The Missouri Corn Growers and Northwest Corn Growers will host an informational meeting Thursday, January 17, at the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State College. The meeting will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. with the formal program beginning at 9:00 a.m. All farmers and those from adjoining states are welcome to attend. Lunch is provided by local and regional agribusinesses.
This year, the corn growers will bring to St. Joseph the nationally known marketing expertise of Dan Basse, AgResource. He will provide market outlook and grain marketing strategies. In addition, Representative Sam Graves will provide a legislative update. Next, University of Missouri Professor Dr. Scott Brown will provide a Farm Bill update and Professor Dr. Ray Massey will discuss 2019 projected costs and returns. Weather is key to high corn yields. Bryce Anderson, DTN will provide a weather outlook for 2019. In addition, Missouri Corn Growers will provide an organization update.
For more information, contact Morris Heitman at 816-387-1390 or Jason Hull at 660-582-6902.