental
Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson
University, Clemson, SC 29634, 2Institute of
Environmental Toxicology, Clemson University,
3
Pendleton, SC 29670, Baruch Institute of
Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, Clemson
University, Georgetown, SC 29442.
([email protected])
Floriculture, Ornamentals and Turf
5UG) A Survey of Wounding Frequency among
Trees found in Urban and Fores
1
Environments. Lee Rumble *, Melanie
2
1 1
Heckman , and Drew Sieg , Middle Tennessee
State University, 1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, 2Fernbank Science
Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta GA
6)
An Approach for Integrated Pest
Management of Chilli Thrips, Scirtothrips
dorsalis Hood, on Ornamental Roses. Luis F.
Aristizábal1*,Steven P. Arthurs1, Yan Chen2,
Ronald H. Cherry3 and Ronald D. Cave4.
1
University of Florida IFAS Mid-Florida Research
& Education Center, Apopka, FL 32703,
2
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA
70403, 3University of Florida IFAS Everglades
Research & Education Center, Belle Glade, FL
33430, 4University of Florida IFAS Indian River
Research & Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL
7)
Biosolids: Characteristics and Potential in
the Southeastern U.S. . William B. Evans* and
Shaun R. Broderick. Truck Crops Branch,
Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 231,
Crystal Springs, Mississippi 39059.
([email protected])
8)
Chilli Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood)
Population Growth in Double-red Knockout
Rose as Affected by Controlled Release
Fertilizer Regimes. Yan Chen1*, Allen Owings1,
2 1
and Steven Arthurs . Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center Hammond Research Station,
Hammond LA 70403, 2University of Florida MidFlorida Research and Education Center, Apopka
FL 32703. ([email protected])
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9)
Cowboy Bunk Bed Gardens: A Raised Bed
1
and Container Hybrid. Jim Shrefler *, Harold
2
3 1
Stephens and Keegan Varner , Bryan County
Extension, Oklahoma State University,
Fairgrounds, Durant, OK 74701, 2Atoka County
Extension, Courthouse, Atoka, OK 74525,
3
Johnston County Extension, 1301 So. Airport
Rd., Tishomingo, OK, 73460.
([email protected])
10) Developing a Professional Approach to
Home Horticulture Problem Solving for
1
County Agents. Lelia Scott Kelly *, Clarissa
2
3
Balbalian , John Giesemann , Blake Layton2,
2
1 1
Rebecca Melanson , and Shaun Broderick , PO
Box 9610, Department of Plant and Soil
Science, Mississippi State University,
2
Mississippi State, MS 39762, PO Box 9775,
Department of Biochemistry, Entomology and
Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University,
Mississippi State, MS 39762, 3PO Box 9662,
Center for Technology Outreach, Mississippi
State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
([email protected])
11) Effects of Substrate Gravimetric Water
Content from Transplant to Finished Stage
on Impatiens ×walleriana ‘Xtreme Red’.
Anthony T. Bowden*, Adam F. Newby, Glenn B.
Fain, and Daniel E. Wells, Department of
36849-5408. ([email protected])
12) Establishing an Earth Box Demonstration in
South Mississippi. C. Coker*, G. Bachman.
and P. Knight, Mississippi State University,
Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi,
MS. ([email protected])
13) Evaluation of Zinc and Phosphorus Fertilizer
on Celosia Grown in Nigeria. Olukunle
Kolade1*, M.O. Fawole2, Jose Lopez1, and
1 1
Derald A. Harp . School of Agriculture, Texas
A&M University – Commerce, Commerce, TX
75429, 2Faculty of Agriculture, University of
Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State P.M.B. 1515 / 234,
Nigeria. ([email protected])
14) Experiences from Managing MultiInstitutional Public-Private Partnership
Research Program. Heather Friedrich1*, Curt
Rom1, Luke Freeman1, Ron Rainey2 and Jennie
3 1
Popp . 316 Plant Science, Department of
2
Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR 72701, University
of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension
3
Service, Little Rock AR 72204. Department of
Agribusiness and Agriculture Economics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
([email protected])
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15) Landscape Fabric Performance and Effect on
Soil Organic Matter. Derald A. Harp, Mariah
McPherson, and Kevin Chretien*. School of
Agriculture, Texas A&M University – Commerce,
Commerce, TX 77529.
([email protected])
16) Plants with Potential: A New LSU AgCenter
Ornamental Plant Material Awareness
Program. Jason Stagg*, Allen Owings and Gina
Hebert, LSU AgCenter, Hammond Research
Station, 21549 Old Covington Highway,
Hammond, LA 70403.
([email protected])
17) Postemergence control of Pilea microphylla
(Artillery weed) in container nursery
production. S. Chris Marble* and Annette
Chandler, Mid-Florida Research and Education
Center, IFAS, University of Florida, 2725 S.
Binion Rd., Apopka, FL 32703
([email protected])
18) Stem Cutting Propagation of Aromi Series
Deciduous Azaleas. Heath Gober, Joe Eakes,
Amy Wright*, and Raymond Kessler,
19) Tolerance of Three Native Herbaceous
Perennials to Repeated Short-Interval
Flooding. Jennifer Morash, Amy Wright*, and
Raymond Kessler, Department of Horticulture,
Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
([email protected])
Fruit
20UG) The effects of shade on primocane fruiting
blackberries in the field. Olivia C. Caillouet*,
Curt C. Rom, 316 Plant Science, Department of
Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,
AR 72704. ([email protected])
21)
Identification of Sugars and Acids in
Arkansas Blackberry Genotypes that Impact
Sensory Perception. Daniela M. Segantini1*,
Renee T. Threlfall2, John R. Clark1, Luke R.
2
2 1
Howard , Cindi R. Brownmiller , 1316 Plant
Science, Department of Horticulture, University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 22650
North Young Avenue Institute of Food Science
and Engineering, University of Arkansas
22UG) Variation of Disease Symptoms
Expression among Apple Genotypes to the
Bacterial Disease Fireblight, Erwinia
1
2
amylovra. Khoa Thai *, Julia Stover , Curt R.
3
3
3
Rom , Luke R. Freeman , and Jason McAfee ,
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1
203 Engineering Hall, Department of Biological
and Agricultural Engineering, 2217A Plant
Science, Department of Plant Pathology, 3316
Plant Science, Department of Horticulture,
([email protected])
23) Assessing Financial Risks to Blackberry
Production with an Interactive Decision
Support Tool. Jennie Popp1*, Hector G.
1
2
2
Rodriguez , Curt Rom , Heather Friedrich ,
3
1 1
Carolyn Lewis and Leah English . 217
Agriculture Building, Department of Agricultural
Economics and Agribusiness University of
2
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 316 Plant
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 3 319
Agriculture Building, Department of Entomology,
([email protected])
24UG) Evaluating Salt Exclusion in 'Blanc Du
Bois' and 'Black Spanish' Grapes. Sonia
Sandoval* and Justin Scheiner, Department of
Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX 77843-2133.
([email protected])
25) Examining Fiber and Seed Content of
Southern Highbush and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Genotypes Grown in Georgia. Rachel A. Itle*
and D. Scott NeSmith, Department of
Horticulture, University of Georgia, 1109
Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223.
([email protected])
26) Interactive Sustainable Budget: A Tool for
Developing Sound Raspberry Business
Plans. Hector G. Rodriguez1*, Jennie Popp1,
Curt Rom2, Heather Friedrich2, and Carolyn
Lewis3, 1 217 Agriculture Building, University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 2 316 Plant
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 3 319
Department of Entomology, Agriculture Building,
([email protected])
27UG) Evaluation of Harvest Time and Storage
Temperature on Postharvest Incidence of
Red Drupelet Reversion Development and
Firmness on Blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus
Rubus Watson). Jack E. McCoy*, John R.
Clark, Alejandra A. Salgado, and Andrew
Jecmen, 316 Plant Science, Department of
Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,
AR 72701. ([email protected])
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28) Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill) establishment
and 2 year performance in Mississippi.
Ramón A. Arancibia1*, Jeffrey L. Main2 and
Williams B. Evans3, 1Eastern Shore AREC,
Virginia Tech, Painter, VA 23420, 2Pontotoc
Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station,
Mississippi State University, Pontotoc, MS
38863, 3 Truck Crops Branch Experiment
Station, Mississippi State University, Crystal
Spring, MS 39059. ([email protected])
29) New Large Fruited Rabbiteye Blueberry
Varieties from The University of Georgia. D.
Scott NeSmith, Department of Horticulture,
University of Georgia, 1109 Experiment Street,
Griffin, GA 30223. ([email protected])
30G)Marketability of Non-Astringent Persimmon
to American Consumers. Robert A.
Mirabello*, Charles E. Johnson and Don R.
Labonte. 104 M.B. Sturgis Hall, School of Plant,
Environmental and Soil Sciences, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
([email protected])
31) Optimizing Fertilization of Young Peach
Trees: Year 1. Juan Carlos Melgar*,
Department of Agriculture and Environmental
Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
32) Performance of Recently Released Rabbiteye
Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) Cultivars and
Selections in North Alabama. Elina Coneva*,
E. Vinson, and Arnold Caylor, Department of
33UG) Post-Harvest Quality Comparison of High
Tunnel and Field-Grown ‘Natchez’
Blackberry. Kenneth Buck*, Jason McAfee, and
Luke R. Freeman and Curt R. Rom, 316 Plant
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
([email protected])
Vegetables
34) Companion Planting with White Yarrow or
Feverfew Inconsistently Affects Squash Bug
Populations on Summer Squash. Brian A.
