PNVA Conference Exhibitors to Date

PNVA Keynote Luncheon Speaker

Criminal Enforcement of Environmental Laws - Deterrence and a Level Playing Field - Mark Measer, Special Agent in Charge, US-EPA, Criminal Investigations Division

Upcoming Field Days

OSU-Hermiston Ag Research & Extension 2009 Field Days

PNVA Trade Show and Sponsorships Available

The PNVA is gearing up for the 2009 Conference and Trade Show. Trade Show and Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more details, contact the PNVA office at (509) 585-5460.

• 2009 PNVA Trade Show and Sponsorship Form (PNVA Forms)
• PNVA Trade Show Map (PNVA Forms)

PNVA Pre-Conference Workshops
November 10th 2-6 p.m. - Three Rivers Convention Center

The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association will be holding concurrent workshops on Tuesday, November 10th. One will be on Irrigation and the other Succession Planning. As these workshops develop more information will be posted. Class size will be limited.

Support - Agriculture Research at USDA/ARS Prosser

The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association has sent a support letter regarding the Agriculture Research Station at USDA/ARS in Prosser, WA. The focus of the request is $1.8 million to ensure adequate funding for the USDA-ARS research site to facilitate continuation of critical research support to all stakeholders.

• Legislative Contacts (PNVA Forms)
• USDA-ARS Support Letter (PNVA Forms)

2008 Conference Presentations

• An Exploration of PNW Onion Exports - R. Weber (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Bacterial Blight of Carrot: Management and Detection - L. duToit (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Carrot Powdery Mildew: Impacts and Management - L. duToit (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Dry Bulb Onion Maturity - J. Christopherson (2008 Conference Presentations)
• How Big is the Food Growing Footprint? - D. Granatstein (2008 Conference Presentations)
• New Developments In International Trade - J. Reimer (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Old Herbicides Might be the Newest Thing for Weed Control - B. Parker (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Onion Fungicide Seed Treatments - L. duToit (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Onion Transplant Production: Is it Worth It? - B. Simerly (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Planting for Onion Size and Yield - M. Thornton (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Preservation of Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects - M. Vaughan, Xerces (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Soil Insect Control in Vegetables - D. Walsh and T. Waters (2008 Conference Presentations)
• The Columbia Basin Peanut Project - T. Waters (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Thrips Control Trials and Tribulations - T. Waters (2008 Conference Presentations)
• Working with Soil Microbiology - R. Linderman, Plant Health (2008 Conference Presentations)

Pesticide Credits - Oregon

• Correspondence from the PNVA to the ODA regarding Pesticide Credits (PNVA Forms)

2009 PNVA Membership Form

• 2009 PNVA Membership Form (PNVA Forms)