Runnels and Tom Green Counties 4-28-09

Issues and Needs for the next 3-5 years

1. Economics
   a. Evaluation of New Technologyb. Best Management Practicesc. Operating with Regulationd. Deer/Hog Damagee. Alternative Crops/Fuel Cropsf. Volunteer Cotton

   g. Cotton Root Rot

   h. Morning Glory

   i. Herbicide Resistant Crops

   j. Nematodes

   k. Water Conservation

   l. Carbon Credits

2. Environmental Quality
   a. Clean Air
   b. Clean Water
   c. Reduced Pesticide
   d. Best Management Practices
   e. Water Conservation
   f. Carbon Credits
   g. Pollinators
   h. Operating with Regulations
   i. Evaluation or new Technology
   j. Alternative Crops
3. Food Safety
   a. Reduced Pesticide
   b. Clean Water
   c. Evaluating Net Technologies