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THOMAS OBERTHÜR JOINS STAFF OF IPNI AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST ASIA PROGRAM
March 1, 2010 - Norcross, Georgia, USA - Dr. Thomas Oberthür is joining the staff of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) as Director for the Southeast Asia Region. He will be based in Penang, Malaysia, and will serve as the leader of IPNI’s programs of agronomic research and education in the region. Dr. Oberthür succeeds Dr. Christian Witt in this responsibility. Dr. Witt has joined the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as Senior Program Officer for Soil Health, Agricultural Development Program. He will be part of a team focusing on farmer production and agricultural development, targeting Africa and South Asia.
“With his strong skill sets related to problem solving and strategic thinking, plus his expertise in relationships between agricultural product quality and farming systems management, Dr. Oberthür will be a valuable addition to our scientific staff,” said IPNI President Dr. Terry Roberts. “We welcome Thomas to the staff and feel assured he will continue the high standards of positive results for the IPNI program in Southeast Asia.”

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Better Crops with Plant Food Issue No. 1 of 2010 Now Available Online
The current issue of Better Crops with Plant Food (No. 1 of 2010) contains an array of topics related to plant nutrition around the world. Economic and environmental implications of sensor-based nitrogen management are considered for corn production in North America. An article from Argentina describes a case study highlighting the benefits of long-term on-farm demonstrations in the Central Pampas. Two articles from China are included, one on balanced fertilization for ginger production and the other on optimal fertilization for the no-till rice-wheat cropping system. Impact of potassium nutrition on food quality of fruits and vegetables is considered in a condensed literature review, while visual indicators of potassium deficiency in corn are discussed in a separate article. A report from India outlines advantages of the the soil system-based approach for fish pond fertilization in that region. From Ecuador, there is a report highlighting liming effect on pineapple yield and soil properties in volcanic soils. Winning images from the 2009 IPNI nutrient deficiency photo contest are featured along with background information on the top entries. Two new videos from IPNI are highlighted. They are titled "The Right Way to Grow...4R Nutrient Stewardship" and "The Right Way to Grow Wheat...4R Nutrient Stewardship." The issue closes with a back cover commentary titled "Precision Technology for Right Nutrient Management."
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PREPARING FOR THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED CROP ADVISER EXAM STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE FROM IPNI

Individuals preparing for the 2010 International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) exam will be interested to know that an updated edition of the popular study guide offered by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is now available.
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The Crop Nutrition Network in the CREA Region of Southern Santa Fe, Argentina
The Regional Consortium of Agricultural Experimentation (CREA), a farmer organization based in Southern Santa Fe, has collaborated with IPNI to establish a network of field experiments
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Site-Specific Nutrient Management of Wheat in Eastern India
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the site-specific nutrient management (SSNM) in wheat in eastern India.
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Evaluation of New Maize Hybrids Response to Zinc in Chihuahua, México
New maize hybrids used extensively in Latin America frequently show Zn deficiency.
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Response of Potato to Ammonium Sulfate Nitrate in Idaho
A field experiment was conducted near Paul, Idaho, on irrigated potatoes to compare these experimental N fertilizers with conventional farmer practices that primarily rely on the use of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN).
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New Videos from IPNI Feature 4R Nutrient Stewardship
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2010 IPNI Science Award
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Winners of IPNI 2009 Nutrient Deficiency Photo Contest Announced
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IFA Technical Symposium - Sun City, South Africa, 20-22 April 2010.
The IFA Technical Symposium advances the development and adoption of technology improvements, leading to increased productivity, greater efficiency, and improved environmental performance.
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IPNI Presentations at 2009 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings

At the 2009 Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America in Pittsburgh, IPNI participated with eight presentations.
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