Agricultural outlook & management seminar series

AgDM Newsletter October, 2008

Ann Johanns Agricultural outlook & management seminar series

Ann M. Johanns, extension program specialist, 641-732-5574, aholste@iastate.edu

Iowa State University Extension is offering Agricultural Outlook and Management seminars throughout November 2008 to address outlook and management issues.

These seminars are 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 also will receive an overview of the agricultural industry and learn how changes may affect Iowa producers.

Meeting registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for each location with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m. Most locations will conclude at approximately 3:00 p.m., though some sites may go longer.

The registration fee is $35.00 for most locations (Amana is $45.00). Registration includes lunch, refreshments, and materials at all locations. Pre-registration is required one week prior to the seminar.

Locations

November 12	Fort Dodge Best Western Starlight Village
November 13	Waterloo Hawkeye Community College - Tama Hall
November 14	West Des Moines DMACC West Campus
November 17	Amana Holiday Inn - I-80, Exit 225
November 19	Cherokee Western Iowa Tech Community College
November 21	Atlantic Cass County Community Building

Program Highlights include:

Agricultural Industry Overview
- Bruce Babcock, Fort Dodge
- Dermot Hayes, Waterloo, West Des Moines, & Cherokee
- John Miranowski, Amana
Corn & Soybean Market Outlook Information & Management Considerations
- Chad Hart, extension grain marketing specialist
Swine & Beef Outlook Information & Management Considerations
- John Lawrence, extension livestock marketing specialist
Managing Crop Margins for 2009
- Area farm management field staff specialist
Legal Issues
- Steve Moline, Atlantic, Amana, Fort Dodge, & Cherokee

Attend a seminar to learn:

Current market outlook information and management considerations for grain and livestock.
An assessment of the effect of higher energy prices on profitability and discuss management considerations.

The seminars are open to anyone who wishes to attend. More information on meeting locations and registration is available at: www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html. For questions on registration, call (319) 433-1286.