Bouyoucos Conference on Agricultural Geophysics
Program for September 8-10, 2009, in Albuquerque, New Mexico
 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Alvarado Ballroom FGH

September 8, Afternoon Session (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Session Focus:  “Geophysical Techniques Presently Used in Agroecosystems and Potential New Applications”

Moderator:  Barry Allred

Invited Speakers:

1)  James Doolittle (1:00 PM – 1:45 PM)

USDA/NRCS – National Soil Survey Center

Topic:  “Ground-Penetrating Radar in Soil Survey and Soil Research: Past, Present, and Future”

2)  Rick Taylor (1:45 PM – 2:30 PM)

DUALEM, Inc.

Topic:  “Electromagnetic (EM) Induction Techniques Presently Used in Agroecosystems and Potential New Applications”

Session Break (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

3)  Eric Lund (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM)

Veris Technologies, Inc.

Topic:  “Soil EC Mapping in Crop Production: Practices, Problems, and Possibilities”

4)  Jan Hendrickx (3:45 PM – 4:30 PM)

New Mexico Tech, Department of Earth and Environmental Science

Topic:  “Application of Geophysical Methods to Soil Condition Assessment” 

Discussion (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

September 8, Evening Reception with Poster Presentations (5:00 PM to 6:30 PM)

Posters will be presented related to the latest uses of geophysical methods for agricultural applications.  Geophysical equipment manufacturer exhibit booths will also be available for viewing during this time.  Light hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks are provided, and there will be a cash bar present.

September 9, Morning Session (8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)

Session Focus:  “New Field Survey Procedures and the Potential Utilization of Geophysical Techniques Currently Not Employed Extensively for Agriculture”

Moderator:  Hamid Farahani

Invited Speakers:

1)  Jared Abraham (8:00 AM – 8:45 AM)

U.S. Geological Survey, Crustal Imaging and Characterization Team

Topic:  “Agricultural Potential for Airborne Geophysical Techniques”          

2)  André Revil (8:45 AM – 9:30 AM)

Colorado School of Mines, Dept. of Geophysics

Topic:  “A Review of Recent Results Using Active and Passive Geoelectrical Methods (Self-Potential, DC Resistivity, and Induced

Polarization) Relevant to Agriculture”

Session Break (9:30 AM – 10:00 AM)

3)  Kenneth Sudduth (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM)

USDA/ARS – Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit

Topic:  “Soil Strength Profile Sensors”

4)  Ty Ferre (10:45 AM – 11:30 AM)

University of Arizona, Department of Hydrology and Water Resources

Topic:  “The User’s Role in Environmental (and Agricultural) Geophysics: How to Choose a Psychic”

Discussion (11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon)

September 9, Conference Luncheon (12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM)

The luncheon cost is included in the registration fee.  Buffet lunch includes guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips, fiesta salad, green chile stew with chicken, Spanish rice, pinto beans, chicken fajitas, cheese enchiladas, beef tamales, flour tortillas with butter, flan, biscochitos, bread pudding, coffee (regular/decaf) and tea. 

September 9, Afternoon Session (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Session Focus:  “New Agricultural Geophysics Data Analysis Methods”

Moderator:  Mary Collins

Invited Speakers:

1)  Jeffrey Daniels (1:00 PM – 1:45 PM)

Ohio State University, School of Earth Sciences

Topic:  “3D Visualization of Geophysical Data”

2)  Yaoguo Li (1:45 PM – 2:30 PM)

Colorado School of Mines, Dept. of Geophysics

Topic:  “A Review of Applied Geophysical Inversion for Agricultural Applications”

Session Break (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

3)  Chih-Chi Chen (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM)

Ohio State University, ElectroScience Laboratory

Topic:  “Expert Geophysical GPR Systems”

4)  Ulrike Werban and Peter Dietrich (3:45 PM – 4:30 PM)

      Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research

Topic:  “iSOIL - Interactions Between Soil Related Sciences: Linking Geophysics, Soil Science and Digital Soil Mapping”

Discussion (4:30 PM to 5:00 PM)

September 10, Morning Session (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Session Focus:  “Conference Wrap-Up”

Moderators:  Barry Allred, Hamid Farahani, and Mary Collins

1)  Development of Agricultural Geophysics White Paper (8:00 AM – 9:45 AM)

Session Break (9:45 AM – 10:15 AM)

2)  Discussions on Agricultural Geophysics Web Site, Specialized Cutting-Edge Research Topic Groups, Regional Project Teams, Working Group to Establish Ties Between Scientific Societies, and OECD/Chapman Conference Grant Proposal Development Teams (10:15 AM – 12:00 Noon)