The expo is set to provide farmers and agribusiness professionals ideas and strategies to remain competitive in the corn industry.
One of this year's featured speakers is Rick Tolman, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association. Tolman will discuss the Future of Farming -- Promise and Opportunity.
Other topics include:
- Irrigation and Energy Optimization Cost-share Opportunities – Dave Varner and Aaron Nygren, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension,
- Corn Plant Populations, Twin Rows and Yield Potential – Roger Elmore, Iowa State University,
- Farming in Today's Macro Economy – Brian Briggeman, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and
- Corn Trait Mixing, Matching and Stacking – Joe Keaschall, Pioneer Hi-Bred International.
Registration for the free event begins at 8 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast and a chance to view exhibits. The expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be served to expo participants.
A special nitrogen applicator and irrigation management certification training will be conducted for Lower Platte North Natural Resources District producers immediately following the expo at 3 p.m.
For more information contact Dave Varner, at (402) 472-2775 or dvarner1@unl.edu.
The Fremont Corn Expo is sponsored by UNL Extension, Colfax-Dodge County Corn Growers, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Corn Board, Fremont Area Chamber Agricultural Business Council, Dodge County Farm Bureau and area agribusinesses.
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