Crop Watch, November 21, 2006: Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo features benefits of biofuels <p>

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

November 21, 2006

Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo features benefits of biofuels

The 2006 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Dec. 8 will feature "Biofuels: The Road Ahead — Benefitting from Bio-Fuels" presented by keynote speaker Steve Johnson, farm and ag business management specialist, Iowa State University Extension. The expo, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will be in the pavilion at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo, said Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator.

Johnson specializes in topics related to grain marketing, government farm programs, crop insurance and other risk management strategies including grain production contracts and grain storage, Glewen said. He speaks annually at meetings, workshops and conferences across the Midwest. This past year Johnson was referenced in Successful Farming, Farm Journal, Farm Futures, Top Producer and Grain Journal magazines. Johnson's presentation will include: driving forces for the bioeconomy, changing your crop rotation, adapting to volatile crop prices, emerging new biorefineries, determining future feedstocks and positioning your farm operation.

"Johnson's day to day working relationship with production agriculture, coupled with his gift to communicate with growers, truly makes for a stimulating educational experience," Glewen said.

Other presenters include UNL researchers and specialists, Nebraska Soybean Board representatives, soybean growers and private industry representatives.

The expo opens with coffee, soy doughnuts and the opportunity to view equipment and exhibitor booths. Speakers start at 9 a.m.

Morning topics and speakers include:

On-Farm Research Results, Glewen;
Soybean Planting Date and Irrigation Timing Research Results, Jim Specht, UNL professor, agronomy and horticulture;
Now That We Have Glyphosate Resistant Marestail — What Do We Do?, Alex Martin, UNL weeds specialist;
The Latest Information on Carbon Credit Payments, Randy Pryor, UNL Extension educator; and
A Nebraska Soybean Checkoff update and association information by Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska Soybean Association representatives.

Afternoon presentations include:

The New Diesel Engine, Roger Hoy, director of UNL's Tractor Testing Lab;
Sulfur Deficiencies in No-till, Ray Ward of Ward Laboratories in Kearney; and
Low Linoleic Soybean Markets in Eastern Nebraska, Glewen.

Producers will be able to visit with representatives from seed, herbicide, fertilizer and equipment companies and view new farm equipment during a 30-minute break at 10 a.m.

A complimentary pancake lunch will be served. Registration is available the day of the expo at the door. For more information about the program or exhibitor information, call (800) 529-8030 or e-mail kglewen1@unl.edu.

This free program is sponsored by UNL Extension in the University's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Soybean Board, Saunders County Soybean Growers Organization and private industry.

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Copyright 2006 by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. All rights reserved.

Published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperating with the counties and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.