Sessions scheduled across Iowa during November and December

Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Johnson County is hosting a Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminar on December 6, at 12:30. The program is designed to provide agribusiness leaders with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Participants will also receive an overview of the agricultural industry and learn how changes may affect Iowa producers.

Speakers will include ISU Extension and Outreach state specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets specialist; Alejandro Plastina, assistant professor and extension economist; and Lee Schulz, assistant professor and livestock economist. ISU Extension and Outreach field specialists will also be present at the meetings.

This program takes a deep look into the outlook for agriculture in 2018 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current situation with university experts on the Iowa economy.

The seminars will be held in these locations across the state:

  • Waterloo – Friday, Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m. Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall

  • Altoona – Monday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. Polk County Extension Office

  • Fort Dodge – Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Webster County Extension Office

  • Mason City – Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. Hardin County Extension Office

  • Carroll – Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Carrol County Extension Office

  • Spencer – Friday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Spencer School Administrative Building

  • Greenfield – Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. Warren Cultural Center

  • Iowa City – Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. Johnson County Extension Office

  • Mt. Pleasant – Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Henry County Extension

  • Ottumwa – Thursday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Hotel Ottumwa

  • Chariton – Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Pin Oak Conservation, S. Hwy 14

Registration fee for the Iowa City meeting is $35 and is payable at the door. Please call the Johnson County office to preregister (319-337-2145). Lunch is provided and will start at 12:30 with the meeting following lunch. Additional registration information can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html.

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