November 25, 2008

Purdue ag economist looks to the future during outlook meetings

The focus of the program is to help explain factors that are driving farm prices this year both to heights and now to the depths, said Chris Hurt, Purdue Extension agricultural economist.

During the meetings, Hurt will examine the impact of the volatile prices on Indiana land values, cash rents and lease arrangements. He also will evaluate the expected price levels for corn, soybeans, cattle, milk and hog prices, as well as strategies for grain pricing, expected input costs for 2009 and the best crops to plant next year.

The Purdue Ag Outlook meetings will be held:

* Dec. 1 in Monroe at the Adams County Fairgrounds 4-H Dining Hall, located off State Road 124. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is included. Preregistration is requested and can be done by contacting contact Brad Kohlhagen at (260) 724-5322.

* Dec. 2 in Bluffton at the Wells County Community Center, located in the 4-H park at 1240 S. 4-H Road. The program will begin at 7 a.m. and includes breakfast. Preregistration is requested and can be done by contacting Bill Horan at (260) 824-6412. Following the meeting, individuals will have the opportunity to earn credits towards their private applicator license, which will cost $10.

* Dec. 3 in Greenfield at the Purdue Extension Office in Hancock County. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. with the program beginning 8 a.m. Contact Roy Ballard at (317) 462-1113 to preregister. Preregistration is requested by Dec.1.

* Dec. 3 in Shelbyville at the Purdue Extension Office, located at 1110 Amos Road. The program will begin at 11 a.m. and includes lunch. Preregistration is requested and can be done by contacting Scott Gabbard at (317) 392-6460.

* Dec. 5 in Kentland at the South Newton High School Cafeteria and Auditorium, located at 13102 S. 50 E. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. (6:30 a.m. CDT), with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. CDT). Contact Dan Ritter at (219) 285-8620.

* Dec. 8 in New Carlisle at the New Carlisle/Olive Township Public Library, located at 408 Bray St. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. CDT). Refreshments will be provided and preregistration, due Dec. 5, can be done by contacting Phil Sutton at (574) 235-9604. Corrine Alexander, Purdue Extension agricultural economist, will provide the ag outlook.

* Dec. 8 at the Greene County Fairgrounds, located on U.S. 54 just east of Switz City. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Preregistration, due Dec. 5, can be done by contacting Lindy Miller at (812) 659-2122.

* Dec. 8 at 7:30 a.m. in the Vincennes Community United Methodist Church Knox County. Breakfast is included and preregistration, due Dec. 3, can be done by contacting Stacye Johnson at (812) 882-3509. Following the meeting, individuals will have the opportunity to earn credits toward their private applicator license, which will cost $10.

* Dec. 9 at 7:15 a.m. in Otwell at the Jefferson Township Community Center. Breakfast is included and preregistration, due Dec. 5, can be done by contacting Maria Restrepo at (812) 354-6838.

* Dec. 10 in North Vernon at the Jennings County Fairgrounds. The program will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Ken Salkeld at (812) 352-3033.

* Dec. 10 in LaGrange at the LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, located at County Road 75 N. and across from Lakeland High School. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Contact Steve Engleking at (260) 499-6334.

* Dec.12 in Frankfort at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 8 a.m. Preregistration, due Dec. 10, can be done by contacting Curt Emanuel at (765) 659-6380.

* Dec. 15 in Scottsburg at LJ's Banquet Hall, located at 1530 N. Gardner St. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will include breakfast. Preregistration, due Dec. 12, can be done by contacting Jerene Gilliam (812) 752-8450.

* Dec. 15 in Salem at the Purdue Extension office, located at 806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 104.  The meeting, which includes a soup and sandwich luncheon, will begin at 11 a.m. Preregistration is due by Dec. 12 and can be done by contacting Brad Shelton at (812) 883-4601.

* Dec. 15 in Bromer at Deer Country. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes dinner.  Preregistration, due Dec. 12, can be done by contacting Hans Schmitz at (812) 483-7554.

* Dec. 16 in Charlestown at the Clark County 4-H Center, located at 9608 State Road 62. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m.  Preregistration, due Dec. 12, can be done contacting David Trotter at (812) 256-4591.

* Dec. 16 in Corydon at the Harrison County Community Foundation Building, located at 1523 Foundation Way. The meeting will begin with a chili super at 7 p.m. Preregistration, due Dec. 12, can be done by calling (812) 738-4236. For more information contact Jim Ade at (812) 338-2352.

Writer: Julie Douglas, (765) 496-1050, douglajk@purdue.

Source: Chris Hurt, (765) 494-4273, hurtc@purdue.edu

Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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