Webinar looks at grain quality, marketing options during drought

Iowa crop and livestock producers are invited to an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Jefferson County ISU Extension Office to learn about grain quality issues and marketing options related to drought.

As farmers near harvest, the attention has shifted to grain quality issues. ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will talk about the quality issues farmers can expect, their marketing options and how crop insurance will address reduced value.

Specialists also say livestock producers should be prepared for potential feeding challenges of off-quality grain.

In addition, ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will look to the future and provide the outlook for crop and livestock prices. They also will discuss planning for the 2013 crop, including land lease considerations and the impact of drought on fall fertility decisions for the 2013 crop.

Farm safety considerations during drought also will be discussed.

Extension agriculture and program specialists will facilitate the program at each site. Time has been allowed for questions and answers following the presentations.

The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ISU Extension and Outreach website at www.extension.iastate.edu/.