FPVX breakout sessions: Tech, business, management and more

<p>Bryce Knorr, contributing market analyst, Farm Futures, will dig into the global supply picture, with insight on how it will affect your farm this year. Looking for long-term trends that impact your wallet? Bryce will have that, too. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/whos-got-grain-31XY-474Y5.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>The cattle market has confused, concerned and made folks downright mad since COVID-19 entered our lives. Among the many things that have arisen amid the chaos is a call for better price discovery and the stark realization that the unimaginable can indeed happen. Efforts are now underway to find a more robust method for price discovery. And expect the volume to be turned up regarding the need for lifetime animal traceability for disease control. Join BEEF magazine Senior Editor Burt Rutherford for a look at these two controversial topics. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/covid-conundrums-31XY-475FJ.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>What’s happening to land values in the COVID recession? How will it affect farmland values if folks flock from the city to the country? And how about interest rates – for investors on the farm and off? Get answers to those questions and more from this conversation with Todd Kuethe, associate professor and Schrader Chair in Farmland Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, and Jim Jansen, agricultural economist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Hosted by Tyler Harris, Nebraska Farmer editor, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/land-wake-covid-31XY-476UF.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>We’ll look at what worked and what didn’t – and why – in 2020. We’ll also take a deep dive into recommendations for 2021, based on what we learned this year, plus the latest on resistant weeds. Check in with Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri weed scientist; Bryan Young, Purdue University weed scientist. Hosted by Willie Vogt</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/what-learned-crop-protection-31XY-477K9.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>COVID has brought new lows in commodity prices, and its broken supply chains have created immeasurably difficult decisions for livestock farmers. We’ll look at how farmers are faring under that strain, and what they can do to make it better. Plus: what our farm kids need right now. Hosted by Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/mental-health-pandemic-31XY-481HH.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Is it time for a new planter? or can that rig you love be made new? This breakout will explore that question in detail, plus the economics of getting the most from both old and new tools. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/planter-upgrades-31XY-482DW.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Farmers often talk about risk management and think grain marketing. But your farm has other risks to consider and there are tools to protect you and your family. This breakout explores those very different risk management tools. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/managing-risk-31XY-483BN.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Crop revenues are only only side of your farm's financial ledger. In uncertain times controlling costs is key to maintaining profitability. Contributing market analyst Bryce Knorr shares his outlook for expenses, including inputs, money and land.</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/rest-story-bryce-31XY-489YB.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Alan Newport, long time editor of Beef Producer at Farm Progress, will dig into a new approach to grazing that maximizes/optimizes stocking rate and pounds of beef produced per acre, as well as profit. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/ultra-high-grazing-density-31XY-490MT.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>What are the hot ag issues today, and what will matter after the election? Join Jacqui Fatka, policy editor, Feedstuffs, and Jonathan Coppess, director, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program, University of Illinois, as they dig into a range of hot topics. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/agriculture-election-31XY-491W1.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Are robots in your future? And what does that mean for your farm? We’ll take a look at how researchers and farmers alike are using robots in 2020 – and beyond. John Fulton, Ohio State University and Illinois Farmer Steve Pitstick will discuss this technology. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/autonomy-in-2020-31XY-492J6.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Major companies are partnering with farmers to boost soil health and promote regenerative agriculture This panel includes soil health innovators from across the Midwest and will look at this issue from both an environmental and economic standpoint. Hosted by Mindy Ward, Missouri Ruralist</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/soil-health-future-31XY-497RM.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>What makes a Master Farmer? Illinois has a unique mentorship program that puts young farmers and Master Farmers together, to grow and learn from each other. Tune in as our panel shares how it works and what they’ve learned. Hosted by Holly Spangler, editor, Prairie Farmer</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/creating-master-farmers-31XY-498EQ.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>What can make money in 2021? Is it hemp? Seed crops? In this breakout, panelists will look at the 'hot crops' to determine the 'hit crops' for your farm. Hosted by Mindy Ward, Missouri Ruralist</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/new-crops-profit-ideas-31XY-499LX.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>The presidential election is looming and voters will soon head to the ballot box. Of particular interest to farmers: how might each candidate handle estate taxes? Join long-time Prairie Farmer columnist and estate planning attorney Curt Ferguson as he talks through the candidate’s platforms, plus three important objectives no matter who wins. Hosted by Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/whats-changed-farm-succession-31XY-504AF.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Just what's a beef producer to do these days with disrupted marketing chains? This breakout will dig into the issue with Scott Brown, University of Missouri, beef specialist; and there will be perspective from two cattle producers. Hosted by Mindy Ward, Missouri Ruralist</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/livestock-marketing-covid-31XY-5053A.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>It’s been a tough couple years for safety in grain bins, as changing weather patterns and disrupted markets have made it enormously difficult to keep stored grain in good condition. Here’s what you can do today to keep everyone on your farm safe. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/grain-bin-safety-31XY-506S5.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Where is weather going into the winter of 2020? And how does on-farm weather monitoring help your management? This breakout will explore the idea with Bryce Anderson, meteorologist, DTN and Quentin Connealy, Nebraska farmer who also monitors weather on his operation. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/monitoring-the-weather-31XY-507J2.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Managing irrigation with less water may be the future for more operations. How do you make it work? This breakout includes Daran Rudnick, University of Nebraska; Joel Schneekloth, Colorado State University, and Farris Hightower, Lindsay Irrigation. Hosted by Tyler Harris, Nebraska Farmer</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/deficit-irrigation-31XY-5116G.html">Watch now.</a></p>

<p>Just how are farmers deploying aerial imagery today? This breakout will explore the issue with farmers and consultants using a range of eyes in the sky to manage crop production. Hosted by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress</p>

<p><a href="https://fpvexp.com/aerial-imagery-work-31XY-512MW.html">Watch now.</a></p>