Kahn1*, Eric J. Rebek2, Lynn P. Brandenberger1,
and Keith Reed3, 1358 Agricultural Hall,
Department of Horticulture and Landscape
Architecture, Oklahoma State University,
2
Stillwater, OK 74078, 127 NRC, Department of
Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma
3
State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, 315 W.
Sixth, Suite 103, OSU Cooperative Extension
Service – Payne County, Stillwater, OK 74074.
([email protected])
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35) Fertilizer Solution Electrical Conductivity
Affects Development and Post-Harvest
Performance of Hydroponically-Grown
Butterhead Lettuce. Hannah R. Quick* and
Michael R. Evans, Department of Horticulture,
([email protected])
36) Improving soils with winter cover crops
before planting pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo).
Lynn Brandenberger* and Lynda Carrier,
Department of Horticulture and Landscape
Architecture, Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, OK 74078-6027.
([email protected])
37UG) Evaluation of Lettuce Cultivars for Use in
Hydroponic Greenhouse Crop Production. R.
Preston Smith* and Michael R. Evans,
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
([email protected])
38) Louisiana Sugarcane Bagasse as a Natural
Mulch for Yellow Squash Production. Charles
L. Webber III1*, Paul M. White Jr.1, Eric C.
Petrie1, James W. Shrefler2, and Merritt J.
Taylor3, 1USDA, Agriculture Research Service,
Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, LA 70360,
2
Durant, OK 74702, 3Oklahoma State University,
Division of Agriculture Sciences and Natural
Resources, Department of Agricultural
Economics, Durant, OK 74702.
([email protected])
39) Quantifying buyer preferences for
greenhouse-grown lettuce. Sydney Holmes*,
Daniel Wells, Jeremy Pickens, and Joe Kemble,
40) Season Extension of Bok Choy in
Organically Managed High Tunnels in North
Carolina. Sanjun Gu*, John E. Beck, Joseph A.
Moore, and Gena S. Moore, Cooperative
Extension Program, North Carolina A&T State
University, Greensboro, NC 27410.
([email protected])
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41G) High Tunnel Systems for Spring Organic
Lettuce Production in Georgia. Theekshana
C. Jayalath1*, Elizabeth Little2, George E.
Boyhan1, Robert Tate1 and Suzanne O'Connell1,
1
1111 Plant Sciences Bldg., Department of
Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
30602, 22105 Miller Plant Sci. Bldg., Department
of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602. ([email protected])
42) Selecting Suitable Romaine and Leaf Lettuce
Varieties for South Georgia. Timothy
Coolong*, Department of Horticulture, The
University of Georgia, Tifton, GA 31793.
([email protected])
43) The Effect of Fertilizer Timing and
Concentration on the Rate of Development of
‘Rex’ Lettuce Seedlings for Hydroponic
Production. Reetinder K. Gill and Michael R.
Evans*, Department of Horticulture, University of
([email protected])
44) The Long and Short of It: Sugarcane Planting
Systems (Whole Stalks, Billets, and Single
Nodes). Charles L. Webber III1*, Paul M. White
Jr.1, Jeffrey W. Hoy2, Kenneth Gravois3, Sonny
Viator4, Herman Waguespack Jr.5, Ryan P.
Viator6, and James W. Shrefler7 , 1USDA,
Agriculture Research Service, Sugarcane
Research Unit, Houma, LA 70360, 2Department
of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
70803, 3Sugar Research Station, Louisiana
State University, St. Gabriel, LA 70776, 4Iberia
Research Station, Louisiana State University,
Jeanerette, LA 70544, 5American Sugar Cane
League, Thibodaux, LA 70301, 6Calvin Viator,
Ph.D. and Associates, LLC, Houma, LA 70360,
7
Durant, OK 74702.
([email protected])
45UG) Inheritance and Characterization of
Phenotypic Traits In Sweetpotato (Ipomoea
batatas (L.) Lam.) Andrew Barocco* and Robert
Mirabello, School of Plant, Environmental and
Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA 70803 – 2120. ([email protected])
46) Timing and Cultivars for Fall Cilantro
Plantings in Mississippi. . T.C. Barickman1
2 1
and W.B. Evans *. North Mississippi Research
and Extension Center, P.O. Box 1690, Verona,
MS 38879 and 2Truck Crops Branch, P.O. Box
231, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.
([email protected])
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47) Vegetable Seedling Production with
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash. Charles L. Webber
III1*, Paul M. White Jr.1, Eric C. Petrie1, James
W. Shrefler2, and Merritt J. Taylor3, 1USDA,
Agriculture Research Service, Sugarcane
2
Research Unit, Houma, LA 70360, Oklahoma
State University, Division of Agriculture Sciences
and Natural Resources, Oklahoma Cooperative
Extension Service, Durant, OK 74702,
3
Department of Agricultural Economics, Durant,
OK 74702. ([email protected])
48) Winter Organic Broccoli and Cauliflower
under High Tunnels in Georgia. Suzanne
O’Connell* and Robert Tate, 1111 Miller Plant
Science Building, Department of Horticulture,
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
ACB BUSINESS MEETING
Room:
Time:
9:00 - 11:00
Presiding:Kaitlin Ziesmer, President
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND AWARDS
PROGRAM
Room:
Time:
11:00 – 12:30
Presiding:Gary Bachman, President
Room: Rio Grand Ballroom East
Time: 4:00 PM–4:15 PM
SAAS Social
Room: Rio Grand Ballroom Foyer
Time: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
POSTERS
Room:
Regency Center West
Presiding: Michael Maurer, Chair
Poster Viewing: Sunday 8:00-10:45
Poster Take-down: Sunday, 1:00 – 3:00
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SECTION TITLES
VEGETABLE CROPS SECTION
Room:
Navarro
Presiding: Casey Barickman, Chair
[email protected]
8:00 Aggregate Depth and Irrigation Frequency
Affects
‘Rex’ Lettuce Development in a
Shallow Aggregate Bed Hydroponic
Production System. Joseph C. Chidiac* and
Michael R. Evans, Department of Horticulture,
([email protected])Alexis Amorese and
Shubin K. Saha*, Department of Horticulture,
University of Kentucky, Ag Science Building
North, N-322C, Lexington, KY 40546-0091.
8:15 Alternative substrate for soilless production
of vegetables in protected agriculture.
Comparison of Grafted Versus Non-grafted
Organic Watermelon Yield and Quality
within an Enhanced Native Pollinator
Habitat. Brian K. Ward1*, Richard L. Hassell1,
Mimi M. Jenkins1, B. Merle Shepard1 and
Amnon Levi2, 1Department of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences, Clemson University
Coastal Research and Education Center., 2700
Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29414,
2
USDA-ARS US Vegetable Lab., 2700
Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29414.
([email protected])
8:30 Evaluation of Organic Cool Season
Vegetable Rotations in Georgia.First and
Second Cut Kale Trials in Georgia. Timothy
Coolong*, Department of Horticulture, The
([email protected]) George E. Boyhan1*,Julia
W. Gaskin2, Elizabeth L. Little3, and Esendugue
4 1
G. Fonsah , 1111 Miller Plant Science
2
Building, Department of Horticulture, 4115B
Miller Plant Science Building, Crop & Soil
3
Science Department, 2105 Miller Plant
,
Science Building Department of Plant
Pathology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
4
30602, 2360 Rainwater Road, Department of
Agricultural & Applied Economics, University of
Georgia, Tifton, GA 31793 ([email protected])
125
HORTICULTURE
8:45 High Tunnel and Field Vegetable Cultivar
Trial Updates from Mississippi.
Introgressing novel traits into pepper from
Capsicum baccatum. Kevin Crosby1*,
Stephen Perry1, Daniel Leskovar2, John Jifon3,
1Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas
A&M University, College Station, TX 778432133, 2Texas A&M AgriLife Research and
Extension Center, Uvalde, TX 77801, 3Texas
A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center,
Weslaco, TX 78596. ([email protected])
9:00 Break
9:15 Performance of Sequentially Transplanted
Bell Pepper in Organically Managed High
Tunnels in Hardiness Zone 7&8. Sanjun Gu*,
John E. Beck, Joseph A. Moore, and Gena S.
Moore, Cooperative Extension Program, North
Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
9:30 Quantifying Nitrate Levels in Aquaponic
Water and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Leaves Grown under Two Feeding
Regimens. Joseph G. Masabni*, Overton
Research and Extension Center, Texas A&M
University, Overton, TX 75684.
([email protected])
9:45 Screening Potential Cucurbit Rootstocks
for Resistance to Southern Root-knot
Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and
Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus
reniformis). Cody L. Smith1, Joshua H.
Freeman1 Nancy Kokalis-Burelle2 and William
P. Wechter3, 1North Florida Research and
Education Center, 155 Research Road,
Quincy, FL 32351, 2.S. Horticultural Research
Laboratory, 2001 South Rock Road, Fort
Pierce, FL 34945, 3.S. Vegetable Laboratory,
2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC
29414. ([email protected]).
10:00 Tomato Responses to Broiler Litter
Fertilizer.W.B. Evans*, Truck Crops Branch,
Mississippi State University, P.O. Box 231
Crystal Springs, Mississippi 39059.
