Plan to Attend U of I Agronomy Day 2012
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to discover the latest findings in crop sciences during the 56th annual Agronomy Day at the University of Illinois on August 16.
“Agronomy Day is a great way for farmers, industry leaders, gardeners, and the general public to learn about new research in crop science and horticulture at the U of I,” said Bob Dunker, agronomist and superintendent of the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center and chairperson for Agronomy Day.
More than 1,000 visitors are expected to attend Agronomy Day at the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center on the Urbana campus. The Crop Sciences Research and Education Center is located south of the U of I’s main Urbana-Champaign campus off of St. Mary’s Road on South Wright Street Extended. Researchers will discuss a variety of topics from soil fertility, to insect management, crop production, weed control, corn and soybean genetics, plant diseases, farm economics, and agricultural engineering.
Agronomy Day begins at 7 a.m. Field tours depart from the St. Mary’s location, making stops at research plots and repeating every half-hour until noon. Lunch is available for a nominal charge. The exhibition tent will feature exhibits by ACES programs, commercial vendors, research posters, and student clubs.
More information and registration can be found at http://agronomyday.cropsci.illinois.edu/, or by contacting Sandy Osterbur at 217-333-4424 or e-mailing saosterb@illinois.edu.
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