UNL management, outlook conference set for this month

The Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conference is scheduled to be held at five locations across Nebraska this month. The annual conference is a great way to assess some of the important issues facing agriculture sectors this year.

Speakers include Darrell Mark, Paul Burgener, Dan O'Brien, Roger Wilson, Tim Lemmons, Robert Tigner, Brad Lubben and Allan Vyhnalek.

They'll cover outlooks for livestock markets, grain and oilseeds markets, crop and livestock inputs, the land market and policy direction in Washington. All sessions will include information on risk management, while a special presentation will dive into getting a handle on risk. A final topic includes incorporating risk management strategies, including updates on ACRE.

Conference date and locations include:

• Feb. 15: Norfolk
• Feb. 15: Lincoln (evening)
• Feb. 16: Grand Island
• Feb. 23: Alliance
• Feb. 24: McCook

For more details and registration information, click here.

The conference series is sponsored in part by funding from the Nebraska Soybean Board.