The University of Illinois is planning the first International Agronomy Day on August 27.  The U of I Department of Crop Sciences is encouraging producers from around the globe to participate in this unique forum bringing its nationally renowned faculty together to share the latest in agronomy, weed science, crop production, pest management, agricultural economics and more.

German Bollero, head of the Department of Crop Sciences, said he’s excited about the opportunity for more global engagement. He says – we all face similar challenges in producing food and feedstuffs so we want to provide information based on sound scientific research to help improve global food production.

International Agronomy Day will take place on Monday, August 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. central time at the U of I South Farms, allowing participants time to continue on to Iowa for the 2012 Farm Progress Show on August 28-30. Aaron Hager, International Agronomy Day chairman, says – we hope to create a new tradition for people who attend the Farm Progress Show and add value to their experience.

Courtesy: NAFB News