The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
(Vol. 16 No. 44)
IN THIS ISSUE...
WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
Have you welcomed all our new Extension agents who have come on board since January 2010? Following is a list, and hopefully I've caught them all.
Bernadette Trieb, Wabaunsee
Brenda Taxeras, Leavenworth
Corinne Patterson, Lyon
Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, Sedgwick
Sarah Molzahn, Post Rock
Chelsea Richmond, Flint Hills
Mark Seeley, Johnson
Randy Hein, Sumner
Sharon Erickson, Gray
Matt Clark, Kingman
Robin Slattery, River Valley
Leann Spinden, Reno
Julie Niehage, Golden Prairie
Jennifer Schoenfeld, Gove
Melinda Young, Doniphan
Sheryl Carson, Kearny
Anna Schremmer, Phillips-Rooks
James Hartshorn, Leavenworth
Rebecca Reid, Cowley
Kandace Metcalf, Rolling Prairie
Clarence "Marty" Fear, Sunflower
As these new Extension agents come on board, I tell them they have been selected because we believe they will be successful in their positions. And, now it is up to us to work with them and support them towards achieving that success. I know all of us have had great mentors and great support from others. In this case, I hope you are the "other" who gives great support to one or more of these new Extension agents. If you haven't sent them a welcome, introducing yourself to them, please do so.
And, State Fair is coming up this week. Remember to WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES and be proud of your connection to Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension. Let the people of Kansas know how much K-State Research and Extension supports the success of the Kansas State Fair. And, have a great week! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
NEW ONLINE HORTICULTURE WATER ISSUES CLASS
Kansas
State University’s Division of Horticulture is now offering a course entitled
“Water Issues in the Lawn and Landscape” at the
undergraduate (HORT 405) and graduate (HORT 640) levels.
HORT
405 and 640 will be offered online and therefore, is available everywhere to
students and professionals seeking continuing education. This course will examine critical water
issues related to irrigation in urbanizing watersheds, with an emphasis on
water quality and quantity.
Upon
completion of the auditing portion of the course students will be better
prepared for the Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation
Auditor (CLIA) or Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) exam that is
recognized internationally as an industry "standard." GCSAA will also offer 4.5 education points
for successful completion of the course.
For
more information, go to Kansas State University’s Division of Continuing
Education’s website, https://eis.dce.ksu.edu/CreditReg/CourseSearch/
or contact Dale Bremer, bremer@ksu.edu, 785-532-1429. --Dale Bremer
CELLULOSIC BIOFUELS WEB SEMINAR--BIOMASS CONTRACTING
Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series 2010—Seminar 5
Friday, September 24, 2010
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Contracting Matters: A Discussion of Key Legal Considerations in Biomass Production, Harvesting, and Storage Contracts
Presented by Joe R. Thompson—Stoel Rives LLP; Minneapolis, MN
Joe is a partner with the Stoel Rives law firm in Minneapolis, MN. Joe practices in the areas of agricultural business and renewable energy law. Joe has represented farmer cooperatives, and other entities in the development of soybean crush facilities, biodiesel plants, ethanol production facilities, community wind projects and in the acquisition and operation of grain handling and livestock facilities.
Stoel Rives is a full service law firm that provides legal services to clients throughout the United States. The firm is regarded as a leader in corporate, environmental, energy, natural resources, and renewable energy law.
Webinar Series Purpose
Cellulosic ethanol production is an emerging industry. Production practices, materials and business methods are expected to be different from those currently used in agriculture. This webinar series is intended to provide interested individuals with an overview of the ethanol industry and the anticipated needs, from production, agronomic, and contractual perspectives for supplying cellulosic materials to a biofuel plant. This webinar series is presented by National eXtension and the High Plains Extension Energy Team.
Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series 2010
State of the Industry: Corn and Cellulosic Ethanol
March 26, 2010. Presenter: Todd Sneller, Nebraska Ethanol Board
Economics of Cellulosic Biofuels
April 30, 2010. Presenter: Dr. Robert Wisner – Iowa State University (retired)
Cellulosic Biofuel Logistics
May 28, 2010. Presenter: Dr. John Cundiff, Virginia Tech University; discussion of issues associated with biomass production and delivery
Agronomic Impacts of Cellulosic Material Harvest
Corn Stover Feedstock Logistics
June 25, 2010. Presenter: Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State University
Regional Feedstock Supply Opportunity
June 25, 2010. Presenter: Bob McGrath, FSA; study with Imperial, NE, Young Farmers & Ranchers
Contracting Matters: A Discussion of Key Legal Considerations in Biomass Production, Harvesting, and Storage Contracts
Joe R. Thompson, Stoel Rives LLP
Rural Community Infrastructure
TBA
View the archives of previous seminars: http://www.extension.org/ag%20energy
How to Connect:
Start connecting 5 minutes prior to the start time. You need a computer with Internet access and speakers. At the meeting time, copy and paste this URL into your browser to enter the meeting:
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/agenergy/.
