California Nursery Conference & Grower Tour

Registration

Slow Sand Filters: Remove TMW & Other Pathogens

Salt Management in Recycled Water Affects Perennial Ornamental Species

Considerations on the Quality and Management of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources

Consumer Perceptions of Recycled and Remediated Water

Lorence Oki,  UC Davis

Lloyd Nackley, Oregon State Univ 

Raul Cabrera, Rutgers Univ

Bridget Behe, Michigan State Univ

Break

Session II 

“Nitrogen Stabilizers: What Are They And What Can They Do For Nursery Production?”

An In-Depth Look at Controlled Release Fertilizers with an Emphasis on Phosphorus

Regulating Rhizosphere pH in Container Production

Bert Cregg, Michigan State Univ

Jim Owen, Virgina Tech

Don Merhaut, Univ California, Riverside

Season III

Examining the Footprint of your Production System Components

Using Sensors for Better Irrigation Management Decisions and more.

Dewayne Ingram, Univ Kentucky

 John Lea-Cox, Univ Maryland

Lunch

Session IV 

Does Irrigating with High pH, Low Alkalinity Pond Water Affect Plant Growth?

Interpret Your Water Quality Test Report 

Polyacrylamide as a Potting Mix Amendment Improves Water Quality in Runoff

 Anthony LeBude, North Carolina State Univ

Paul Fisher, Univ Florida

Steve Tjosvold, UCCE 

Break

  Session V 

Clean Water with Plants and Wood Chips

Water and Pesticide Movement in Container Production as Affected by Irrigation Practices

“Retooling: Adding Some More Tools To Your Water Management Toolbox”

Sarah White, Clemson Univ

Tom Fernandez, Michigan State Univ

John Majsztrik Clemson Univ

Adjourn

Wednesday June 2oth Grower Tour 

Pacific Plug and Liner

Four Winds Growers

Suncrest Nurseries

Monterey Bay Nursery

Kitayama Bros