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OSU Agricultural Outlook Webinar to provide insights for 2016

| January 12, 2016

COSHOCTON – What’s ahead for farmers and agriculture businesses in 2016? The Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Developmental Economics (AEDE) and Ohio State University Extension will host an Agricultural Outlook webinar at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Listen and learn from OSU faculty as they discuss the opportunities and challenges for the agricultural sector, and interpret the impact of recent policy decisions on the agricultural sector.

Topics that will be covered along with presenters include:

  • Examining Land Values, Rents, Crop Input Costs & Margins in 2016 – Barry Ward, OSU Extension Leader in Ag Production Management
  • President Obama’s Clean Power Plan and Ohio – Brent Sohngen, OSU Department of AEDE
  • The Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership: What Might it Mean for U.S. Agriculture? – Ian Sheldon, OSU Department of AEDE
  • Grain Markets in 2016 – Matt Roberts, OSU Department of AEDE

The session will be hosted at the Coshocton County OSU Extension Office located in the County Services Building. There is no fee, but RSVP is appreciated. Contact Emily Adams at 740-622-2265 or [email protected]. There is also an option to participate from your own home or farm for a $10 fee. Visit ohioagmanager.osu.edu for more information about participating on your own.

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