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Rob Wilson, director of the University of California s Intermountain Research and Extension Center in Tulelake, Calif., will face a season of zero water deliveries from the Klamath River as drought continues its chokehold on the West. The loss of water means research will cease on many projects at the station. Tulelake s Intermountain Research and Extension Center, SJ Valley s Westside Research and Extension Center will lose irrigation water.
California farmers aren t the only ones suffering with zero water allocations this season. The research efforts they rely upon from Extension programs will also be hurt as two University of California research stations have been told not to expect surface water deliveries and others may suffer similar water woes this year.
I m surprised, he said.
Byrd addressed fellow cotton specialists from 17 states across the Cotton Belt who evaluate and select the award recipient based on a number of considerations, including exceptional leadership and outstanding industry service. Thank you. I don t think I deserve it, Byrd said. It means a lot.
Byrd also referenced previous winners. There are a lot of big names on that list. I ve always thought of that list as the cream of the crop. I don t think I belong on it but hopefully one day I ll earn it. I appreciate it.
He also thanked BASF. I appreciate everything BASF does for us. It means a lot, he said. I appreciate y all having this opportunity for us.