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Registration and Tour the Exhibits
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9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. -
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Welcome - John Brink, IWA President
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9:05 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -
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Management of Crop Rotations that Include Wheat
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Dr. Eric Adee, Principle Research Specialist, U of I - Northwestern Illinois Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, Monmouth, IL
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The success of any cropping system can be influenced by the management decisions made for each component of the system. Planting date of wheat is an example of one factor that can be influenced by cropping sequence, maturity length of previous crop, and tillage system. Data from studies conducted at U of I research centers, along with additional factors, will be presented.
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10:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. -
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Break
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10:05 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. -
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Issues in Illinois Wheat in 2008: Variety Performance and More
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Dr. Emerson Nafziger, Extension Agronomist, U of I
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A recap of the 2008 wheat season in Illinois will be given, and data from the wheat variety trials and other research trials will be shared.
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10:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -
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Managing Aphids and Barley Yellow Dwarf
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Dr. Douglas W. Johnson, Professor of Entomology, University of Kentucky
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The management of aphids and barley yellow dwarf will be discussed. Major management considerations are aphid biology, impact of weather and the use of cultural and chemical controls.
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11:30 a.m. - 11:40 p.m. -
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Membership Means Value - What’s in it for Me?
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John Brink, IWA President
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11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
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Tour Exhibits
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -
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Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. -
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2008 Farm Bill - What it Means to You
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Doug Yoder, Senior Director of Marketing and Affiliate Management, Illinois Farm Bureau
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At long last we have a new Farm Bill. One that includes a revenue-based safety net for the first time ever. Details of the new farm bill, new revenue safety net, producer options, payment limits, and other important facts that you will need to know about will be shared in this session.
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1:50 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. -
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Break
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -
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Turbulence in Commodities
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Rob Huston, Manager, AgriVisor LLC
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Today’s volatile markets are a result of strong demand for commodities, the weak dollar, and so far, a huge appetite for physical commodities as an asset class to offset risk and add diversity to large multi-million dollar portfolios. There are reasons for “higher” prices from a fundamental standpoint; however, the certainties in today’s marketplace come in the form of volatility. Risk management is crucial, both from a marketing standpoint as well as inputs - stay focused and work within a plan that includes risk management, locking in margins, and managing cash flow.
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3:00 p.m. -
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Adjournment
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