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.
Salado Regional Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Program
Registration and Display Visitation
Welcome
Jesse Stephenson, TAIA Board Chairman | American Plant Food
Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding Enhanced-Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilizers
Dr. Greg Schwab | Food Security Solutions, Tampa, FL
Break
IPM Updates on Grass Mealybug, Corn Leafhopper, and Cotton Jassid
David Kerns | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, College Station
Lunch
How Will AI Data Centers Affect Agricultural Water?
Jay Bragg | Texas Farm Bureau, Waco
Break
Pesticide Laws and Regulations
Dale Scott | Texas Department of Agriculture, Austin
Update on the Screwworm Program in Texas
Tracy Tomascik | Texas Farm Bureau, Waco
Register Today
General Registration
- $50 Registration Fee
- Includes Family Participation
Sponsorship Registration
- $200 or More
- Includes Registration Fee
Contact Information
Texas Ag Industries Association
395 FM 155
La Grange, TX 78945
Phone: 979-968-5602
Email: taia@txag.net
Business Meets Texas Hill Country Hospitality
Bring your family and enjoy everything Fredericksburg has to offer while connecting with industry peers and partners.
Explore:
- Shopping & dining
- Wineries & breweries
- Historic downtown
- Texas Hill Country attractions
- Relaxed networking opportunities
Don’t Miss the Conversations Shaping Texas Agriculture
Connect with industry leaders, strengthen relationships, and help guide the future of the Texas ag industry.