([email protected])
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FLORICULTURE, ORNAMENALS AND TURF
SECTION
Room:
Bowie AB
Presiding: MengMeng Gu, Chair
[email protected]
8:00 Biosolids Influence Growth and Quality in
Field-grown Kale, Petunia, Dianthus, and
Counting the costs: Developing a tool to
help ornamental growers understand the
costs and benefits of water recycling
systems at their operation. John Majsztrik1*,
2
3
Dan Hitchcock , Saurav Kumar , David
4
1 1
Sample , and Sarah White . Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences, E-143 Poole Ag
Center, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
29634. 2 Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology
and Forest Science, P.O. Box 596, Clemson
University, Georgetown, SC 29442.
3
Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory,
9408 Prince William St., Manassas, VA 20110.
4
Biological Systems Engineering, Hampton
Roads Ag. Research and Extension Center,
1444 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA
23455. [email protected]
8:15 Crapemyrtle bark scale monitoring at
College Station, TX. Xiaoya Cai, Haijie Dou*,
and Mengmeng Gu, Department of Horticultural
Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Service, College Station, TX 77843.
([email protected])
8:30 Determination and Validation of Integrated
Nutrient Diagnostic Norms for Greenhouse
Rose Crops. J.J. Franco-Hermida1, J.M.
Guzman-Palomino2, and R.I. Cabrera3*,
1
Depto.Tecnico, GR. Chia S.A., Colombia,
2
Depto. Agronomia, Universidad de Almeria,
Spain, 3Dept. Plant Biology & Pathology,
Rutgers University, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
([email protected])
8:45 Gas Exchange Response to Leaf Excision
for Two Field-grown Quercus Species.
Thayne Montague* and Cynthia McKenney.
Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas
Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-2122.
([email protected])
127
HORTICULTURE
9:00 Genetic Diversity of a Range of Taxodium
distichum Genotypes and Cultivars Based
on ISSR and SSR Analysis. Yuhong Zheng1*,
David L. Creech1, and Bea Clack2, 1Arthur
Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture,
Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX 75962, 2College of Science
and Mathematics, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, TX 75962.
[email protected])
9:15 Break
9:30 Growing Roses in the Bayou State –
Researching, Promoting, Trialing. Allen
Owings*, LSU AgCenter, Hammond Research
Hammond, LA 70403.
([email protected])
9:45 Highlights of New Bedding Plant Trials –
2015. Allen Owings*, Jason Stagg and Gina
Hebert, LSU AgCenter, Hammond Research
Hammond, LA 70403
([email protected])
10:00 Performance of Black Diamond Crepe
Myrtles in North Texas. Derald A. Harp and
Mariah McPherson. School of Agriculture.
Texas A&M University – Commerce,
Commerce, TX 77529.
([email protected])
10:15 Reducing Surface Runoff Losses of
Atrazine from Centipedegrass (Eremochloa
ophiuroides [Munro] Hack.) Kim Pope,
Jeffrey Beasley1, Brian Leblanc, and Ron
Strahan, School of Plant, Environmental, and
Soil Sciences, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton
Rouge, La 70803.
([email protected])
FRUIT CROPS SECTION
Room:
Maverick A
Presiding: Elina Coneva, Chair
[email protected]
128
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8:00 Application of Marker-Assisted Breeding in
the University of Arkansas Peach [Prunus
persica (L.) Batsch] Breeding Program
Targeting the Major Locus for Fruit Acidity.
Alejandra A. Salgado1, John R. Clark1*,
1
2
Terrence J. Frett , Paul J. Sandefur , and
1
Andrew Jecmen . 316 Plant Science,
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 2219D
Johnson Hall, Department of Horticulture,
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
8:15 Consumer attitudes towards genetic
engineering in muscadine grapes. A.
1
2
3
Edenbrandt , L. House *, M. Olmstead , Z.
2
4 1
Gao , and D. Gray . Department of Food and
Resource Economics, University of
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2Food and Resource
Economics Department, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL 32611, 3Horticultural Sciences
Department, University of Florida, Gainesville,
FL 32611, 4Horticultural Sciences Department,
University of Florida, Mid-Florida Research and
Education Center, Apopka, FL, 32703.
([email protected])
8:30 Evaluation of Selected Fire Blight (Erwinia
amylovora) Resistant Apple Rootstocks for
Alabama. Elina Coneva* and James Pitts,
8:45 Evaluation of Three Table Grape Cultivars
under High Tunnel and Three Training
Systems. M. Elena Garcia1, D. T. Johnson2,
D. A. Dickey1, and S. Altman1. 1Department of
Horticulture. 2Entomology Department.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
9:00 Break
9:15 Golden Kiwi, Actinidia chinensis, Evaluation
at SFA Gardens and Opportunities for
Commercialization. David Creech*, Arthur
Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture,
Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3000.
([email protected])
9:30 Growing Strawberries in High Tunnels: Five
Years of Lessons Learned. M. Elena
1
2
1
Garcia , D. T. Johnson , D. A. Dickey , and M.
1 1
McGovern . Department of Horticulture.
2
Entomology Department. University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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9:45 Method to measure drought tolerance of
Rabbiteye (Vaccinium ashei) and Southern
highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum X)
blueberry cultivars. Donna Marshall-Shaw,
Stephen Stringer and Hamidou Sakhanokho.
Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural
Laboratory, USDA-ARS. Poplarville, MS
10:00 Phenology, Physiology, and Fruit
Characteristics of Pierce’s Disease
Resistant Vitis vinifera Selections in
Alabama. Andrej Svyantek*, Elina Coneva, J.
Raymond Kessler, James D. Spiers, and Edgar
Vinson, Department of Horticulture, Auburn
University, Auburn, AL 36849.
([email protected])
POSTHARVEST AND BIOTECHNOLOGY SECTION
Room:
Directors
Presiding: Penny Perkins-Veazie, Chair
[email protected].
8:00 Crispy Blackberry Fruits: Their
Morphological Components and
Postharvest Potential. Alejandra A. Salgado
and John R. Clark*, 316 Plant Science,
([email protected])
8:15 Fresh-Market Attributes Impacted by Postharvest Storage of Arkansas Blackberry
Genotypes. Daniela M. Segantini1*, Renee T.
Threlfall2, John R. Clark1, 11316 Plant Science,
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 22650 North
Young Avenue Institute of Food Science and
Engineering, University of Arkansas
8:30 Small Scale Pomace Handling Systems for
Value Added Product Generation from
1*
Grape Winery Waste. Niels Maness , Neha
1
1
Thunga , Govinda Sapkota , Donna Chrz1 and
Susan Boehrer2.1Department of Horticulture
and Landscape Architecture, 358 Ag. Hall,
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2
74078, Redbud Farms, Washington, OK
73093 ([email protected])
130
HORTICULTURE
8:45 Stable Pigments For Muscadine: What
Components Will Slow Wine And Juice
Browning? Penelope Perkins-Veazie1*,
Guoying Ma1, Patrick Conner2, John R. Clark3,
James Ballington41Plants for Human Health
Institute, Department of Horticultural Sciences,
North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate
Way, Kannapolis NC 28081, 224605 Research
Way, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA 31793,
3
1316 Plant Science, Department of
Horticulture, University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, AR 72701, 4Department of
Horticultural Sciences, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695
([email protected])
9:00 Value Added Products From Watermelon:
Watermelon Fries to Sunscreen. Penelope
Perkins-Veazie*, Plants for Human Health
Institute, Department of Horticultural Sciences,
North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate
Way, Kannapolis NC 28081
([email protected])
9:15 Watermelon as a Means to Boost Citrulline
in a Rice-Based Diet in Senegal.Penelope
1*
2
Perkins-Veazie , Mamadou Sadji , Ndèye
2
2 1
Fatou Ndiaye , Guoying Ma Plants for Human
Health Institute, Department of Horticultural
Sciences, North Carolina State University, 600
Laureate Way, Kannapolis NC 28081,2Institut
de Technologie Alimentaire, Route des Pères
Maristes, Hann, Dakar BP 2765, Senegal
([email protected])
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND AWARDS
PROGRAM
Room:
Time:
11:00 – 12:30
Presiding:Gary Bachman, President
WORKING GROUPS
(Contact Chairs for Agenda and order of
presentations)
National Sweetpotato Collaborators
Presiding: Ken Pecota, Chair
Friday:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Room: Live Oak
[email protected].
131
HORTICULTURE
Root knot nematode (RKN) management in
sweetpotatoes with Nimitz and Dominus. Scott
Stoddard1*, Antoon Ploeg2, Chris Leon3, 12145
Wardrobe Av., UC Cooperative Extension, Merced,
CA, 95341, 22240A Spieth Hall, Department of
Nematology,UC Riverside, Riverside, CA
92521,3Isagro-USA, Inc., 430 Davis Dr, Suite 240,
Morrisville, NC 27560. ([email protected])
Sweetpotato Growth, Developmental,
Physiological, and Storage Root Bulking
Responses to Mid- and Late-Season Soil Moisture
Deficits. K. Raja Reddy* and Bandara Gajanayake,
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, 117 Dorman
Hall, Box 9555, Mississippi State University,
Mississippi State, MS 39762.
([email protected])
Bulk Piling of Sweetpotatoes for Short Term
Storage. Justin Macialek* and Mike Boyette,
Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department, NC
State University, Raleigh, NC 27695.
([email protected])
Potyvirus Re-infection During Virus-tested
Sweetpotato Seed Production in Louisiana.
Christopher A. Clark*1 and Tara P. Smith2.
1
Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology,
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and 2Sweet Potato
Research Station, Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center, Chase, LA 71324.
