Community Calendar

National Farmers announces Grain Marketing in Risky Times seminars in Midwest AMES, Iowa (Nov. 6, 2015)-Right now, farmers are holding grain, the market knows supplies are ample and producer margins are narrow, if present. National Farmers announces Grain Marketing in Risky Times free producer seminars hosted by state National Farmers chapters in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.

Pete Lorenz, National Farmers senior grain analyst and veteran marketer and risk manager will delve into

1. Market conditions

2. Market transparency

3. Influences on prices

4. Volatility

5. Marketing strategies

6. Marketing plans

7. Producer tendencies

8. Successful market management requirements

"I'm passionate about producers drawing the best possible revenue out of the markets, because we all know American farmers work hard, long hours to bring in good crops," Lorenz said. Also providing meeting content is Matt Brandyberry, National Farmers grain marketing representative. Brandyberry holds a M. S. in Agriculture and Applied Economics from University of Missouri, with knowledge in supply chains, grain marketing, cooperatives and more.

Grain Marketing in Risky Times Illinois Seminar Wednesday, November 18 beginning at 6:30PM at the Knights of Columbus 1501 W Fayette Ave., Effingham.

RSVP Ron Schultz, (217) 682-875 Supper is provided courtesy Illinois state National Farmers organizations. National Farmers defines itself by its sophisticated commodity marketing and ag risk management programs and services. Today's National farmers members represent a cross-section of contentional and organic production in grain, livestock and dairy commodities.