Dec 04, 2024

BOOR: Ag Economics program to be held in Cottonwood District

Posted Dec 04, 2024 5:00 PM
written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District
written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District

K-State Research and Extension Ag Economics Department along with the Cottonwood and Walnut Creek Districts will host a series of meetings on December 17th and 18th. Dan O’Brien, NW Ag Economist will start off the program with a grain market outlook and the effects of a new administration. Next will be Jared Petersilie, Walnut Creek District Agent with an RMA Update and will discuss considerations for livestock marketing. Kellen Liebsch, KS Farm Management Association Director will finish the day with a talk about employees: do I need one, can I find one, can I afford one?

The program will first be held at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Dighton on December 17th starting at 9:30. It will then be repeated at the Cottonwood Extension office at 3 PM located at 3007 10th Street in Great Bend. On December 18th, the program will add Lucas Haag to discuss the Economics of a long-term crop rotational, starting at the Ness County Fairgrounds in Ness City at 9:30 AM. Finally, at 3 PM, the program will be held at Township Hall, 220 Union Street in Rush Center.

For more information, contact Alicia Boor at 620-793-1910, Stacy Campbell at 785-628-9430, or Jared Petersillie at 785-222-2710.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 620-793-1910K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.