CROP AND LIVESTOCK FUTURES EDUCATION MEETING IN BLUE HILL DECEMBER 9

     Producers, or anyone interested in marketing livestock or crops, should plan to attend a short educational seminar and lunch to learn more about how futures and options can work in their operation. A Livestock and Crops Futures Education Meeting will be held at the Blue Hill Community Center on Monday, December 9th in Blue Hill, NE starting at 11:00 am.  It includes a free meal  directly following the program --at which time we will try to answer any questions anyone has concerning the seminar or other marketing questions. We may even get a glimpse at what experts think is in the future. 

     It has been relatively easy to market our livestock and crops the last couple of years; however, we are entering a challenging time for marketing our commodities with the uncertainty of cash markets, new Farm Bill and the weather. This meeting will help give you an understanding of futures and using the futures for marketing your grain and livestock.  It won’t take a lot of your time and you even get a free meal out of it.  Please plan on joining us for the educational seminar and lunch and learn how futures and options can work in your farming/marketing operation.  We would ask that you RSVP by noon Friday, December 6th as it will help us in preparing materials and lunch.  However, walk-ins are welcome. Please contact Carol at the UNL Extension Office at 402-746-3417 or email ckumke2@unl.edu or dlienemann2@unl.edu to reserve your spot. 

     UNL Extension in Webster County is joining with AgWest Commodities out of Holdrege, NE in conducting the seminar which will include the following topics:  Producer marketing using cash and futures contracts; In-depth look at how options can work for you; Opportunities to enhance basis and carry strategies; and Utilizing breakeven/cash flow tools. Please join us in Blue Hill for this marketing advantage seminar on Monday, December 9.