([email protected])
Evaluation of Various Insecticides Regimes for
Control of Fall Armyworm in Mississippi
Sweetpotato Production, 2015. Larry Adams* and
Chris Johnson, USDA-ARS, SIMRU, Stoneville, MS
Chemical and Alternative Control Options for
Managing Soft Rot and Black Rot of Sweetpotato.
Andrew Scruggs* and Lina Quesada-Ocampo,
Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695. ([email protected])
Current status and future direction of
sweetpotato research at USVL. Livy Williams*,
Phillip A. Wadl, and D. Michael Jackson. USDA-ARS,
US Vegetable Laboratory, 2700 Savannah Highway,
Charleston, SC 29414. ([email protected])
Influence of growth retardant and cultivars on
secondary metabolites profile in sweet potato
grown under hydroponic system in greenhouse
conditions. Damerius Johnson*, Victor Njiti, Qun
Xia, Ananda K Nanjundaswamy and Franklin
Chukwuma, Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS
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HORTICULTURE
Developing Bacillus subtilis probiotic feed
supplement feed supplement from Sweetpotatosoymeal fermentation. Angela, Jackson*, Ananda
K Nanjundaswamy, Victor Njiti, Xia, Qun, and
Franklin Chukwuma, Alcorn State University, Lorman,
MS 39096. ([email protected])
Method Development and Assessment of Plastic
Mulches for Sweet Potato Bedding Systems.
Jason K. Ward* and J.W. Lowe, Agricultural and
Biological Engineering, Mississippi State University,
Mississippi State, MS 39762.
([email protected])
Sweet potato as a feedstock for bio-oil production
using oleaginous yeast fermentation Ananda K
Nanjundaswamy⃰, Angela, Jackson, Amber Jones,
Victor Njiti, Xia, Qun, and Franklin Chukwuma, Alcorn
State University, Lorman, MS 39096.
([email protected])
Development of transgenic sweetpotato with
*
multiple virus resistance in US. David Henderson ,
Chunquan Zhang, Victor Njiti, Yan Meng, Alcorn
State University, Lorman, MS 39096.
([email protected])
Compositional Characteristics of Principal U.S.
Sweetpotato Cultivars and Genotypes. David H.
Picha* and Mary S. Bowen, School of Plant,
Environmental and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State
University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Variation in sweetpotato root architecture
response to nematode infection. Arthur Villordon1*
and Christopher Clark2, 1LSU Agricultural Center
Sweet Potato Research Station, Chase, LA 71324;
2
LSU AgCenter Department of Plant Pathology and
Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
([email protected])
Lost in translation? Exploring the presumptive
association between arbuscular mycorrhizaephosphorus interaction and some root rotting
pathogens. Arthur Villordon1*, Don LaBonte2 and
Christopher Clark3, 1LSU Agricultural Center Sweet
Potato Research Station, Chase, LA 71324, 2LSU
AgCenter School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil
Science, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; 3LSU AgCenter
Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology,
Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
([email protected])
Sweetpotato Vine Puller-Chopper: A transition
from prototype to a semi-commercial unit. Anirudh
Akula*, J.A. Macialek and M.D. Boyette, Department
of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695.
([email protected])
Evaluating Linuron for Weed Control and
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) Crop Response.
Lauren L. Barber1*, Mark W. Shankle2, Trevor F.
Garrett2, and Stephen L. Meyers2, 1Plant and Soil
Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi
2
State, 39759, Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch
Pontotoc, MS, 38863. ([email protected])
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Sulfur Fertilization in Mississippi Sweetpotatoes.
Jeffrey L. Main, Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch
Pontotoc, MS 38863. ([email protected])
Applications of Genotype-By-Sequencing in
Sweet Potato Breeding. Valerio Primomo1*, Travis
Banks1 and Don LaBonte2. 1Vineland Research and
Innovation Centre, Vineland Station, Ontario,
Canada, L0R 2E0; School of Plant, Environmental,
and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
([email protected])
Insecticide Management of the Sugarcane Beetle
and other Soil Insects in Sweetpotato in
Louisiana. T.P. Smith*1, J. Beuzelin2, T.F. Arnold1
and D. May2 . 1LSU Agricultural Center Sweet Potato
Research Station, Chase, LA 71324. 2 LSU
Agricultural Center Dean Lee Research Station,
Alexandria, LA 71302. ([email protected])
Evaluating the Effects of the Environment on
Physiological Properties of Sweetpotato
(Ipomoea batatas). T. F. Arnold1*, A. Q. Villordon1,
T. P. Smith1, D. R. LaBonte2, and D. H. Picha2. 1LSU
AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station, Chase,
LA 71324, 2LSU AgCenter School of Plant
Environmental and Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA
Update on the Genomic Tools for Sweetpotato
Improvement Project. G. Craig Yencho,
Departement of Horticultural Science, NC State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695.
([email protected])
Sweetpotato yield in response to Timac
fertilization and biostimulant on Covington
sweetpotatoes. *Jonathan R. Schultheis* and
William B. Thompson, Department of Horticultural
Sciece, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,
NC27695-7609 ([email protected])
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Developing agronomic best practices for sweet
potatoes under Canadian growing conditions.
Melanie Filotas1, Cathy Bakker2 and Mary Ruth
McDonald2. 1Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs, Simcoe Resource Centre, Simcoe
2
Ontario, N3Y 4K6, Department of Plant Agriculture,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
([email protected])
Poster titles
Effect of Microbial formulation on sweetpotato
growth and yield, and insect damage to the roots.
T. Rashid1, R. Luttrell2, V. Njiti1 and L. Adams2,
1
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS 39096, 2USDAARS, SIMRU, Stoneville, MS 38776
([email protected])
Corn Tolerance to Command Carryover in
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas). Lauren L.
Barber1*, Mark W. Shankle2*, Dan B. Reynolds2*, and
Trevor F. Garrett2*, 1Plant and Soil Sciences,
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, 39759,
2
Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment
Station, Mississippi State University, Pontotoc, MS,
Validation of Sample Collection Methods for
Salmonella Detection in Sweetpotato. Jeff Main1,
Taejo Kim2, Stephen Meyers1, Juan Silva2, 1Pontotoc
Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station,
Mississippi State University, Pontotoc, MS 38863,
2
Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health
Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi
State, MS 39762 ([email protected])
Watermelon Research Group
Presiding: Shaker Kousik, Chair
Friday:
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday:
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Room:
Llano/Pecos
[email protected]
Friday, February 5, 2016, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
1:00 Welcome: Shaker Kousik, Chair, WRDWG
1:10 Introductions: All in attendance
Industry updates and presentations
1:30 Watermelon Industry in Venezuela. Jérôme
Bernier*, Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, 37437
State Highway 16, Woodland, CA, 95695, USA.
([email protected])
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1:45 Global Challenges for the Future of
Watermelon Breeding. Emilio Sarria Villada*,
Rijk Zwaan, Ibérica S.A. Ctra Viator-PJ.Mami,
S/N 04120, Almería, España.
([email protected])
2:00 Update for West Coast (AZ and CA) and
Texas. Matt Kinkade*. Syngenta
([email protected])
2:15 Regional Watermelon Production Updates
Florida
Carolinas
DelMarVa
Georgia
Indiana & Midwest
3:00 Variety updates from Seed Companies
3:30 Break
Variety Trial Reports:
4:00 Georgia Watermelon Variety Trial Results
for 2015. Timothy Coolong*, Department of
Horticulture, 2360 Rainwater Road, The
([email protected])
4:20 2015 South Carolina Seedless Variety Trial.
Gilbert Miller*, 64 Research Road, Clemson
University – EREC Blackville, SC 29817.
([email protected])
4:40 Watermelon Cultivar Yield and Quality
Results, North Carolina, 2015. Jonathan R.
Schultheis* and William B. Thompson, Dept.
Horticultural Science, North Carolina State
University, 2721 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC
27695-7609. ([email protected])
5:00 Seedless Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Variety Trial for Kentucky, 2015. Shubin K.
1*
2 1
Saha and John Walsh , Department of
Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Ag
Science Building North, N-322C, Lexington, KY
2
40546-0091. Department of Horticulture,
University of Kentucky, Horticulture Research
Farm, 4321 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY
5:20
Seedless Watermelon Variety Trials
Conducted by University of Delaware
Cooperative Extension 2015. Emmalea
Ernest* and Gordon Johnson, Department of
Plant and Soil Sciences, University of
Delaware, Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel
Research and Education Center, 16483 County
Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
([email protected])
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5:40 2015 South East Regional Seedless Variety
1
Trial – NC, SC, GA, FL. Gilbert Miller *, Josh
2
3
Freeman , Tim Coolong , and Jonathan
Schultheis4. 164 Research Road, Clemson
University - EREC, Blackville, SC 29817. 2155
Research Road, University of Florida –
NFREC, Quincy, FL 32351. 32360 Rainwater
Road, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA 317935766. 42721 Founders Drive, Department of
Horticulture Science, North Carolina State
University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7609.
([email protected])
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
8:30
Day 2, Welcome and additional introductions:
Shaker Kousik, Chair
Research Reports
HORTICULTURE
Watermelon Growth and development
10:20 The Impact of Growth Habit, Planting
Density and Weeding Regime on
Watermelon Yield in an Organic
System. Suzanne Stone* and George Boyhan,
Georgia, Athens, GA 30605
([email protected])
10:40 Break
11:10 Early Watermelon Fruit Development and
Hollow Heart in Triploid Watermelon.
