Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conference - 2010
Lincoln: February 15 (evening)
Grand Island: February 16
Alliance: February 23
McCook: February 24
This series of Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conferences will cover a number of key economic topics affecting farm management and production decisions for 2010. The morning session will focus on the fundamental outlook for agriculture in 2010 while the afternoon session will address the risk management issues.
| The Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conference series is sponsored in part by funding from the Nebraska Soybean Board. |  |
Agenda
Registration and Refreshments
8:30 - 9:00 (Lincoln 4:00-4:30)
Outlook Session
9:00 - 12:00 (Lincoln 4:30 - 7:00)
Livestock - Darrell Mark
What is the outlook for the livestock market?
How do I manage risk in the livestock operation?
Crops - Paul Burgener and Dan O'Brien
What is the outlook for the grain and oilseeds market?
What are my marketing and risk management decisions?
Inputs - Roger Wilson
What is the outlook for crop and livestock inputs in 2010?
How do I manage input costs and input price risk?
Land - Tim Lemmons and Robert Tigner
Has the land market landed?
Where are cash rents headed?
Are crop-share arrangements keeping pace with changing economics?
Policy - Brad Lubben
What is the outlook in Washington?
What is the direction for ag policy in Washington?
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 (included in registration)
Risk Management Session
1:00 - 2:30 (Lincoln - 7:30 - 9:00)
Understanding Risk and Risk Management - Allan Vyhnalek
How do I get a handle on the risk in my operation?
How do I make risk management decisions in a more uncertain and volatile business climate?
Inforporating Farm Programs and Risk Management Strategies - Brad Lubben and Darrell Mark
How did the ACRE vs. DCP decision work out in 2009 and how will it in 2010-2012?
How will ACRE and SURE affect risk management decisions?
Panel Discussion
Comments and discussion featuring a panel of agricultural risk management professionals from the local community?
Conference Locations
Norfolk
Monday, February 15, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Lifelong Learning Center
601 East Benjamin Avenue
Local Contact: Tim Lemmons, Northeast Res. & Ext.
Center: 402-370-4043, tlemmons2@unl.edu
Lincoln
Monday, February 15, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lancaster County Extension Office
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A
Local Contact: Tom Dorn, Lancaster County Ext.
Office: 402-441-7180 tdorn1@unl.edu
Grand Island
Tuesday, February 16, 9:00 AM -
2:30 PM
Hall County Extension Office, College Park
3180 West Highway 34
Local Contact: Mark Hinze, Hall County Ext. Office:
308-385-5088, mhinze2@unl.edu
Alliance
Tuesday, February 23, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Alliance Country Club
2472 County Road 62
Local Contact: Bill Booker, Box Butte County Ext.
Office: 308-762-5616, wbooker2@unl.edu
McCook
Tuesday, February 24, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Republican Valley Events Center
905 East 7th Street
Local Contact: Brian Strauch, Red Willow County Ext.
Office: 308-345-3390, bstrauch2@unl.edu
