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Conference Dates and Times
| Cornhusker Economics ConferenceUNL Extension and the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics are proud to present their 7th annual management and outlook conference series across Nebraska in late February. Register and participate in one of this year’s conferences to hear UNL ag economists and educators team up with leading ag econ specialists from across the region to discuss the ag situation and outlook for 2012. Printable Agenda Registration InformationThe cost for each conference is $25, which covers refreshments, meal, and all conference materials. Pick a date and time convenient for you to attend and call the local Extension office or contact listed on the left to register. Advance registration suggested at least one week prior to meeting to ensure sufficient meals and materials.
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Crops | Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University will return this year to share his insight on grain and oilseed outlook and risk management decisions in today’s uncertain markets. While market volatility shows the need for sound hedging strategies, concerns about futures market performance and the recent MF Global bankruptcy affecting hedge margin accounts raise questions about the best path ahead for managing market risk. O’Brien will bring his experience and analysis of futures market performance to bear on the issues and discuss implications for producer decisions. |
Livestock | Shane Ellis, livestock marketing specialist at Iowa State University and Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center will discuss the outlook for livestock markets and producer profitability. With outlook for meat demand and continued reductions in cattle supplies, the market fundamentals look strong, but must weigh against grain supplies and feed prices. Ellis and Robb will both bring their expertise to the situation and provide guidance for producer marketing and production decisions in 2012. |
Land and Leasing | The land market has also been moving in the past year and UNL Extension Educators Allan Vyhnalek, Robert Tigner, and Tom Holman will use their local knowledge and analysis to discuss land markets and leasing arrangements with implications for producer decisions. |
Policy | The closing session will feature a focus on agricultural policy and the direction for new farm programs. Brad Lubben, policy specialist, will discuss the policy outlook in Washington and the major policy developments that could affect agriculture in 2012. Then, Lubben will team up with UNL Extension Educators to discuss specific directions for the new farm bill and implications for farm programs, conservation programs, and risk management decisions. |
Contact Brad Lubben for more information at 402-472-2235 or blubben2@unl.edu.
