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Program Symposium: Applying a Systems Approach - Emergent Outcomes of Multidimensional Interactions in Agroecosystems

Tuesday, November 17, 2015: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Auditorium 1 (Convention Center)
Organizers:
Randa Jabbour
Mary Barbercheck
Moderator:
Mary Barbercheck


8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:30 AM
A slug in the system: Unintended effects of neonicotinoid seed treatments in no-till corn and soybeans
Margaret Douglas, Pennsylvania State University ; John Tooker, The Pennsylvania State University
8:55 AM
Disrupting the network? Assessing the impacts of pesticide seed treatments on multi-trophic interactions in the soil system
Lesley Atwood, University of New Hampshire ; Richard Smith, University of New Hampshire ; David A. Mortensen, Pennsylvania State University ; Roger Koide, Brigham Young University
9:20 AM
Premier Presentation: Development of a system approach to multi-pest management: Application of a Bayesian decision theory approach to the joint management of Cephus cinctus Norton (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) and Bromus tectorum L
Fabian Menalled, Montana State University ; Ilai Keren, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ; David K. Weaver, Montana State University ; James Robison-Cox, Montana State University
9:45 AM
Break
10:25 AM
A systems model for extension: Integrating farmer participatory learning, on-farm research and extension outputs
Charlie White, Penn State University ; Tianna DuPont, Penn State Extension ; Dave Hartman, Penn State Extension ; Mena Hautau, Penn State Extension
11:15 AM
Agroecology as an academic platform to improve science capacity and sustainability in agriculture
Alexis Racelis, University of Texas-Pan American ; Danika Brown, University of Texas-Pan American ; Daniel Plas, University of Texas-Pan American ; Tim Sears, University of Texas-Pan American ; Kenneth R. Summy, University of Texas-Pan American ; Angela Chapman, University of Texas-Pan American ; Carlo R. Moreno, University of Texas-Pan American ; Mike Morris, National Center for Appropriate Technology ; Robert Maggiani, National Center for Appropriate Technology
11:40 AM
Concluding Remarks
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