Storm-Damage Ag Meeting

Aug 24, 2020


Iowa State Extension and Outreach is organizing a meeting bringing together ISU Extension Agronomy, Ag Engineering, livestock and insurance specialists. Speakers will cover assessing the crop, grain quality issues, and timing/plans for harvest given the condition of the crop as well as crop insurance information and more.

TOPICS & SPEAKERS
  • Derecho Disaster & Relief – Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Ag
  • Crop damage assessments and harvest plans -­ Meaghan Anderson, ISU Extension Agronomy
  • Livestock issues caused by the storm – Patrick Wall, ISU Livestock Specialist
  • Grain storage/handling – Kapil Arora, ISU Field Agricultural Engineer
  • Grain Logistics – Jason Dubberke, Key Cooperative Grain Division
  • Crop Insurance Information – Alex Weekly, AP Crop Insurance
DATE & TIME: Sept. 1st at 9:30 am

LOCATION: Key Cooperative Agronomy Shop – 1128 Pinder Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

RSVP is requested to clents@iastate.edu (Poweshiek) or welcher@iastate.edu (Jasper), phone: 641-­623-­5188 (Poweshiek) or 641-­792-­6433 (Jasper) in order to ensure adequate supplies and spacing requirements. This event is free and open to the public.

Due to COVID-­19 the meeting will abide by social distancing protocols and chairs will be placed accordingly. Face coverings are encouraged and will be available.

Refreshments to be provided by Key Cooperative -­ Grinnell, Iowa.

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