Farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Market Outlook Seminar Series, sponsored by local farm bureaus and various agricultural enterprises, begins on September 10, 2024, at 6:15 PM, at Lavender Crest Winery. This series promises valuable insights, starting with a session featuring Nathan Losey from AgResource. Attendees will enjoy dinner and receive a comprehensive grain market update. Interested? Make sure to reserve your spot by September 3rd to secure your seat at this insightful event. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the agricultural market!
Nathan Losey is a grain and livestock analyst. He grew up on a family-operated hog and grain farm in North Central Illinois. After college, he spent several years working on his family’s hog operation. Nathan joined the AgResource Company analyst team in 2005. Nathan graduated from Western Illinois University, with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business and a master’s degree in economics.
Additional dates and speakers for the 2024-2025 series include:
- November 14, 2024 – Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net
- March 13, 2025 – Joe Camp, CommStock Investments
- July 1, 2025 – Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing
The cost for the series is $90.00, and a single session is $35.00 (if not pre-registered, the cost will be $40.00). To make reservations, please call the Henry County Farm Bureau at 309-937-2411, the Rock Island County Farm Bureau at 309-736-7432, or the Mercer County Farm Bureau at 309-582-5116.
Lavender Crest Winery is located at 5401 US Highway 6, Colona. Dinner will be served, followed by the local grain market update from Tom Parchert of River Valley Cooperative.
The Market Outlook Seminar Series is sponsored by the Henry, Rock Island and Mercer County Farm Bureau Marketing Committees, in conjunction with: Gold Star FS, COUNTRY Financial, BankORION, COUNTRY Crop Insurance, Central Bank, Compeer Financial, Big River Resources, River Valley Cooperative, Wyffels Hybrids, Hertz Farm Management, Blackhawk Bank & Trust.