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
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 Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding Enhanced-Efficiency of Nitrogen Fertilizers
Dr. Greg Schwab, Food Security Solutions, Tampa, FL
9:20 – 10:10 AM The Importance of Sulfur Nutrition
Dr. Elizabeth Lemings, Tessenderlo Kerley, Stillwater, OK
10:10 – 10:25 AM Break
10:25 – 11:15 AM Using the Correct Spray Tips
Aaron Miller, TeeJet Technologies, Wheaton, IL
11:15 – 12:05 PM IPM Updates on Grass Mealybug, Corn Leafhopper and Cotton Jassid
David Kerns, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, College Station
12:05 – 12:35 PM Lunch
12:35 – 1:25 PM What Effects Will AI Data Centers Have on Agriculture Water
Jay Bragg, Texas Farm Bureau, Waco
1:25 – 2:15 PM Using IPM in Grain Storage
Sid Chambers, Central Life Sciences, Houston
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 – 3:20 PM Pesticide Laws and Regulations
Dale Scott, Texas Department of Agriculture, Austin
3:20 – 4:10 PM Update on the Screwworm Program in Texas
Tracy Tomascik, Texas Farm Bureau, Waco
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.