“The Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo will assist producers in planning for next year's growing season,” Aaron Nygren, Nebraska Extension educator, said. “We hope you come and learn from a variety of speakers and vendors about important topics for corn and soybean production in 2024.”
This program is sponsored by Nebraska Extension in the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Corn Board, and the Nebraska Soybean Board.
Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting LLC, is the keynote speaker. He will speak on “Navigating 2024 Commodity Markets — Funds vs. Fundamentals”. His presentation will include:
- Assessing 2024 Prices For Grains and Cattle — Look at Top 3-5 Drivers.
- Factors To Focus Upon — U.S. and Global S/D Fundamentals (Micro-Conditions) vs. Funds and Investment Flow Drivers (Macro-Conditions).
- Project 2024 “Overvalue” and “Undervalue” Levels For Corn/Soybeans/Cattle Through March 31.
Other timely topics include:
- A Look Back at 2023 and a Look Ahead into 2024 — Eric Hunt, Nebraska Extension educator of agricultural meteorology.
- Corn and Soybean Disease Update — Tamra Jackson-Ziems and Dylan Mangel, Nebraska Extension plant pathologists.
- Pros and Cons of a Precision Sprayer for Detecting Weeds and Spray Herbicide in Real Time for Weed Management in Corn and Soybean — Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension weed management specialist.
- Drone Spraying — Terraplex Ag.
Updates will also be provided by the Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Soybean Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Nebraska Soybean Association.
Producers can visit with representatives from a variety of ag-related companies during a 40-minute break at 10 a.m.
Complimentary noon lunch will be served.
Registration is available the day of the expo at the door; there is no registration fee.
Source : unl.edu