At that URL you will find a login page. “Enter as a Guest” with your name, and business or institution and click “Enter Room.” The audio portion of the meeting will be come through your computer speakers.
Anytime before the meeting you can visit this URL to confirm your ability to connect. --Ed Brokesh ebrokesh@ksu.edu
SHARPENING WORK PLACE SKILLS
"Sharpening Workplace Skills" workshop will be held Wednesday, September 29, at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, Wichita. Cost will be $15 and run from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Much of our time at work is spent interacting with other people. This workshop is designed to help Extension Agents and specialists focus more purposefully on basic interpersonal skills from an individual, inward perspective. These skills will help each of us get the most out of ourselves as we work with other professionals and volunteers.
Speakers will include:
Dr. Rusty Andrews, K-State, discussing dealing with emotions, establishing clear boundaries, using and abusing interpersonal “triangles,” handling conflict, and figuring out appropriate roles. Beth Hinshaw, SE area 4-H Specialist, will focus on establishing relationships with office professionals and Dr. Gayle Doll, K-State, will talk about multigenerational interactions and supervision.
This workshop is being sponsored by the Leadership PFT. Registration form and speakers information is posted on the Employee Resources website, under the registrations button or follow this link to http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/employee_resources/DesktopDefault.aspx.
Registration is limited to the first 25 people, first-come, first-serve.
For questions, contact Jodi Besthorn, Sedgwick County, besthorn@ksu.edu; Nancy Honig, Stevens County, nhonig@ksu.edu; or Amy Collins, Stafford County, acollins@ksu.edu. --Jodi Besthorn
MEDICARE BASICS WORKSHOPS IN THE MANHATTAN AREA
Are you turning 65 in the next six months to a year? Do you assist your parents with medical issues? Does the word Medicare send a shiver down your spine? Are you confused about your options and what to expect once your insurance changes? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Medicare Basics workshop is for you. This free class will help you gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.
Choose the location that best suits your schedule:
Wednesday, September 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dorothy Bramlege Public Library, Junction City
Register with Deb Wood at dwood@ksu.edu or by calling 785-238-4161.
Tuesday, October 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park, Manhattan
(snacks provided at this location)
Register on-line at www.riley.ksu.edu or by calling Sharon at 785-537-6350.
Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Marshall County Courthouse Meeting Room, Marysville
Register with Susie Latta at slatta@ksu.edu or call 785-562-3531. --Jennifer Wilson jrwilson@ksu.edu
WATER AND THE FUTURE OF KANSAS CONFERENCE - CALL FOR POSTERS
Sustainable Water Resource Management: Assuring the Future
October 26, 2010, Topeka, Kansas
Call for Posters
The
Water and the Future of Kansas Conference planning committee invites
you to submit titles and abstracts for non-commercial poster papers for
the conference. Online submission is available at www.dce.k-state.edu/conf/waterfuture.
Topics
are open to any water resource-related issues such as policy,
standards, management areas, surveys, municipal, industrial or
agricultural projects, basic water science, and educational programs.
Emphasis on the conference theme, "Sustainable Water Resource
Management: Assuring the Future," is encouraged.
Student posters will be judged and awards will be presented at the conference. Submission deadline is October 1, 2010.
Poster
presenters must also register for the conference and pay the
registration fee. A reduced registration fee is offered to students.
For more information, please visit to the conference website at www.dce.k-state.edu/conf/waterfuture. --Steven Graham sgraham@k-state.edu
2011 NACAA ANNUAL MEETING 4-H TALENT REVUE
The 2011 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AM/PIC) in Overland Park, Kansas is approaching rapidly. I have offered to coordinate the 4-H Talent Revue for the 2011 AM/PIC, but I need your help!
I am asking that you share an entry form with your many talented 4-H members that might want to participate in the 4-H Talent Revue during the meeting. Entry forms will be linked on the website: http://2011ampic.com/. The 4-H member(s) would need to arrive in Overland Park on Saturday, August 6, 2011 and would be available to depart on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. The 4-H Talent Revue will be held Monday evening, August 8, 2011.
The entry form and accompanying audition video is due to the Lyon County Extension Office by November 1, 2010. The 4-H Talent Revue committee will review the audition videos and notify those acts that are selected by December 15, 2010 so that everyone can make appropriate travel plans. Acts that are selected and desire to fly to Kansas City will be reimbursed for air fare and motel rooms for one adult chaperone and the 4-H member(s). Those acts which choose to drive will be reimbursed for actual fuel costs and motel rooms for one adult chaperone and the 4-H member(s).
The committee is looking forward to putting together a fun and entertaining evening for the 2011 NACAA AM/PIC. Please help us by sharing this information with your 4-H families.
If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Brian Rees at the Lyon County Extension Office, 620-341-3220 or brees@ksu.edu; or Beth Hinshaw at 620-669-3888, bhinshaw@ksu.edu.
Thank you for sharing and promoting this opportunity to your 4-H members! --Brian Rees
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