Gordon C. Johnson*, Donald Seifrit, and
Rebecca J. Carroll Department of Plant and
Soil Sciences, University of Delaware, Elbert N.
and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education
Center, 16483 County Seat Highway,
Georgetown, DE 19947. ([email protected]).
Biotic and Abiotic Stress
Grafting
9:00
Watermelon Cultivars Reaction to Grafting.
Richard L. Hassell, Clemson University Coastal
Research and Education Center, Charleston,
SC 29414. ([email protected])
9:20
Potential New Rootstocks for Watermelon
Grafting. Richard L. Hassell, Clemson
University Coastal Research and Education
Center, Charleston, SC 29414.
([email protected])
9:40
Watermelon Yield and Fruit Size Response
to Grafted versus Non-grafted Transplants
in Plasticulture and Bare Ground
Productions Systems. Jonathan R.
Schultheis* and William B. Thompson, Dept.
Horticultural Science, North Carolina State
University, 2721 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC
27695-7609. ([email protected]).
Pollenizers
10:00 Influence of Pollenizer Variety on Seedless
Watermelon Production and Anthracnose
Severity. Shubin K. Saha1* and Dan Egel2,
1
Kentucky, Ag Science Building North, N-322C,
2
Lexington, KY 40546-0091. Department of
Botany and Plant Pathology, Southwest Purdue
Agricultural Center, Purdue University, 4369 N.
Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591.
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11:30 Evaluation of Alternative Differential Lines
for Identification of Fusarium oxysporum f.
sp. niveum Races. Kathryne L. Everts*,
Department of Plant Science and Landscape
Architecture, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD 20742. ([email protected])
11:50 How Does Planting Date Impact Stand Loss
From Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon. Timothy
Coolong1*, Anthony Keinath2, Pingsheng Ji3,
and Bhabesh Dutta3. 1Department of
Horticulture, The University of Georgia, Tifton,
GA 31793, 2Coastal Research and Education
Center, Clemson University, Charleston, SC,
3
Department of Plant Pathology, The
([email protected])
12:10 Evaluation of Fungicides for Management
of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon. Nathan
Miller*, Mike Adams, and Lina M. QuesadaOcampo. North Carolina State University,
Department of Plant Pathology, Raleigh, NC.
([email protected])
12:30 Lunch (on your own)
2:00
Update from NWPB. Mark Arney*. National
Watermelon Promotion Board. 1321 Sundial
Point Winter Springs, FL 32708.
([email protected])
2:20
Progress Toward’s Understanding the
Biology of Watermelon Seed Infection by
Acidovorax citrulli. Bhabesh Dutta*,
University of Georgia, 2360 Rainwater Road,
Tifton, GA 31793. ([email protected])
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2:40
Screening the Watermelon Germplasm
Collection for Resistance to Bacterial Blotch
at the Fruit Stage. James D. Daley* and Todd
C. Wehner Dept. Horticultural Science, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
([email protected])
3:00
Molecular Dissection of Resistance
Signaling in Watermelon fruit through
Metabolomics and Transriptomic Approach.
*1
2
Mihir K. Mandal , Shaker Kousik and Brian
3
Ward . ORISE participant sponsored by U.S.
2
Vegetable Laboratory, USDA, ARS. U.S.
Vegetable Laboratory, USDA, ARS, 2700
3
Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414.
Clemson University Coastal Research and
Education Center, Charleston, SC 29414.
([email protected])
3:20
Screening Potential Cucurbit Rootstocks
for Resistance to Southern Root-knot
Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and
Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus
reniformis). Cody L. Smith1*, Joshua H.
Freeman1, Nancy Kokalis-Burelle2, and William
P. Wechter3, 1North Florida Research and
Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy,
FL 32351, 2U.S. Horticultural Research
Pierce, FL 34945, 3U.S. Vegetable Laboratory,
2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC
3:40
Break
4:10
Managing Plant Pathogenic Nematodes in
Cucurbits with Novel Non-fumigant
Nematicides. Joshua H. Freeman*1 and Nancy
Kokalis-Burelle2.1North Florida Research and
Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy,
FL 32351, 2U.S. Horticultural Research
Pierce, FL 34945, ([email protected]).
4:30
Breadth of Resistance of USVL Developed
Phytophthora Fruit Rot Resistant
Germplasm Lines to Phytophthora capsici
Isolates from Across USA. Shaker Kousik1*,
1
2 1
Jennifer L. Ikerd and Mihir K. Mandal . U.S.
Vegetable Laboratory, USDA, ARS, 2700
Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414.
2
ORISE participant sponsored by U.S.
Vegetable Laboratory, USDA, ARS.
([email protected])
HORTICULTURE
4:50
Genetic relationships among Citrullus
colocynthis accessions as viewed with
high frequency oligonucleotide–targeting
active gene (HFO–TAG) markers. Amnon
Levi1*, Alvin Simmons1, Laura Massey1, John
1
2
Coffey , Padma Nimmakayala and Umesh K.
2 1
Reddy . USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable
Laboratory, 2700 Savannah Highway,
Charleston, SC 29414; 2Department of
Biology, Douglass Land-grant Institute, West
Virginia State University, Institute, WV 251121000, USA. ([email protected]).
5:10 WRDWG Business
NWA Update
WRDG-Survey-Update
Hot Topics
Website
Other topics?
2017 WRDG meeting
5:45 Adjourn
National Cowpea Improvement Association
Presiding: Blair Buckley, Chair
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Room:
Medina
[email protected]
Association Analysis of Cowpea Bacterial Blight
Resistance in USDA Cowpea Germplasm. Ainong
Shi1*, Blair Buckley2, Beiquan Mou3, Dennis Motes1,
J. Bradley Morris4, Jianbing Ma1, Haizheng Xiong1,
Jun Qin1, Wei Yang1, Jessica Chitwood1, Yuejin
Weng1, Weiguo Lu1, 1Department of Horticulture,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 2LSU
AgCenter, Red River Research Station, 262
Research Station Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112,
3
USDA-ARS Crop Improvement and Protection
Research Unit, Salinas, CA 93905, 4USDA-ARS Plant
Genetic Resources Conservation Unit, 1109
Experiment St., Griffin, GA 30223. ([email protected])
Horticulture Administrators
Presiding: Wayne Mackay, Chair
([email protected])
Friday:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Room:
Mesquite
Vigna Crop Germplasm Committee
Presiding: Blair Buckley, Chair
([email protected])
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Room:
Medina
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HORTICULTURE
RESEARCH CENTER ADMINISTRATORS
Pecan Research and Extension Forum
Presiding: Lenny Wells, Chair
([email protected])
Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Room:
Nueces/Frio
Southern Blueberry/Small Fruit Workers
Presiding: Eric Stafne, Chair
([email protected])
Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Room:
Directors
Research Center Administrators Society
2016 Winter Meeting
San Antonio, Texas
Agenda
Sunday, February 7
1:30 – 2:00
Registration
Jeff Chandler, RCAS Secretary, NC
State University
2:00 – 4:00
RCAS Executive Business Meeting
4:00 – 4:15
SAAS General Business Meeting
4:15 – 5:00
SAAS Social
5:00
On Your Own on the River Walk for
Super Bowl
Agenda
Monday, February 8
7:30 – 8:00
Registration
Navarro
Jeff Chandler, RCAS Secretary, NC
State University
Morning Program
Navarro
Joe Davlin, Moderator, Ohio State
University
141
8:00 – 8:10
Welcome and Announcements
Donnie Davis, RCAS President,
8:10 – 8:50
Overview of Texas Agriculture and
Texas A&M AgriLife
Research/Extension
Craig Nessler/Douglas Steele, Texas
A&M AgriLife Research/Extension
8:50 – 9:30
Edwards Aquifer, History, Mission,
and Future
Rick Illgner, Special Assistant to
General Manager, Edwards Aquifer
Authority
9:30 – 9:45
Break
142
9:45 – 10:05
REC Internships, Benefits and
Challenges
Rob Ellis, Center Director,
AgResearch & Education Center at
Greeneville, University of Tennessee
10:05 – 10:50
Safety Program Package
Kelly T. Snider, Safety and
Technology Officer, North Carolina
Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Service’s Research
Stations and North Carolina State
University Research Stations
10:50 – 11:30
11:30 – 11:50
11:50 – 1:00
Fostering and Benefits of Statewide
Partnerships
Sandy Stewart, Director of Research
Stations, NC State and NCDA, Reid
Evans, Assistant Director, North
Carolina Agriculture Research
Service, NC State, Jeff Chandler,
Director, Mountain Horticultural
Crops Research and Extension
Center, NC State, and Andy Meier,
Superintendent, Cherry Research
Farm, NCDA
Capitalizing on Local Partnerships to
More Effectively Deliver Research
and Extension
Darren L. Haver, Water Resources
Advisor, Director, University of
California Cooperative Extension
Orange County & South Coast
Research & Extension Center
1:20 – 1:40
Management Strategies to Cope with
Drought and Limited Water Supplies
in the Colorado River Basin
Khaled Bali, Irrigation/Water
Management Advisor & County
Director, University of California
Cooperative Extension-Imperial
County, UC Desert Research &
Extension Center
1:40 – 2:00
Pesticide Storage Options- Pre
Engineered Concrete, Blueprinted
On Site Construction, or Both?
