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March 19, 1999
Information Agriculture conference set for Aug. 9-11WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The popular Information Agriculture conference series will continue with InfoAg99, scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at Purdue University. The conference, which will be at Purdue's Stewart Center, is organized by the Potash and Phosphate Institute (PPI), Foundation for Agronomic Research, and Purdue Cooperative Extension Service."The 1999 program will focus on adaptation of site-specific technologies and information systems related to crop production. Past conferences provided effective forums that brought together diverse groups in production agriculture. The upcoming conference will feature analysis and interpretation of data and its incorporation into comprehensive nutrient management planning and decision-making," said Paul E. Fixen, PPI senior vice president and conference planning coordinator. Component sections of the new Site-Specific Management Guidelines handbook will be presented. In addition to an agenda of expert speakers and workshop sessions for smaller groups, there will be an exhibit area where companies and organizations can display new products and services in data management, analysis and communications technology. A communications showcase will feature educators demonstrating how communications among farmer/dealer/landlord/banker can be improved with available technologies for more profitable production. A "CyberFarm community" will demonstrate the potential of information technology. Another key section of the program will highlight aspects of building a business around site-specific systems. Experts will discuss service business opportunities for retailers and consultants. The CyberDealer Workshop returns with a fresh look at putting the pieces together for a business plan. The conference is expected to appeal to a cross-section of people in agriculture, including top farmers, fertilizer dealers, consultants, Certified Crop Advisers, farm managers, government agency personnel, university researchers, teachers, Extension specialists and international participants. The registration fee is $350 per person for payment received by July 10, and $450 thereafter. More details on registration procedure, exhibitor fees and hotel accommodations are available at www.ppi-far.org/infoag99, or by calling (605) 692-6280; fax, (605) 697-7149. CONTACT: Chris Johannsen, professor of agronomy, (765) 494-6248
Compiled by Chris Sigurdson, (765) 494-8415; sig@ecn.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
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