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Dr. Harold F. Reetz Jr. President Foundation for Agronomic Research

Dr. Harold F. Reetz Jr. President Foundation for Agronomic Research. PPI Becomes IPNI. January 1, 2007, the Potash & Phosphate Institute and its world-wide programs became a part of the newly organized International Plant Nutrition Institute.

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Dr. Harold F. Reetz Jr. President Foundation for Agronomic Research

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  1. Dr. Harold F. Reetz Jr. President Foundation for Agronomic Research

  2. PPI Becomes IPNI January 1, 2007, the Potash & Phosphate Institute and its world-wide programs became a part of the newly organized International Plant Nutrition Institute

  3. Charter Members of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) January 1, 2007 Former PPI Members

  4. FAR and IPNI • FAR continues to provide funding for IPNI research programs in North America. • IPNI Regional Directors coordinate projects in their respective regions • Assist in project development • Assist in data analysis and interpretation • Assist in outreach/implementation • FAR provides inter-university coordination. • FAR seeks matching funding and grants.

  5. FAR Main Program • Research • Coordinating multi-state projects • Special initiatives • Corporate directed projects • Education • Conferences (InfoAg, Agronomic Science, Agro-Economics, etc.) • Hands-on and computer/internet training • Tours (Brazilian soybean rust tour, Midwest Precision Ag Tour) • Support from IPNI, PAQ, CENTREC, TFI, etc.

  6. Conferences • InfoAg Series---since 1995 • InfoAg 2007 • Springfield, Illinois July 10-12, 2007 • Regional InfoAg Conferences • InfoAg Mid-South • Starkville, MS February 7-8, 2007 • InfoAg Northwest • Kennewick, WA February 20-21, 2007 • Others to be announced for 2008 • Other research/education conferences being planned

  7. FAR Seeks Cooperators • Research partnerships with universities, ARS, industry. • FAR positioned to play facilitator role in grant proposals, cooperative agreements, etc. • FAR can build teams of researchers and teams of funding sources • FAR/IPNI can coordinate research and outreach efforts • FAR can seeks matching support to leverage contributions.

  8. NRCS-CIG Project • 3-Year Project--2005-2008 • Fertilizer Best Management Practices • 6 Major cropping systems in 6 states • Stakeholder Teams to provide input • IPNI Regional Directors as Team Leaders

  9. New FAR Website Look----revised functionality www.farmresearch.com

  10. FAR Fund-Raising CampaignTargetingCompanies and Individuals

  11. New Video Campaign Designed to call attention to the need for increased funding for production systems research, including nutrient management, cultural practices, precision technology, and especially integrated systems. Opportunities for companies and individuals to contribute to research that directly affects their future. Tax-deductible contributions. Corporate matches for individual contributions. Seeking long-term commitments to help us support long-term studies. www.farmresearch.com

  12. Foundation for Agronomic Researchwww.farmresearch.com Dr. Harold F. Reetz Jr. President Foundation for Agronomic Research hreetz@FARmresearch.com

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