Bryan Young, Southern Illinois University weed scientist, explains the performance and economic analyses of Roundup Ready and Conventional weed management systems.


Paul Brown, Purdue University, shares information about using soy in aquaculture programs.

James Pettigrew, University of Illinois animal nutritionist, enlightens the audience with current trends in use of soy by the animal feed industry.

Barbara Klein, University of Illinois food scientist, explains the proactive approach to reducing obesity in children.

Lila Vodkin, University of Illinois soybean geneticist, provides the audience with current molecular approaches that provide genetic information pertinent to soybean production research.


Wayne Pedersen, University of Illinois soybean pathologist, engages Illinois soybean producers with current research and management strategies for emerging diseases.

Glen Hartman, University of Illinois and USDA-ARS soybean pathologist, presents the details of the coordinated framework to manage soybean rust from a local and national perspective.

Pete Goldsmith, University of Illinois agricultural economist, broadens our perspective for specialty grain markets.

John Russin, Southern Illinois University Associate Dean in College of Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems, tells soybean producers what to expect for emerging soybean diseases in Illinois.

Jason Bond, Southern Illinois University nematologist/pathologist with X. Gao, Senior Research Specialist and Terry Niblack, University of Illinois nematologist displaying a poster that presents an improved test for SDS in soybeans.

Attendees at the 2005 Spring Forum enjoy Ken Dalenberg's introductions for all the Spring Forum speakers.

The 2005 Spring Research Forum included a poster session that featured current research for all the Managed Research Areas.


Bill Simmons, University of Illinois weed and soil scientist, takes a break to enjoy the poster session.


The 2005 Spring Research Forum featured a buffet lunch that included soy enhanced lasagna--good for your health.

Lunch time allows for great conversations among participants including Illinois soybean growers, Checkoff Board Members, and university researchers.

 

After lunch, participants will view numerous posters displaying current research funded by the Illinois Soybean Checkoff Board.

 

Bryan Endres, University of Illinois College of Law, visits with several soybean producers at lunch after he presents information about 'Traceability and Coexistence: Responding to the Latest Export Challenges Faced by America's Farmers'.