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quote-Paul Brierley, Inaugural YCEDA Executive Director-YCEDA’s role is to understand what industry needs and get researchers and other people working on these problems.

quote-Dr. Shane Burgess, University of Arizona-The center’s mission is heavily influenced by input we receive from our stakeholder groups. The University of Arizona will not drive the mission; rather, we will develop it from deep consultative input from o

quote-Vic Smith, JV Smith Companies-The thought that we can have a public-private partnership working on issues unique to desert agriculture is a pretty exciting opportunity.

quote-Robby Barkley, Barkley Ag Enterprises-There’s no organization in the country, that I’m aware of, that has gone to the lengths that the Yuma center has to help growers manage salts and water balance appropriately to be efficient as we can.

quote-Paul Brierley, Inaugural YCEDA Executive Director-We have the opportunity in Yuma to keep pushing the envelope and do world-class AgTech development.

Updated and expanded economic contribution analysis of Yuma agriculture

Session One: Use-Inspired Research for Addressing Soil Health Needs of Desert Ag

In the first session of the symposium, University of Arizona researchers take the stage to discuss the importance of use-inspired research in tackling soil health challenges. Join us as they delve into innovative approaches and practical solutions for enhancing soil health.

0:00 - Session 1 Intro - Dr. Joey Blankinship

0:01:34 - Uarizona's Roots in Soil Health Research - Dr. John Chorover

0:20:39 - UArizona Presidential Advisory Commission Report - Kim Patten

0:38:39 - ARID: Finding Solutions for Challenges Facing Arid Land Agriculture - Dr. Duke Pauli

Session Two: Applied Research for Addressing Soil Health Needs of Desert Ag

In this engaging session, scientists and researchers convene to explore applied research methods aimed at tackling the soil health requirements specific to desert agriculture. The discussion is skillfully moderated by Dr. Ethan Orr, offering a comprehensive exploration of practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of desert farming. Tune in to gain valuable insights from this expert-led conversation.

0:00 - Economic Incentives and Programs to Improve Soil Health and Irrigation - Dr. Ethan Orr

0:15:30 - Effective Measurements of Soil Health - Dr. Jenny Bower

Afternoon Keynote: Mycorrhizae in Agriculture: Past, Present and Future

In this keynote presentation, we are privileged to host Dr. Nancy Johnson from Northern Arizona University. Join us to hear her expert insights on the role of mycorrhizae in agriculture, providing valuable perspectives on this vital aspect of farming and soil health.

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