Irrigation show offers education
By Ag Weekly
Monday, December 22, 2008 3:51 PM CST
BOISE, Idaho - The latest information about irrigation equipment will be on display at the Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show on Jan. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the O’Callahan’s Conference Center, Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls. The event is free and no registration is necessary.
More than 45 irrigation equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors of landscape and agricultural irrigation products will be at the show to display their latest equipment and services.
“This is a great opportunity for growers and landscape irrigation contractors to come and see the latest developments in the industry and find solutions to their irrigation needs,” said Marty Pettingill, Ag Show Chairman.
Free technical seminars will also be presented. Two classes provide a recertification credit for Idaho’s Private Applicator Licenses (indicated by the asterisks**). Also, six classes have been approved for the Certified Crop Adviser Continuing Education Credit program in the following areas: Soil and Water (SW), Professional Development (PD), Pest Management (IPM), and Crop Management (CM). The following information lists the time the class is given, the course name, teacher, a short course description, classroom and CCA credit.
Agricultural Irrigation Track:
11 a.m.-noon
1. **How much does a bad irrigation system cost you? William Bohl and Howard Neibling, University of Idaho. Problems discussed include: poor distribution of chemicals and/or leaching due to bad equipment design, operation and maintenance. Pocatello Room (1 SW)
2. Show Me the Money - Representatives from Idaho Power, USDA-NRCS, Rocky Mountain Power and Bonneville Power Administration will discuss new cost share and loan programs for the 2009 irrigation season. Twin Falls Room (1 PD)
1-2 p.m.
1. Power-saving irrigation projects - Dennis Ellison, Idaho Power Co.; Bob Smear, Rocky Mountain Power; and Dick Stroh, Bonneville Power Administration. Each representative will discuss one case study for improving an irrigation system. Pocatello Room. (1PD)
2. Preventative Maintenance for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Kay Stinger, Lindsay Corp. will discuss practical maintenance for pivots, wheel lines, and hand lines. Twin Falls Room (1CM)
3-4 p.m.
1. **Mixing and Applying Chemicals Safely - Gale Harding, University of Idaho. Know the proper procedures for handling chemicals. Pocatello Room (1 IPM)
2. Variable Frequency Drives: Applications in Eastern Idaho - Quentin Nesbitt, Idaho Power Co. This class will discuss examples of where to use a drive and how much energy it can save; things to consider when buying a VFD. Twin Falls Room. (1 PD)
Turf Irrigation Track
8:30-10 a.m.
Pump Sizing Basics - Clint Selman, Mitchell Lewis & Saver. This course will teach how to determine GPM and Total Dynamic Head needed to select the correct pump. Temple View/River View Rooms
10:30-11:30 a.m.
1. Pavers and Retaining Walls n Mark Dooley, Basaltic. Learn the proper procedures for installing pavers and building retaining walls. River View Room
2. Troubleshooting - Steve Eglin ton, Pipe co, Inc. Learn how to find and fix problems with sprinkler start-ups, valves and controllers. Temple View Room
1:30-2:30 p.m.
1. Filters - Ryan Bushman, Inman Interest. Learn how to select the right filter for the right application. Also understand the difference between mesh and micron filters. River View Room
2. Backflow - Gary Frantz, Fitzpatrick Sales. This class will discuss proper installation of backflow devices, how they work, and troubleshooting problems. Temple View Room.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
1. Drip Irrigation - Cary Snyder, NetFind USA. Learn how and when to use a drip irrigation system. River View Room
2. Glue School - Clay Smith, G&S Sales. Avoid leaks by learning the proper technique for gluing all sizes of PVC pipe. Temple View Room
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