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Nov. 21, 2011 Source: DTN/The Progressive Farmer December 7-9, 2011 • Chicago, IL • Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Farming is no stranger to boom-busts, but volatility in commodities, fuel and farmland rents is running two to three times higher than just a decade ago. China alone buys 25 percent of the U.S. soybean crop, and appears to have retreated from its corn self-sufficiency policy. New overseas competitors in South America and the former Soviet Union are scaling up farm size to meet world demand. Federal Reserve policy could mean the end of cheap money - and possibly deflate record farmland markets. What's more, federal budget pressures may tilt how the U.S. government handles ethanol, farm price supports and income tax policy. Join DTN/The Progressive Farmer editors and authoritative speakers for thought-provoking discussion on what threats and opportunities face growth-oriented farms - and learn first-hand how some of America's leading farm operators are adapting. Extracurricular Master Marketing Short Course (December 6) Sharpen your marketing basics with this special DTN/The Progressive Farmer educational seminar. Come early for coaching on how to coax the best results from your 2012 marketing plan. The Master Marketing Short Course will cover the ABCs of better marketing, including strategies for options and hybrid cash contracts popular with grain merchandisers. Bring a laptop computer and simulate your marketing plan's performance through the marketing year. Faculty includes DTN/The Progressive Farmer market analysts, university marketing specialists, grain merchandisers and real hedgers who share their mistakes. Class size is limited, so enroll early. Click on the tab to the left for further details. Best Young Farmer Awards Be inspired by outstanding young farm operators who are overcoming hurdles to succeed in an intensely-competitive industry. You'll hear their biographies and meet the "under-40" winners at DTN/The Progressive Farmer's annual Best Young Farmers Awards luncheon. Networking rates very high on our evaluations -- most of the Ag Summit participants rave about how they value the connections they make during the social events at the conference. With that in mind, we have added an Early Bird Reception at the Marriott. Tuesday evening, December 6, complimentary cocktails and appetizers will be available for all Ag Summit guests. Join us after you check in and meet fellow Ag Summit attendees as well as DTN/The Progressive Farmer staff members. Wednesday morning, a continental breakfast will be served during registration. Early Bird Profit Sessions are geared for you to get a sneak peek at cutting-edge technologies and strategies designed to bolster your profit margins in 2012 and beyond -- compliments of Ag Summit sponsors. Plan to join us! Click here for further details or call 888-576-9881. Tweet |
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