Events and Activities : Extension Aug. 21 Webinar Looks at Grain Quality, Marketing Options during Droug

Iowa crop and livestock producers are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Tuesday, Aug. 21 to learn about grain quality issues and marketing options related to drought. The Benton County Extension Office will be hosting the 1-3 p.m. webinar. There is no charge to attend the webinar.

“As we near harvest, the attention has shifted to grain quality issues,” said Greg Walston, Benton County Extension Program Director. “ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will talk about the quality issues farmers can expect, their marketing options and how crop insurance will address reduced value. Just as important, livestock producers should be prepared for potential feeding challenges of off-quality grain.”

In addition, ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will look to the future and provide the outlook for crop and livestock prices. They also will discuss planning for the 2013 crop, including land lease considerations and the impact of drought on fall fertility decisions for the 2013 crop, Greg Walston said.

Farm safety considerations during drought also will be discussed.

Webinar locations The Benton County Extension Office and county extension offices around the state are hosting the webinar. The conference room is located in our extension office 501 1st Ave., Vinton.

Extension agriculture and program specialists will facilitate the program at each site. Time has been allowed for questions and answers following the presentations. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ISU Extension and Outreach website www.extension.iastate.edu/.

To find other hosting sites, contact the Benton County Extension Office at 319-472-4739.