Minutes of the 24th
Central Alfalfa Improvement Conference
June 18 to 20, 1995
Spearfish, South Dakota
The conference was called to
order at 7:59 am on June 19, 1995 by Chair
Lanny Rhodes. Those in attendance were
welcomed by Kevin Kephart, site host, and
David Bryant, Dean of the College of Agricultural
and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State
University (SDSU). Jim Gerwing from SDSU
presented an overview of forage and alfalfa
production in South Dakota. Kevin Kephart
chaired a session in honor of N.E. Hansen's
100th anniversary. Kevin presented a history
of South Dakota, and how that shaped the
framework within which Hansen was to later work
at SDSU. David (Hansen's Grandson) and Naomi
Gilkerson provided a family perspective of Hansen's
exploits. The session closed with Ray Moore,
former Research Director at SDSU, summarizing
Hansen's scientific contributions to SDSU and
the USA.
The scientific program commenced
at 10:20 am with a contributed paper session.
In mid-afternoon a one hour long general
discussion was held focusing on issues related
to alfalfa variety testing. This was followed
by refreshment break when posters were viewed.
The CAIC business meeting was called
to order at 4:00 pm by chair Lanny Rhodes.
Mark McCaslin moved that the minutes from
the 1994 CAIC conference be approved. The
motion was seconded by Clive Holland, and
passed unanimously. Old business included
election of a new vice-chair to replace the
position vacated by Cheryl Fox. Thad Busbice
was nominated, and was elected by unanimous
vote. Mike Peterson was nominated as incoming
secretary, and also was elected by unanimous vote.
Craig Sheaffer proposed that procedures used
for variety testing at various institutions be
carefully evaluated, and standardized
procedures put in place. This issue is to be
discussed at a future CAIC meeting. New business
included site selection for future meetings. The
1996 CAIC will be held in conjunction with the
North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference
June 16 to 20, 1996 in Oklahoma City OK. The
site for the 1997 CAIC will LaCrosse WI, and
will be co-hosted by Forage Genetics and Cal-West.
The date for the 1997 meeting was not determined,
but will work around the International Grasslands
Congress June 8 to 18 in Canada. Sharie Nygaard
and Jessica Brummer presented the following report
from the resolutions committee:
"Be it resolved that the participant
of the 24th CAIC held at Spearfish, SD on June
18 to 20, 1995 convey their sincere appreciation
to: the CAIC Planning Committee for the planning
and coordination of these outstanding meetings;
the Local Arrangements Chair, Kevin Kephart, and
his colleagues and staff; to Lanny Rhodes,
Chair of the CAIC, Kevin Kephart, David Bryant,
and Jim Gerwing for their opening remarks and
welcomes, and to Kevin Kephart, David and Naomi
Gilkerson, and Ray Moore for the well-received
commemoration of N.E. Hansen's importance to
agricultural and horticultural sciences; the
contributing scientists for their informative
oral and poster presentations communicating the
latest in alfalfa and alfalfa improvement. Also
to those contributing information, insights,
and opinions in the on-going discussion of
alfalfa variety testing issues; and to the
staff of the Spearfish Ramada Inn for their
hospitality and service."
Respectfully submitted, Sharie
Nygaard and Jessica Brummer.
Jeff Volenec moved to approve
this resolution, which was seconded by Dan
Undersander. Jeff Volenec made the motion
to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded
by Kevin Kephart, and passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
J.J. Volenec
Secretary CAIC
1995 Central Alfalfa Improvement Conference Proceedings
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