OMAHA, Nebraska - Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is hosting its annual GrowingOn® meetings across Nebraska, beginning in December.
Now in its 17th year, GrowingOn 2020 features expanded offerings to help agricultural producers prepare for a new season. For the first time, Nebraska producers have a choice between two speakers, each presenting industry insights at a different location.
Edward Usset, a grain marketing economist at the Center for Financial at the University of Minnesota, will discuss common marketing mistakes to help producers develop better strategies to improve profitability.
Brent Gloy, an economist specializing in ag financing and business management, will focus on uncertainties producers face in 2020 and how to manage them.
Below are the locations and dates for FCSAmerica’s GrowingOn meetings. While attendance is free, pre-registration is required. Registration details can be found at GrowingOn.com or by calling 1-800-884-FARM.
| Location |
Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
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Grand Island
|
December 10, 2019
|
Ed Usset
|
Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing
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Columbus
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December 11, 2019
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Ed Usset
|
Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing
|
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Lincoln
|
December 11, 2019
|
Ed Usset
|
Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing
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Norfolk
|
December 12, 2019
|
Ed Usset
|
Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing
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|
Holdrege
|
January 13, 2020
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Brent Gloy
|
The Farm Economy and Managing Uncertainty
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North Platte
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January 14, 2020
|
Brent Gloy
|
The Farm Economy and Managing Uncertainty
|
|
Gering
|
January 15, 2020
|
Brent Gloy
|
The Farm Economy and Managing Uncertainty
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About Farm Credit Services of America
Farm Credit Services of America is a customer-owned financial cooperative proud to finance the growth of rural America, including the special needs of young and beginning producers. With more than $29.8 billion in assets and $5.6 billion in members’ equity, FCSAmerica is one of the region’s leading providers of credit and insurance services to farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural residents in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Learn more at www.fcsamerica.com.
