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Yield of Dreams Field Day Takes Agronomy Days Into Home Stretch

By Kylie Corral

Agronomy Days at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign continues on with events scheduled into September, providing farmers, academics, and locals with a season-long series providing opportunities to discover the latest agronomic breakthroughs. Events hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and Illinois Extension showcase new research findings, demonstrate updated management practices, and provide information that can improve yield and sustainability on the farm.

Attendees can find the lineup of events for the remainder of the season on the Agronomy Days website. Events include tours, open houses, and field days, such as the Crop Physiology Field Day, “Yield of Dreams,” on Aug. 7.

Source : illinois.edu

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