AMES, Iowa - Iowa crop and livestock producers are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 3 pm to learn about grain quality issues and marketing options related to drought. There is no charge to attend the webinar.
"As we near harvest, the attention has shifted to grain quality issues," said Virgil Schmitt, Extension Field Agronomist. "ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will talk about the quality issues farmers can expect, their marketing options, and how crop insurance will address reduced value. Just as important, livestock producers should be prepared for potential feeding challenges
of off-quality grain."
In addition, ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will look to the future and provide the outlook for crop and livestock prices. They also will discuss planning for the 2013 crop, including land lease considerations and the impact of drought on fall fertility decisions for the 2013 crop, Schmitt said.
Farm safety considerations during drought also will be discussed.
County extension offices around the state are hosting the webinar. In east central Iowa, the webinar can be viewed at the Durant Community Center, 606 5th Ave., Durant. Extension Field Agronomist, Virgil Schmitt will be facilitating the meeting along with Bob Owen, Regional Director for east central Iowa. The meeting is being sponsored by the Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine and Scott County Extension offices, and Kent Feeds.
Extension agriculture program specialists will facilitate the program at each site. Time has been allowed for questions and answers following the presentations. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ISU Extension and Outreach website www.extension.iastate.edu/.
To find other hosting sites, contact your County extension office or go to the web site indicated above.
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"As we near harvest, the attention has shifted to grain quality issues," said Virgil Schmitt, Extension Field Agronomist. "ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will talk about the quality issues farmers can expect, their marketing options, and how crop insurance will address reduced value. Just as important, livestock producers should be prepared for potential feeding challenges
of off-quality grain."
In addition, ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will look to the future and provide the outlook for crop and livestock prices. They also will discuss planning for the 2013 crop, including land lease considerations and the impact of drought on fall fertility decisions for the 2013 crop, Schmitt said.
Farm safety considerations during drought also will be discussed.
County extension offices around the state are hosting the webinar. In east central Iowa, the webinar can be viewed at the Durant Community Center, 606 5th Ave., Durant. Extension Field Agronomist, Virgil Schmitt will be facilitating the meeting along with Bob Owen, Regional Director for east central Iowa. The meeting is being sponsored by the Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine and Scott County Extension offices, and Kent Feeds.
Extension agriculture program specialists will facilitate the program at each site. Time has been allowed for questions and answers following the presentations. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ISU Extension and Outreach website www.extension.iastate.edu/.
To find other hosting sites, contact your County extension office or go to the web site indicated above.
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