Date: Nov. 7, 2024  

Time: 1 p.m.  

As the 2024 harvest season wraps up, farmers are encouraged to refine their marketing strategies at a webinar titled "How to Write a Post-Harvest Marketing Plan," hosted by the Iowa Farm Bureau. The session will feature esteemed Grain Marketing Economist Edward Usset from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management (CFFM).

With commodity prices and farm income facing challenges, the need for a disciplined marketing approach has never been more crucial. Usset, who has dedicated his career to developing grain marketing strategies, will share valuable insights on how producers can proactively market their grain moving into 2025.

Edward Usset is well-known for his workshops, including "Winning the Game" and "How to Get $4 Corn." He also manages the Commodity Challenge, an online marketing education game that utilizes real-time cash and futures data. A respected educator, Usset teaches courses on commodity markets and futures and options markets at the University of Minnesota. His latest book, “Grain Marketing is Simple (it’s just not easy),” was released in October 2023.

Participants in the webinar will gain practical knowledge on creating effective post-harvest marketing plans that align with current market conditions. This session promises to be a valuable resource for farmers looking to enhance their marketing tactics during these uncertain economic times.

Interested individuals can register for the webinar through the Iowa Farm Bureau’s website. For additional details, contact Zach Brummer, Farmer Education Program Manager, at zbrummer@ifbf.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in grain marketing!