FDRC Hosts Advisory Board Meeting

Written by · Photography by Kyle Spradley · June 23, 2014

On June 16, Superintendent Trent Haggard and the staff at the Fisher Delta Research Center welcomed the center’s Advisory Board for their annual meeting. The group discussed plans at the center and what the future has in store for FDRC. Through tours at the center, research specialists shared with the board members the latest studies going on at the center.

More photos from the day can be found on CAFNR’s Flick Page.

Superintendent Trent Haggard speaks about the new drought simulator shelter at the center.Director Trent Haggard speaks about the new drought simulator shelter at the center.
Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean examines insects being raised as a part of a study.Advisory Board Chairman Jason Bean examines insects being raised as a part of a study.
Earl Vories speaks about the latest research at the center.Earl Vories speaks about the latest research at the center.
Crop Production Specialist Gene Stevens speaks about his group’s latest projects.Crop Production Specialist Gene Stevens speaks about his group’s latest projects.
Irrigation Specialist Joe Henggeler speaks about the latest research.Irrigation Specialist Joe Henggeler speaks about the latest research.
Cotton Specialist Andrea Jones speaks about the center’s microgin and the current studies at the center.Cotton Specialist Andrea Jones speaks about the center’s microgin and the current studies at the center.
Jim Heiser, weed specialist, speaks about the latest projects involving weed science at the center.Jim Heiser, weed specialist, speaks about the latest projects involving weed science at the center.
David Dunn of the Soils Lab speaks to the crowd about their process of testing soils.David Dunn of the Soils Lab speaks to the crowd about their process of testing soils.
Entomology specialist Moneen Jones shares with the group her latest research.Entomology specialist Moneen Jones shares with the group her latest research.