Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an Ag Outlook and Management Seminar in Tipton at the extension office on Thursday, November 6th cost to attend the session is $45 which includes dinner. The seminar is designed to provide agribusiness professionals and producers with an evaluation of current and outlook market conditions as well as expected trends in crop and livestock income potential.
The first speaker for the evening is Dr. Lee Schulz, ISU Extension Economist, presenting on the outlook for beef and pork. Lee will also be discussing how the livestock industry may respond to current prices, margins, and future demand. What will improved margins and the current global economy mean for the future of the meat industry?
The second speaker is Ryan Drollette, ISUEO Farm Management Field Specialist, who will address 2014 Farm Bill decisions. Drollette will discuss the farm program updates and ARC versus PLC program election decisions.
The final speaker will be Dr. Chad Hart, ISU Extension Economist. Chad will discuss the market outlook for corn and soybeans. Crop commodities have experienced price variability in the past three years due to many factors including weather variability and crop size. How big is the current crop and what will happen to demand in the coming months? You won't want to miss the information on the production and demand for corn and soybeans in the coming months.
Meeting registration begins at 3:45 p.m. with the program starting at 4:00 p.m. Program will conclude by 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration cost is $45 per person. Additional fee of $5 for late registrations.
Advance registration is required by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Cedar County (Tipton) at 563-886-6157.
For more information call your local county ISU Extension and Outreach office or contact Ryan Drollette at the ISU Extension and Outreach of Johnson County office at 319-337-2145 or email drollett@iastate.edu.
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