A conference on site-specific crop and soil management and computer communication systems for agriculture will be held at the Stewart Center, Purdue University, August 9-11, 1999. This is the fourth in the series of Information Agriculture Conferences and is organized by the Potash & Phosphate Institute (PPI), the Foundation for Agronomic Research (FAR) and Purdue University. Features of InfoAg99 include:

* Nutrient Management Planning: How to find and use information for making agronomic and environmental decisions about applying manure and fertilizer. Features a case study of an actual livestock operation; hands-on experience with computerized planning tools.

* Building a Business Around Site-Specific Systems: Business leaders discuss service business opportunities for retailers and consultants. The CyberDealer Workshop returns with a fresh look at putting the pieces together into a business plan.

* Site-Specific Management Guidelines Live: New technology extends the capabilities of data collection and field operations equipment. Sessions will discuss crop, soil and pest management, on-farm research, remote sensing, yield monitors and information management.

*Data Analysis & Communications Showcase: Data Analysis features GIS vendors interpreting and analyzing data collected through site-specific research projects. Communications Showcase demonstrates how improved communications among farmer/dealer/landlord/banker better uses available resources in developing nutrient management plans for more profitable production.

For more information, updates and details see - http://www.ppi-far.org/infoag99/