Field Crops Webinar Series: Corn, wheat and soybean price outlook

Monica Jean<atkinmon@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - February 04, 2020

Updated from an original article written by Monica Jean and Jim Hilker.

The second webinar in the series will help growers and agribusiness professionals consider potential pricing strategies for corn, soybeans and wheat.

The 2020 Field Crops Webinar Series will continue on Feb. 14 with “Corn, Wheat and Soybean Price Outlook.” For the last time before he retires, Michigan State University Extension agricultural economist Jim Hilker will look at the price outlook for both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 crop marketing years for corn, wheat and soybean, and consider potential pricing strategies. We will also consider what the price outlook may mean for the PLC/ARC program decision, which must be made by March 15.

The live webinars will run on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. EST beginning Feb. 10 through March 30, 2020. Other topics in the series include:

Feb. 24: Weed Management Challenges that Lurk for 2020 – Christy Sprague
March 2: Emergent Pests and Diseases – Chris DiFonzo and Martin Chilvers
March 9: Nutrient Management to Improve Efficiency – Kurt Steinke
March 16: Woodlot Management – Julie Crick
March 23: Hemp Production in Michigan – James DeDecker and Eric Anderson
March 30: Farmers Helping Farmers with Farm Stress – Roger Betz and Eric Karbowski

Participants can register for the entire series at $20 per person or for individual sessions at $5 per person per session. Those attending the live webinars will be eligible to earn one MDARD Pesticide Recertification (RUP) credit per session for application to one of the following categories: Private Core, Commercial Core or Field Crops. Each webinar will also be recorded and archived, and participants may choose to view the recordings at a later date.

To register for one or more webinar programs in the series, visit the Field Crops Webinar Series event page. Prior to each webinar, registrants will receive an email containing a link to connect to the webinars. The webinars may be accessed on a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection—no other equipment is necessary.

For additional information or assistance, contact Eric Anderson at 269-467-5511 or eander32@msu.edu. Call by Feb. 3 to request accommodations for persons with disabilities. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible.

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