Jeremy Martin, Research Operations
Manager, Sandhills Research
Station, NC State University
2:00 – 2:20
FSMA Update on Produce Safety
Rule
Juan Anciso, Professor and
Extension Vegetable Specialist,
Department of Horticultural Sciences,
Texas AgriLife Extension, Weslaco
2:20 – 2:40
Training Needs and Update on the
Implementation of Food Safety
Preventive Controls for Food Safety
and Processing in the U.S
Matthew Taylor, Associate Professor,
Food Safety Microbiology,
Department of Animal Science Texas
A&M Agriculture and Life Sciences
2:40 – 2:55
Break
2:55 – 4:10
Panel Discussion
Traditional and Non-Traditional Field
Days, and the Audience
2:55 – 3:10
An Overview of Ohio State’s Farm
Science Review
Gerald Reid, Manager, Farm
Operations, Ohio Agricultural
Research and Development Center,
Ohio State University
3:10 – 3:25
Summer Celebration, and Pumpkin
Field Day
Robert M. Hayes, Center Director,
West Tennessee AgResearch &
Education Center, University of
Tennessee
3:25 – 3:40
Fall Folklore Jamboree
Blake Brown, Center Director,
AgResearch & Education Center at
Milan, University of Tennessee
Lunch – On Your Own
Afternoon Program
Navarro
Rob Ellis, Moderator, University of
Tennessee
1:00 – 1:20
Impacts of Drought on San Joaquin
Valley Agriculture – Management
Issues for Some Annual and
Perennial Crops
Robert Hutmacher, UC-ANR West
Side Research and Extension Center
Director, UC Cooperative Extension
Specialist, UC Davis Plant Science
Department
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3:40 – 3:55
Fall Gardeners’ Festival
Walt Hitch, Center Director, Plateau
AgResearch & Education Center,
University of Tennessee
3:55 – 4:10
Panel Questions and Discussion
4:10 – 5:10
RCAS General Business Meeting
Navarro
Winter Garden Produce – Packing
operation (cabbage, broccoli), Jay
Carnes (Uvalde)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research &
Extension Center at Uvalde tour and
presentations
Spatial Ecology of Wildlife in Texas
Rangelands
Susan Cooper, Associate Professor
Wildlife Ecology, Texas AgriLife
Research & Extension Center at
Uvalde
Agenda
Tuesday, February 9
Morning Program
Navarro
Jeremy Martin, Moderator, NC State
University
8:00 – 8:20
Utilizing RTK/GPS Systems in Fruit,
Vegetable and Specialty Crop
Research
Jay Young, Superintendent,
Throckmorton Purdue Ag Center,
Purdue University
8:20 - 8:40
The 2016 RCAS Summer Tour: A
Colorado Experience
Calvin Pearson, Professor/Research
Agronomist, Colorado State
University
RCAS Tour/Afternoon and Evening
Program
8:40
Water Conservation Approaches for
Agricultural Production in the
Wintergarden of Texas
Daniel Leskovar, Professor,
Vegetable Physiology & Center
Director, Texas A&M AgriLife
Uvalde
6:00
Dinner and Awards
7:30
Depart Texas A&M AgriLife
Uvalde
9:00
Program Conclusion – Hyatt
Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
Depart Hyatt Regency Riverwalk
(Walk around the block to Alamo)
9:00
Alamo
10:15
Depart Alamo
12:00
Box Lunch
Del Monte Canning Company
(Crystal City)
Vegetable production fields: Spinach,
cabbage, onion, Brandon Laffere
(Batesville)
Southern Commodities – ‘Southern
Select Wild Bird Food’, Justin Speer
(Uvalde)
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RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
47th Annual Meeting of the Southern Rural
Sociological Association (SRSA)
Concurrent with Southern Association of Agricultural
Scientists (SAAS),
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PAPER SESSION - Seguin
February 5 - 9, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.
“Exploring SRSA’s Role in Leading the Conversation
toward Positive Social Action and Change across the
Rural South.”
Issues of the School Lunch Program
Moderator: TBA
Identifying primary deterrents to the purchase of
school lunch by high school students
J. Burford, C. Hunter, H. Maness, C. Ryan, A. Toelle,
and S. Galindo-Gonzalez, S., University of Florida
7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration – Regency Foyer
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
SRSA Executive Committee - Seguin
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Perceptions about school meals and unhealthy
eating in rural schools
Jin Young Choi, Sam Houston State University, and
Paula J. Tripp, Oklahoma State University
The National School Lunch Program and High
School Students’ Perceptions
R. G. (Tre) Easterly III, Jera L. Niewoehner, Caitlin
Bletcher, Kara Cupoli, Dustin Rollins, and Sebastian
Galindo, University of Florida
Small Farm Economics
Moderator: TBA
Marketing of Adult Red Claw Crayfish at Farmers’
Markets
Grant C. Curran and Siddhartha Dasgupta,
*presented by Ben Bowman, Kentucky State
University
Exploring Factors That Motivate Participation of
High School Students in School Lunch Program
Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Kumudu P.P. Kopiyawattage,
Priscilla Zelaya, Bertrhude Albert, Mary Beth Litrico,
and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, University of
Florida
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
Selling Live Pastured Broilers in Kentucky: An
Economics and Marketing Study
Siddhartha Dasgupta and Steven Skeleton,
*presented by Richard Bryant, Kentucky State
University
Local Markets for Catfish in Kentucky
Siddhartha Dasgupta, Richard Bryant, and Alejandro
Velasquez, *presented by Dakota Raab, Kentucky
State University
Extension Agents’ use of Smartphones and Apps
as a Means to Educate Clientele
Tanya C. Franke-Dvorak and Joseph S. Dvorak,
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Challenges for Rural Populations
Moderator: TBA
Perceptions of Rural Life: Survey Findings from
Rural Texas
Fern K. Willits, Pennsylvania State University, Gene
L. Theodori, Sam Houston State University, and A.E.
Luloff , Pennsylvania State University
Eagle Ford Shale: Impacts on Accessible and
Affordable Housing for Vulnerable Populations in
Small Rural Communities
Christina Lopez-Mobilia, Shanice Mzava, and
Harriett Romo, The University of Texas at San
Antonio
Exploring Worker Centers: The Impact of the
Farmworker Association of Florida as a Worker
Center in Pierson, FL
Cristobal A. Gonzalez, University of Florida
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RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
Community Capitals: A Path to a Family Life
Center
Chantel Simpson and Matt Spindler, Virginia
Polytechnical Institute and State University
RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
Effectiveness of reclamation of coal land in
eastern rural Kentucky and its impact on the local
population
Cynthia Rice, Buddhi Gyawali, and Marion Simon,
Kentucky State University
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PAPER SESSION – Maverick B
Diversity In the South
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cultural, Economic and Women’s Issues
Moderator: TBA
The History of African American Farmers In the
South
Courtney T. Owens and Alexa J. Lamm, University of
Florida
Developing Networks Among Diverse Farmers
Marion Simon, Shelley Spiggle and Louie Rivers Jr.,
Community Attachment and Preferred Economic
Development Strategies in Rural Texas
Mary Ahlstrom, Michael Fortunato, Kristen Koci,
Shannon Lane, Gene Theodori, Sam Houston State
University
Suggestions for improving UF/IFAS Extension
Programs: Comparison among Racial-Ethnic
Groups
Kumudu P.P. Kopiyawattage, Courtney T. Owens,
and Glenn D. Israel, University of Florida
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PAPER SESSION – Sequin
Economic Interests of the Southern Region
Moderator: TBA
A Sociological Critique of Economic Measures of
Satisfaction in U.S. Dairy Cooperatives.
Carolyn Liebrand, USDA-Rural Development
Cooperative Program and Thomas Gray, USDA –
Cooperative Programs and Center for the Study of
Cooperatives, University of Saskatchewan
Developing Young Entrepreneurs in
Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities
L. B. Karki, N. Baharanyi, U. Karki, and A. Agbogun,
Tuskegee University
The Political Economy of Forestland Ownership
in Alabama
Conner Bailey, Auburn University
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Moderator: TBA
Factors Affecting Population Loss in Southern
Black Belt Counties
Rishi Khatri, Ashi Agbogun, Japhet Lazier, Ntam
Baharanyi, Robert Zabawa and Nii Tackie, Tuskegee
University
The Disappearance of the Black Farmer: Cultural
and Economic Implications of Heir Property in the
Rural South
Tristeen Bownes, Robert Zabawa and Ntam
Baharanyi, Tuskegee University
Low-Income Rural Women’s Health Perceptions
Stephanie Lovely and Patricia H. Dyk, University of
Kentucky
Building Women’s Opportunities and SelfConfidence: Four Case Studies
Laura Rogers, Kentucky State University
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
SAAS Board Meeting
4:00 PM–4:15 PM
Rio Grand Ballroom East
4:15 - 5:00 PM
SAAS Social
5:00 PM
On Your Own on the River Walk
for Super Bowl
Monday, February 8, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration – Seguin Foyer
150
RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Social Science Extension Methodologies and
Issues
Moderator: TBA
Source Credibility: A Communication Theory to
Address Farmers’ Perceptions of Extension
S. Janine Parker and Glenn Israel, University of
Florida
Viability of Communities in which HBCUs are
Located
Debaleena Dutta, Ntam Baharanyi, Ashi Agbogun,
Jamila Rice, Tammy Laughlin, Tuskegee University
Education in a dispersed world: Reaching
farmers in a rural setting
Cynthia Rice, Buddhi Gyawali, and Marion Simon,
Improving Florida Extension’s Underserved
Population’s Participation through CommunityBased Social Marketing
Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Courtney T Owens, and S.
