TAIA advocates, influences, educates, and provides services to support its members in their quest to foster a sustainable business environment while being productive stewards of agriculture.
Help Shape the Future of Texas Agriculture
The TAIA Summer Meeting brings together industry leaders and members from across Texas to discuss the issues, opportunities, and priorities impacting agriculture today and into the future.
Lubbock Regional Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Program
7:30–8:15 AM
Registration and Display Visitation
8:15–8:30 AM
Welcome
TAIA Board Chairman Jesse Stephenson, American Plant Food
8:30–9:20 AM
Update on IPM Control of Cotton Jassid
Dr. Suhas Vyavhare, Texas AgriLife Extension, Lubbock
9:20–10:10 AM
Balancing Drift Control and Efficacy
Clay DeGray, Greenleaf Technologies, Covington, LA
10:10–10:25 AM
Break
10:25–11:15 AM
Making Crop Decisions Based on the 2027 Weather Forecast
Jordon Garza, National Weather Service, Lubbock
11:15 AM–12:05 PM
Pesticide Laws and Regulations
Cheryl Goswick, Texas Department of Agriculture, Lubbock
12:05–12:40 PM
Lunch
Prepared by Cody Hurdt, CHS Agronomy
12:40–1:30 PM
Foundations of Fertilizer
Dr. Bryan Rutter, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
1:30–2:20 PM
Controlling Reniform Nematodes
Ken Lege, Texas AgriLife Extension, Lubbock
2:20–2:35 PM
Break
2:35–3:25 PM
Irrigation Management with Limited Water Availability
Dana Porter, Texas AgriLife Extension, Lubbock
3:25–4:15 PM
Cotton & Corn Fertility
Katie Lewis, Texas AgriLife Extension, Lubbock
Thank You to Our Sponsors
TAIA appreciates the support of our industry partners and sponsors who help make this event possible.
Sponsorship Opportunities Include:
Don’t Miss the Conversations Shaping Texas Agriculture
Connect with industry leaders, strengthen relationships, and help guide the future of the Texas ag industry.