What are the two main issues keeping any farmer, or ag lender, up at night? Weather and the economy. Join in this annual webcast as experts Eric Snodgrass and David Kohl explore each. This annual event is brought to you in co-sponsorship with Southern Minnesota Center of Agriculture, Ag Centric and Minnesota State.

Session One:  Monday, November 17 Successful production agriculture has many sources of risk and changing weather conditions and forecasts drive much of our decision making. Eric will share the best way to interpret weather forecasts (both short- and long-term) and where to go for the best data and forecast graphics. He will also look at long-term trends in weather conditions for systematic shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns that are impacting crop production in the US and abroad. 

Session Two: Friday, December 12 Dr. Kohl will lead us on a journey through the latest trends and changes that will impact the odds of business success.  Discussion will focus on tools and principles of business and finance that stand the test of time.

Presenters

Eric Snodgrass is the Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrient Ag Solutions, where he develops predictive, analytical software solutions to manage weather risk for global production agriculture. 
David Kohl is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.  He taught in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

Registration Fee

$155 per session for Members
$250 for both sessions

Date & Times

11/17/2025 & 12/12/2025
12:00 PM Central Time

Location

At Your Desk -  Webinar

This program is in co-sponsorship with Southern Minnesota Center of Agriculture, Ag Centric and Minnesota State. The Zoom link will be from Minnesota State and will be provided within a week of the webinar. 

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