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8:00 |
Registration
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8:30 |
Welcome and Introductions
Beth Nelson - President, National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance
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Moderator
Allen Van Deynze - University of California, Seed Biotechnology Center |
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8:40 |
Current Regulations
Andrea Huberty - Biotechnologist, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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8:55 |
Panel 1: Organic/Feedstock Export/Seed Export Perspectives
Fred Kirschenmann - Distinguished Fellow, Lepold
Center for
Sustainable Agriculture
Kenneth Hobbie - President and CEO, U.S. Grains
Council
Jeff Plourd - Vice President, El Toro Export, LLC
Gregory Lowry - Executive VP, Idaho Crop Improvement Association
Paul Frey - CEO, Cal/West Seeds
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11:35 |
Industry Perspective
Dave Miller - Alfalfa Research Director, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
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12:00 |
Lunch/Listening Session
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1:00 |
Panel 2: Producer/Researcher Perspective - Gene Movement and Adventitious Presence
Mike Phillips - Farm Manager, Nevada Nile Ranch
Paul Bertels - Director of Biotechnology & Economic Analysis, National Corn Growers Association
James Cane - Research Entomologist, USDA's Agricultural Research Service
Dan Putnam - Cooperative Extension Specialist, University of California - Davis
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3:00 |
Breakout Sessions/Reports
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5:00 |
Adjourn
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