The Southern Mesa Agricultural Conference will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Forrest Park Community Center. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. and the program will start at 8 a.m. The 2019 conference will focus on regulations and policies affecting Texas agriculture. The program will feature information on the latest technology for dryland and irrigated production of cotton. Speakers from across the state and the South Plains area will make presentations concerning current research production trials. Producers will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences with experts, specialists, and other growers. The speakers will include: Dr. Dana Porter, Irrigation Specialist; Dr. Joe Outlaw,