IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Johnson County is hosting an Ag Outlook and Management Seminar on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm.
The program is designed to provide participants with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications.
Speakers include Iowa State University state specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets specialist; Lee Schulz, assistant professor in economics and extension livestock specialist; Wendong Zhang, assistant professor and extension economist; and Ryan Drollette, farm management field specialist. This program takes a deep look into the outlook for agriculture in 2017 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current situation with university experts on the Iowa economy.
“This program will discuss the current downturn in the agricultural sector and its impacts on farmers and the ag industry, and present strategies to deal with them,” Zhang said. “Speakers will provide an overview of crop, livestock and land markets and discuss ag policy.”
The forum will be held at the Johnson County Extension office at 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City, Iowa. Lunch will be served at 12:30 with speakers from 1:00 to 4:00. Registration cost is $35 for advanced registration, an additional $5 fee will be charged to those who register day of the meeting.
Advance registration is recommended by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Johnson County (Iowa City) at 319-337-2145.
For more information about other meeting locations, visit the Iowa State University, Ag Decision Maker website at www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html
