We'll be offering more diverse topics this year.

2009 Speakers

The following is a listing of our speakers for each session.


Session 1: Production & Agronomy

  • Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. - Precision Ag, Inc.
  • Tom Ruehr, Ph.D. - Professor Emeritus, Cal Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
  • Pete Goodell, Ph.D., P.M. Specialist - U.C. Cooperative Extension
  • Steve Wright, Farm Advisor - U.C. Cooperative Extension

Session 2: Technology & Techniques

  • Tim Sherrill - J.G. Boswell Company
  • Brock Taylor - Brock Taylor Consulting
  • Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. - Precision Ag Inc.
  • David Anderson, Global Leader Cotton Breeding - Dow/Phytogen
  • Bob Hutmacher, Ph.D., Center Director - U.C. Cooperative Extension
  • Daniel Burns, Owner - San Juan Ranch

Session 3: Outlook & Updates

  • Craig Stevens - Dunavant of California
  • Jeff Elder, Chairman - Supima
  • Earl Williams, President & CO - California Cotton Growers & Ginners Association
  • Ted Sheeley, Chairman - Cotton Inc./Owner, ACAL Management