Ag Lenders Seminars Kick Off Tuesday In Mexico
The University of Missouri’s annual series of seminars for ag lenders and anyone who handles farm finances will begin Tuesday, as the first of six events will take place in Mexico. Ben Brown, MU Extension economist, is among the presenters and will focus on several topics, including an overview of the current farm economy.
Brown will also discuss the latest trends in commodity prices.
MU Extension economist Ben Brown says that seminar topics will vary from location to location, including focuses on livestock markets, land values and cash rents, farm management, and direct marketing. Information about all six seminars including registration details are available on the University of Missouri Extension website.
2021 MU Extension Ag Lender Seminar Locations
| Date | Location | Speakers & Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 23 10:00-2:45 |
Mexico Audrain Co. 4-H Center |
Scott Brown, livestock outlook Mary Sobba, short-term operating plan and land rents Missouri Department of Agriculture Patrick Westhoff, macroeconomic and policy outlooks Ben Brown, grain market outlook. |
| Dec. 1 8:30-1:00 |
St Joseph Stoney Creek Inn |
Missouri Department of Agriculture Scott Brown, crop and policy outlook Joe Horner, livestock budgets, direct marketing and distributed energy Ryan Milhollin, farm management, enterprise budgets, land values and cash rent |
| Dec. 2 9:30-2:30 |
Marshall Martin Community Center |
Scott Brown, livestock markets outlook Ben Brown, grain markets and policy outlooks Missouri Department of Agriculture |
| Dec. 2 10:00-3:00 |
Springfield Springfield Livestock Marketing Center |
Joe Horner, livestock market outlook Ryan Milhollin, enterprise budgets Jennifer Lutes, loan guarantees for small meat processing Missouri Department of Agriculture |
| Dec. 6 1:00-3:30 |
Sikeston Clinton Building |
Patrick Westhoff, macroeconomic and policy outlooks Ben Brown, crop outlook and farm management considerations |
| Dec. 8 9:30-4:00 |
Kirksville El-Kadir Shrine Club |
Karisha Devlin, land values and rental rates Jason Morris and Darla Campbell, earned income credit and American Rescue Plan Joe Koenen, tax law update Ryan Milhollin, enterprise budgets and risk management tools Ben Brown, macroeconomics and crop and livestock outlooks |
