Series of Financial Meetings for Cow/Calf Producers

A series of Financial Meetings for Cow/Calf Producers is scheduled for Monday, November 16, 23, and 30, 2009 at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ranchers are encouraged to prepare for these meetings by being familiar with their own cow/calf budgets.

These programs are sponsored by the North Central Beef Marketing Club and NDSU Extension Service.

November 16

Review of Cow/Calf Budgets from the Farm Business Managment Program
Tom Hanson, Instructor
Review of Cow/Calf Budget from the Perspective of Loan Officers
Todd Erickson and Bob Daws, Farm Credit Services

November 23

An Interactive Discussion of How to Improve Your Cow/Calf Budget
Mike Rose, Ward County Extension Service
John Dhyvetter, NDSU Area Livestock Specialist
Jim Moen, First International Bank, Minot

November 30

Using the Available Financial Tools for Risk Management in Marketing in the Cow/Calf Industry
Rebecca Lafferty, Midwest Strategic Investments, Cedar Rapids, IA
Long-Term Price Predictions and Trends
Tim Petry, NDSU Livestock Specialist