Janine Parker, University of Florida
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
Breastfeeding in Social and Food System
Contexts: A Field Study in the Mississippi Delta
to Inform Population Health
John J. Green, Sarah Gayden Harris, Joella
Vaughnn, Amanda Carr, Meghan McCullough,
Caroline Canarios, University of Mississippi, Sannie
Snell, Women and Children Health Initiatives, Inc.,
and Mobolaji Famuyide , University of Mississippi
Medical Center
Obesity in Rural Texas
Giana Martinez, Beatriz Elizondo, Ayrial Adair,
Jamilet Perdomo, and Jin Young Choi, Sam Houston
State University
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Economic Analysis and Decision-Making
Moderator: TBA
New Market Potential with Cuba for Alabama
Agricultural Products
William Porter, Robert Zabawa and Ntam Baharanyi ,
Tuskegee University
Computer Based Technology as an alternative for
marketing and managing limited-resource goat
and vegetable farms in Eastern Kentucky
Rosny Jean and Buddhi Gyawali, Kentucky State
University
Food Systems, Foods, and Food Issues
Moderator: TBA
African American Farmers in Central
Kentucky are changing from Tobacco to
Developing Local Food Systems
Tehran Jewell, Marion Simon, Steve Skelton
and Louie Rivers Jr, Kentucky State University
Exploring the Relevance of Food-Related Values,
Food-Related Lifestyle and Food-Related
Behavior for Leveraging Change in Dietary Habits
of Food Desert Residents.
Terrence Thomas, North Carolina A&T State
University, Cihat Gunden, and Bulent Miran, Ege
University, Bornova, Izmar, Turkey
An Economic Analysis of Entrepreneurship
Opportunities in North Carolina
Beatriz Rodriguez , North Carolina A&T State
University
Viability Indicator for Rural Communities
Dana Hogg, Sarah Bush, and Rick Rudd, Virginia
Consumer Purchase Decision: Impact of Relative
Thinking
Terrence Thomas, North Carolina A&T State
University, Cihat Gunden, and Bulent Miran, Ege
University, Bornova, Izmar, Turkey
Consumer Knowledge of the Fat Content of
Restaurant Meat Products
Godfrey Ejimakor, Joel Amoakon, and Deric Hardy,
North Carolina A&T State University
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RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION – Seguin
Race and Student Issues
Black Farmers Matter: Agriculture and Rural
Development
Moderator: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee University
Moderator: TBA
Teenage African American Male Perceptions of
Education: A Comparative Study Based on
Educational Achievement at the Secondary Level
Tiffany Harper, Quentin Tyler, and Stacy K. Vincent,
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Methods for Social Science Research
Moderator: TBA
The Viability of HBCUs and their Host
Communities: Case Study of 1890 Land Grant
Institutions
Jamila Rice, Tammy Laughlin, Ntam Baharanyi,
Robert Zabawa and Debaleena Dutta, Tuskegee
University
Race Place, and Quality of Life on a College
Campus
Melissa A. Barfield, McKendree University
Vocational Education vs. College in Regard to
Race
Jose Martinez, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Assessing financial education needs and
Extension deliverables for students
L. B. Karki, N. Baharanyi, U. Karki, and E. Scott,
Tuskegee University
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SRSA AWARDS LUNCHEON AND
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
La Vista Terrace
Moderator: Douglas C. Smith, President Elect,
Luncheon
Awards Presentation
Presidential Address: Dr. Kenneth Robinson,
Clemson University
“Exploring SRSA’s Role in Leading the
Conversation toward Positive Social Action and
Change across the Rural South.”
Pivotal Dialogue: Sociological deconstruction of
today’s critical issues.
The Use of Social Media in Research Projects
Dependent on Social Media Diffusion
Brooklynn J. Wynveen, Sam Houston State
University
Analyzing Farm Characteristics of Kentucky
using Spatial Regression Model
Bijesh Mishra and Buddhi Gyawali, Kentucky State
University
Analysis of Small Farmers’ Participation
Decisions in Federal and State Programs in
Kentucky: A Logit Analysis.
Buddhi Gyawali, Bijesh Mishra, Cynthia Rice, Marion
Simon, and Louie Rivers Jr., Kentucky State
University, Swagata “Ban” Banerjee, University of
Wisconsin-Platteville
Assessment of community food security in the
Huntsville MSA using spatial and social
dimensions
James O. Bukenya, Alabama A&M University
Applying Adaption-Innovation Theory to Facilitate
Building Community Capitals and the
Management of Change
Matthew Spindler and Curtis Friedel, Virginia
2:45 p.m. – 3: 15 p.m.
POSTER AUTHORS PRESENT - Regency Ballroom
Center
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SRSA JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
(membership encouraged to attend) – Sequin
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SRSA BUSINESS MEETING (membership
encourages to attend) – Sequin
5:00 p.m.
SRSA PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION – Sequin
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RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL
Tuesday, February 9, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., SRSA
Executive Council, TBA
Rural Sociology Officers
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Sunday, February 7, 9:00 – 4:00, Poster
Presentation, Regency Ballroom Center
Monday, February 8, 9:00 – 4:00, Poster
Presentation, Regency Ballroom Center
How to Reach Historically Underserved Small
Farmers
Edwin Chavous and Tehran Jewell, Kentucky State
University
President: Kenneth l. Robinson, Department of
Applied Economics and Statistics, Clemson
University, 232 Barre Hall, Clemson, SC 29634,
Phone: 864-656-1723, Email: [email protected]
President Elect: Douglas Clayton Smith,
Department of Sociology, Western Kentucky
University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11057,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1057, Phone: 270-7453750, Email: [email protected]
Past President: Robert Zabawa, Anthropology and
Rural Development, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee
AL 36088, Phone: 334-727-8114, Email:
[email protected]
Can Clarifying Instructions Influence Response to
Numerical Open-ended Questions in SelfAdministered Surveys?
Anil Kumar Chaudhary and Glenn D. Israel,
Program Chair: Marion Simon, Land Grant
Program, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main
St., Frankfort, KY 40601, Phone: 502-316-5423,
Effects of Stem and Response Order on
Satisfaction with the Florida Master Naturalist
Program
Glenn D. Israel, University of Florida and Milton G.
Newberry, III, University of Georgia
Program Chair Elect: John G. Green, Director,
Center for Population Studies, The University of
Mississippi, Room 537 Lamar Hall, University, MS
38677-1848, Phone: 662-915-7295, Email:
[email protected]
A Comparison of the Conventional and Fair Trade
Coffee Commodity Systems
Kirsty Smenner, Amber Albrecht, Lance Flagg, Thalia
Puente, and Keiwanna Roberson, Sam Houston
State University
Secretary-Treasurer: James O. Bukenya, Professor
of Resource Economics, Alabama A&M University,
P.O. Box 1042, Normal, AL 35762, Phone: 256-3725729, Email: [email protected]
A Plate Waste Evaluation of the Farm to School
Program
Jaclyn D. Kropp, Saul Abarca Orozco, Halil Sari,
David C. Diehl, Glenn D. Israel, Sebastian Galindo
Gonzalez, Lauren Headrick, and Karla P. Shelnutt,
Journal Editors: Editor in Chief (Interim), Managing
Editor, and Web Master (Interim): Douglas Clayton
Smith, Department of Sociology, Western Kentucky
University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11057,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1057, Phone: 270-7453750, Email: [email protected]
A SWOT Analysis of Local Value-added Goat
Dairy Operations in North Carolina’s Piedmont
Region
Kenrett Jefferson-Moore, Salam Ibrahim, Alicia
McKim, and Arneisha Smallwood, North Carolina
Building Networks and Stressing Inclusion
Steve Skelton, Tehran Jewell, and Marion Simon,
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2015-2016 SAAS OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Alan Grant, Dean, Virginia Tech
University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences,
104 Hutcheson Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061; Phone:
504.231.4252; Email: [email protected]
President: Ricky Telg, University of Florida,
Agricultural Education & Communications, 113D
Bryant Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611: Phone:
President-Elect: Greg Bohach, Mississippi State
University, Agriculture, Forestry & Veterinary
Medicine, 203 Bost Extension Center, Mississippi
State, MS 39762; Phone: 662.325.3006; Cell:
Vice President & Program Chair: Lauri Baker,
Kansas State University, Communications &
Agricultural Education, 307 Umberger Hall,
Manhattan, KS 66506: Phone: 785.532.1140; Email:
[email protected]
Member-at-Large: Wayne Ebelhar, Mississippi State
University, Delta Research & Extension Center, 82
Stoneville Rd., PO Box 197, Stoneville, MS 38776;
Phone: 662.686.3247; Email:
[email protected]
Secretary: Quisto Settle, Mississippi State University,
School of Human Sciences, P. O. Box 9745,
Mississippi State, MS 39762: Phone: 662.325.0749;
Fax: 662.325.8188; Email: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer (since 2001): Mark Legendre,
Water Institute of the Gulf, Baton Rouge, LA; Cell:
225-773-3055; Email: [email protected]
Past President: Larry Arrington, Chancellor,
University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, 101
Morgan Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996; Phone:
Grad Student Rep: Laura Gorham, Texas Tech
University, Agricultural Education & Communications,
Box 42131, Lubbock, TX 79404: Phone:
806.834.4741; Cell: 804.761.6754; Fax:
Past President: Craig Gautreaux, LSU AgCenter,
Communications & Public Relations, 129 Knapp Hall,
Baton Rouge, LA 70803: Phone: 225.578.5673;
President: Ron Rainey, University of Arkansas, PO
Box 391, Little Rock, AR 72203: Phone:
President-Elect: Jeffrey Gillespie, LSU AgCenter, Ag
Economics, 279 Ag Administration Bldg., Baton
Rouge, LA 70803: Phone: 225.578.2759; Email:
[email protected]
Secretary (co-Program Chair): John Vansickle,
University of Florida, Ag-Food/Resources Economics,
PO Box 110240, Gainesville, FL 32611-0240: Phone:
352.392.1881 x 221; Email: [email protected]
Treasurer (co-Program Chair): Jeffrey Jordan,
University of Georgia, Agricultural & Applied
Economics, 212 Stuckey Bldg, Griffin, GA 302231797: Phone: 770.228.7231 x 106; Fax:
Past President: Barry Barnett, Mississippi State
University, PO Box 5187, Mississippi State, MS
39762: Phone: 662.325.0128; Fax: 662.325.8777;
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ANIMAL SCIENCE (cont’d)
President & Program Chair: J. C. Bunch, Louisiana
State University, Agricultural & Extension Education
& Evaluation, 223 Knapp Hall, Baton Rouge, LA
70803; Phone: 225-578-2108; Email:
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer Elect: Jeffrey Carroll, USDAARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit, 1604 E FM
1294, Lubbock, TX 79403-6649: Phone:
806.746.5353 x 120; Email:
[email protected]
Secretary: Dr. Rebekah B. Eapps, University of
Kentucky, Community & Leadership Development,
708 Garrigus Building, Lexington, KY 40546; Phone:
859.257.3275; Fax: 859.257.1164; Email:
[email protected]
Grad Student Rep: Elizabeth Backes, Lincoln
University, Fayetteville, AR 72704: Phone:
Past President: Dr. Kirk Swortzel, Mississippi State
University, School of Human Sciences, 214 Lloyd
Rocks Watson, Mississippi State, MS 39762; Phone:
662.325.7837; Fax: 662.325.8188; Email:
[email protected]
Grad Student Rep: Brittni Littlejohn, Texas A&M
University, College Station, TX 77845: Phone:
Past President: David Lalman, Oklahoma State
University, Department of Animal Science, Stillwater,
OK 74078; Phone: 405.744.6060; Email:
[email protected]
AGRONOMY
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
President: Mark S. Reiter, Virginia Tech, Eastern
Shore AREC, 33446 Research Drive, Painter, VA
23420; Phone: 757.414.0724; Fax: 757.414.0730;
Program Chair: Dexter B. Watts, USDA-ARS,
National Soil Dynamics Lab, 411 S. Donahue Drive,
Auburn, AL 36832; Phone; 334.502.2735; Fax:
Secretary/Treasurer: TBA
Past President: Yoana C. Newman, University of
Wisconsin-River Fallas, Plant & Earth Sciences,
River Falls, WI 54022; Email:
[email protected]
President: Dr. S. K. Ballal, Tenn Technological
University, Department of Biology, TTU Box 5055,
Cookville, TN 38505: Phone: 931.372.3444; Fax:
Program Chair: Dr. Jeffrey O. Boles, Tenn
Technological University, Professor & Chair,
Department of Biochemistry, TTU Box 5055,
Cookville, TN 38505: Phone: 931.372.3844; Fax:
HORTICULTURE
President: Gary Bachman, Mississippi State
University,1815 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 93532;
ANIMAL SCIENCE
President: John Arthington, University of Florida,
Range Cattle Research and Education Center, , Ona,
FL 33865-9503: Phone: 863.735.1314; Email:
[email protected]
President-Elect: Jane Parish, Mississippi State
University, , PO Box 9815, Mississippi State, MS
39762: Phone: 662.325.7466; Email:
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Charles Rosenkrans,
University of Arkansas, Department of Animal
Science, , Fayetteville, AR 72701: Phone:
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President-Elect: Ed Bush, LSU AgCenter, Email:
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: David Wm. Reed, Texas A&M
University, Email: [email protected]
Past President: Wayne Mackay, University of
Arkansas, Department of Horticulture, 316 Plant
Science Bldg., Fayetteville, AR 72701; Email:
[email protected]
PLANT PATHOLOGY
(Plant Pathology is not meeting with us this year.)
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President: Donnie Davis, University of Kentucky,
Facilities Management, 2275 Turner Place,
Lexington, KY 40511; Phone: 859.254.1434; Email:
[email protected]
Program Chair: Barry Sims, University of
Tennessee, Center Director, 3181 Experiment Station
Road, Springfield, TN 37172; Phone: 615.382.3130;
Fax: 615.382.3434; Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Jeff Chandler, North Carolina State
University, 74 Research Drive, Miills River, NC
28759-3429; Phone: 828.684.7197; Fax: 828.84.7503
Past President: Larry Earnest, University of
Arkansas, Email: [email protected]
MEETING ROOM INFORMATION
Alphabetical List of Meeting Rooms
Blanco (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Bowie AB & C (LCC-across street)
Chula Vista Room & Boardroom (Lobby Level)
Directors (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Frio (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Garden Terrace (4th floor)
Garden Terrace Rms 123, 125, 127,
th
129 & 137 (4 floor)
Guadalupe (2nd floor-B level)
La Vista Terrace (in LCC-across street)
Live Oak (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Llano (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Lobby (Lobby Level)
RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Maverick A & B (LCC-across street)
President: Kenneth Robinson, Clemson University,
Applied Economics & Statistics, 232 Barre Hall,
Clemson, SC 29634; Phone: 864.656.1723; Fax:
Medina (2nd floor-B level)
President Elect: Douglas Clayton Smith, Western
Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd,
#11057, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1057; Phone:
270.745.3750; Fax: 270.745.6493; Email:
[email protected]
Pecan (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Program Chair: Marion Simon, Kentucky State
University, 400 East Main, Agriculture, Food Science
& Sustainable Systems, St. Frankfort, KY 40601;
Phone: 502.597.6437; Email:
[email protected]
Program Chair-Elect: John Green, The University of
Mississippi, Rm 637 Lamar Hall, P. O. Box 1848,
University, MS 38677-1848; Phone: 662.915.7295;
Secretary/Treasurer: James O. Bukenya, Alabama
A&M University, Resource Economics, PO Box 1042,
Normal, AL 35762; Phone: 256.372.5729; Email:
[email protected]
Mesquite (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Navarro (LCC-across street)
Nueces (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Pecos (3rd floor-Hill Country Level)
Regency Ballroom-Center-West & East
(2nd floor-B level)
Regency Ballroom-East Ballroom #1,2,3
(2nd floor-B level)
Regency Ballroom-Foyer (2nd floor-B level)
Regency Ballroom-West Ballroom # 4,5,6
(2nd floor-B level)
Rio Grande Ballroom (2nd floor-B level)
Rio Grande Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor-B level)
Rio Grande Ballroom-Center, East & West
(2nd floor-B level)
Seguin (LCC-across street)
Seguin Foyer (LCC-across street)
Past President: Robert Zabawa, Tuskegee
University, Anthropology & Rural Development,
Tuskegee, AL 36088; Phone: 334.727.8114; Email:
[email protected]
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MEETING ROOM INFORMATION
FLOOR DIAGRAMS
Meeting Rooms by Floor
Lobby Level
Chula Vista
Chula Vista Boardroom
Hotel Lobby
Second Floor (B Level)
Regency Ballroom
- East Ballroom #1,2,3
- West Ballroom # 4,5,6
- Center Ballroom –East & West
- Ballroom Foyer
Rio Grande Ballroom
- East, Center & West
Foyer
Medina
Guadalupe
Hill Country Level-Third Floor
Nueces
Frio
Blanco
Llano
Pecos
Directors
Mesquite
Live Oak
Pecan
Garden Terrace-Fourth Floor
Garden Terrace
Losoya Convention Center-Across Street
Bowie AB
Bowie C
Navarro
Maverick A
Maverick B
Seguin
Seguin Foyer
La Vista Terrace (in LCC)
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FLOOR DIAGRAMS
FLOOR DIAGRAMS
Garden Terrace is
also on 4th Floor.
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FLOOR DIAGRAMS
FLOOR DIAGRAMS
La Vista Terrace is located across the
street in The Losoya Convention Center.
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SAAS ANNUAL RECEPTION
Sponsored by
SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
Southern Association
of
Agricultural Scientists
An affiliate of the following ten state Farm Bureaus:
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Randy Veach, President
P.O. Box 31, Little Rock, AR 72203-0031
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
John Hodlick, President
th
5700 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Zippy Duvall, President
1620 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Mark Haney, President
P.O. Box 20700, Louisville, KY 40250-0700
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Ronald Anderson, President
P.O. Box 95005, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9005
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Mike McCormick, President
6311 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39215
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Larry Wooten, President
P.O. Box 27427, Raleigh, NC 27611-7427
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
David Winkles, President
P.O. Box 754, Columbia, SC 29202
Texas Farm Bureau
Russell Boening, President
P.O. Box 2689, Waco, TX 76702-2389
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Wayne F. Pryor, President
P.O. Box 27552, Richmond, VA 23261
Conference participants are encouraged to write
and thank their state Federation for the support of
the SAAS Social and Reception.
Future Meeting Dates & Locations
2017 – Mobile, Alabama (Feb 3-7)
2018 – Jacksonville, Florida (Feb 2-6)

One Hundred and Sixth - Southern Association of Agricultural

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