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Ag Profitability Conference Dec. 17 in LaCrosseKansas Farmers and ranchers make many decisions in their farming operations. Land values and rents, and grain and livestock marketing considerations are some of the important ones to consider. K-State ag economists will address these important and timely subjects at an Ag Profitability Conference scheduled for Dec. 17 at the LaCrosse City Auditorium, 417 Main Street. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the conference adjourns at 4 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but pre-register by calling 800-460-9079 by Dec. 12 to ensure a meal. The agenda includes the following topics and speakers: --Grain Market Situation and Outlook, Dan O'Brien; --Land Ownership: Should We Keep Buying?, Terry Kastens; --2008 farm bill, Troy Dumler; --Bio-energy Trends and Economic Impacts, Dan O'Brien; --Crop Insurance Changes and Overview of SURE, Art Barnaby; --Cattle Outlook, James Mintert. Everyone with an interest in these topics is encouraged to attend. Walnut Creek Extension District (Rush, Ness, Lane) and the following banks are sponsoring this conference: United Credit Union, Ness City; Farm Credit of Ness City; First State Bank, Ness City; Farmers Bank and Trust, Bazine; First State Bank of Ransom; First State Bank of Healy; First National Bank, Dighton; Bison State Bank; Community Bank, Otis; Landmark National Bank, LaCrosse; Farmers Bank and Trust, LaCrosse; Nekoma State Bank, LaCrosse; Farm Credit of Central Kansas, Larned; High Plains Farm Credit, Larned. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact David Coltrain at 800-460-9079. 12/1/08 Date: 11/26/08 Advertisement
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