AMES, Iowa – Before harvest comes to a close, producers, ag lenders and suppliers are already planning ahead for next year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach economists will offer valuable insight on key factors impacting 2020 operating decisions at 13 Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminars to be held across the state in November and December. Adair County Extension will host the Greenfield site Monday, Nov. 25th at the Warren Cultural Center Auditorium, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The three-hour seminar includes information on grain price outlook and global factors to watch, livestock prices and margins, and farmland operating margins, outlook and trends.

The focus of the program is to provide agribusiness leaders a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Participants also will gain insight on implications of trade agreements on Iowa producers and critical role of land values and interest rates in the stabilization of the agricultural sector. The speaker line-up includes ISU Extension and Outreach state specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets specialist; Lee Schulz, assistant professor and livestock economist; and Wendong Zhang, assistant professor and extension economist. ISU Extension and Outreach field specialist, Patrick Hatting, will be at the meeting.

This program takes an in-depth look into the outlook for agriculture in 2020 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current Iowa economic situation with university experts. The session is open to the public however pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 22. Contact Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412. There is no registration fee. A second seminar is planned for Dec. 2nd in Shenandoah. The meeting, featuring the same speakers, takes place in the Shenandoah Bricker Meeting Room at 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. Registration at the door begins at 12:30-p.m., with the program to be held from 1-until 4-p.m.  You can also pre-register by calling 712-542-5171. That program is also free, thanks to its sponsors.

Additional information can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/proag.html.