The World Agricultural Forum for 2007 will take place next week in St. Louis. The agenda says it kicks off with a reception on Monday, May 7.

They’ve got some interesting names on the program like Mariann Fischer Boel, Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development for the European Union. She’ll be doing the keynote address.

As you might guess biofuels are a major topic. Sessions on it include:

BIOENERGY: HOW DO WE RATIONALIZE INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURE TO AUGMENT FOSSIL FUELS?
HOW CAN WE MAKE BIOENERGY A SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT WITHOUT AFFECTING FOOD SUPPLIES?
Are Biofuels an Option for Developed Economies?
How Do We Balance Conflicting Forces: The Debate on “Food and Fuel”?
What are the Social, Ethical and Environmental Issues in Bioenergy and Agriculture?
What affect does Biofuel Have on Smallholder Farmers?