This presentation was recorded at the Field Advisor Forum on January 16, 2025 in Champaign, IL.
Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes holds a bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (Brazil), a master’s in agronomy from Kansas State University, and a PhD in crop sciences from UIUC. He previously worked at Purdue University, coordinating research on corn nitrogen fertilizer management in cover crop systems. Currently, Dr. Preza Fontes leads the UIUC Field Crops Extension & Research Program, focusing on improving agronomic and environmental performance of field crops in Illinois. His research aims to enhance grain yield, nutrient use efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts like nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions. He also teaches and leads extension outreach activities.
About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield
Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days.
A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.
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