Nebraska Agri-Business Association, Inc.

1335 H St., Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508-3784
Phone: (402) 476-1528 • Fax: (402) 476-1259
"Agricultural Input Supplies, Products and Services for our Nebraska Producers"






2008 NEBRASKA AGRI-BUSINESS EXPO
PROGRAM

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Seminars
EPA Commercial Applicator Licensing
Testing & Re-certification
HILL ROOM - Hilton Hotel
Instructor - Bob Klein, WCREC, North Platte, NE
$40.00 to Re-certify, $70.00 for Initial Certification.

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
9:45 - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.



1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Registration
General Standards Review
Break
Continuation of Review
General Standards Exam conducted by the Nebraska Dept. of Ag, Lincoln, NE - Buzz Vance, Exam Proctor
(Exam and Lunch - as you finish your exam, proceed to lunch. Program will resume at 1:00 pm)
Ag Plant Review
Break
Continuation of Review
Ag Plant Exam

 

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.



Forklift Safety Training Class - NO CHARGE CASTLE ROOM - Hilton Hotel
Training will cover safety topics required by OSHA. Materials to handle required on-site practical training will be given to attendees to take home and complete. Class Instructor will be Mitch Ricketts, CSP, Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator, Kansas State Research and Extension, Manhattan, KS
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Seminars
QWEST EXHIBIT FLOOR
CCA CEU Classes
Members, Nebraska CCAs AND Non-Members
NO CHARGE with Paid Registration

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.


10:20 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

11:30 - 1:30 Noon

1:30 - 2:20 p.m.

2:20 - 2:45 p.m.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.


Registration

Water Efficiency Improvements in Corn - John McNamara, Monsanto

Break

Early Weeds in Corn , Bob Kacvinsky, Syngenta

Lunch Break

Sulfur Deficiency in No Till , Ray Ward, Ward Laboratories

Nematodes, George Nelson, Midwest Laboratories

pH and Lime, Ken Pohlman & Matt Stukenholtz, Midwest Laboratories
Thursday, January 17, 2008 Seminars
QWEST EXHIBIT FLOOR
CCA CEU Classes
Members, Nebraska CCAs AND Non-Members
NO CHARGE with Paid Registration

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.


10:20 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:10 a.m.

Registration

Maximizing Water & Nutrient Use with New Hybrids - Randy Brown, Land O'Lakes

Break

Precision Ag, Glen Franzluebbers, Central Valley Ag

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Trade Show & Main Program
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 6:00 p.m.


11:30 - 1:30 p.m.


4:00 - 6:30 p.m. 		Exhibitor Registration Only

Trade Show & Registration Opens Visit Exhibits All Day - Qwest Center

Luncheon & NeABA Awards Presentation - Trade Show Floor - Lunch Tickets $15

Trade/Industry Social Hour in Food Court Area of Trade Show Floor - Qwest Center

January 16, 2008 & January 17, 2008
EXHIBITOR PRESENTATIONS
Qwest Center/Trade Show Floor

10:00 a.m.
(Jan. 16th & 17th)
1:30 p.m.
(Jan. 16th)

New John Deere Sprayer Models - John Deere Company

 Direct Command - Ag Leader Technology

Thursday, January 17, 2008
Trade Show & Main Program

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.


9:00 a.m.

BASE Political Action Breakfast - Guest Speaker, Senator Philip Erdman, Ag Committee Chairman - Hilton Hotel Hill Room - Breakfast cost $20.00
Trade Show & Registration Opens Visit Exhibits All Morning - Qwest Center
STUDENT CAREER DAY
8:30 a.m.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.		 Student Career Day - Qwest Center Room 215 & 216 - Second Floor, Qwest Center
Exhibit Scavenger Hunt Groups 1 & 2

10:05 - 10:20 a.m.

10:20 - 10:35 a.m.

10:35 - 11:10 a.m.

10:05 - 11:15 a.m.

 Group 1: Importance of Internships when Entering a New Career - Bill Roberts, Agronomy Sales Manager, CVA
Group 1: Career Discussion - Tom Hermance, Dorchester Co-op
Group 1: Alternative Careers in Ag - Ryan Kirchhoff, Vice President, Farm Credit Services of America
Group 2: Vendor Visits & Table Discussions
11:15 - 12:00 noon
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 - 11:45 a.m.

11:45 - 12:00 noon 		Group 1: Vendor Visits & Discussions
Group 2: Alternative Careers in Ag - Ryan Kirchhoff, Vice President, Farm Credit Services of America
Group 2: Importance of Internships when Entering a New Career - Bill Roberts, Agronomy Sales Manager, CVA
Group 2: Career Discussion - Tom Hermance, Dorchester Co-op
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Groups 1 & 2: Followup Visits
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Groups 1 & 2 - Career Day Luncheon for students and sponsors - Room 213 & 214 Second Floor Qwest Center
Lunch with Guest Speaker: Neil Moseman
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Groups 1 & 2:
OPTIONAL - Post Event Field Trip
11:45 p.m.
12:00 p.m.		 Raffle Drawing
Show Closes!
Updated - January 4, 2008 1:27 PM

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