Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conference - 2009 

• Conference Brochure (with printable registration)
• Online Registration

This series of Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conferences will cover a number of key economic topics affecting farm management and production decisions for 2009.  The morning session will focus on the fundamental outlook for agriculture in 2009 while the afternoon session will address the general economy and the policy outlook, including the new farm bill.

Agenda

Registration and Refreshments
8:30 - 9:00

Commodity Outlook
9:00 - 12:00

Livestock - Darrell Mark
What is the outlook for the livestock market?
How do I manage risk in the livestock operation?

Crops - Paul Burgener
What is the outlook for the grain and oilseeds market?
What are my marketing alternatives and challenges?
How do I handle the production and risk management decisions?

Inputs - Matt Stockton and Roger Wilson
What is the outlook for crop and livestock inputs in 2009?
How do I manage price risk on inputs?
How do I manage input costs and maintain profitability?

Land - Bruce Johnson and Ben Blomendahl
Has the land market landed?
Where are cash rents headed?
Are crop-share arrangements keeping pace with changing economics?

Panel Discussion
Questions and comments for the Commodity Outlook Session speakers

Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 (included in registration)

Economic and Policy Outlook
1:00 - 3:00

General Economy - Federal Reserve Perspective and Lender Panel
Where is the general economy headed?
Is the ag economy's fate tied to the general economy?
How do I make financial management decision in a more uncertain and volatile economy?

Policy Outlook and the New Farm Bill - Brad Lubben
How is the new farm program being implemented and what decisions do I have to make?
How will the new program affect my risk management decisions?
How will agriculture fare under a new Administration and new Congress?

Panel Discussion
Questions and comments for the Economic and Policy Outlook Session speakers?

Conference Locations

Kearney
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Buffalo County Extension Office
1400 E 34th Street
Local Contact: Brent Plugge, Buffalo County Extension
Phone: (308) 238-1235; e-mail: bplugge1@unl.edu

Ogallala
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Grey Goose Lodge
201 Chuckwagon Road (1-80, Exit 126)
Local Contact: Doug Anderson, Keith County Extension
Phone: (308) 284-6051; e-mail danderson3@unl.edu

Scottsbluff
Friday, February 20, 2009
Panhandle Research and Extension Center
4502 Avenue I
Local Contact: Tom Holman, Scotts Bluff County Extension
Phone: (308) 632-1480; e-mail tholman1@unl.edu
Local Contact: Paul Burgener, Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Phone: (308) 632-1230; e-mail: pburgener2@unl.edu

Nebraska City
Monday, February 23, 2009
Kimmel Education and Research Center
5985 G Road
Local Contact: Sarah Heidzig-Krager, Richardson County Extension
Phone: (402) 245-4324, e-mail sheidzig2@unl.edu
Local Contact: Tim Lemmons, Cass County Extension
Phone: (402) 762-3622; e-mail tlemmons2@unl.edu

Columbus
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Dusters Restaurant
2804 13th Street
Local Contact: Allan Vyhnalek, Platte County Extension
Phone: (402) 563-4901; e-mail avyhnalek2@unl.edu