Johnston, Iowa- A local Crop Fair featuring an array of speakers and exhibits, will help area growers deal with volatility in agriculture, according to event organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).

The Jan. 19 “Tools for the future” Crop Fair, set for the Meskwaki Bingo Casino & Hotel, 1504 305th Street, west of Toledo on the U.S. 30 Expressway, will feature speakers on key topics of interest to farmers, include informative displays, and allow participants to interact with local and state experts in agriculture.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. The program gets underway at 9 a.m., with a complimentary noon lunch. The program will conclude around 1 p.m. Pre-registration by Jan. 9 is encouraged. For details and to pre-register contact Janet Trepp at 641-366-2740 or visit midiowacoop.com.

Featured presentations include:

* Weather outlook by Iowa Academy of Science Executive Director, Craig Johnson

* Energy outlook by Powerline Energy Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Dave Chatterton

* Ethanol outlook by Iowa Renewable Fuels Policy Director, Grant Menke

* Grain outlook by FCStone Risk Management Consultant, Matt Campbell

* Closing comments by Mid-Iowa Cooperative.

“With market volatility, weather challenges, and the need to stay up-to-date on what’s new in ag technology, we invite Iowa Corn farmers to attend this Crop Fair to glean the latest information to help manage their farming operation,” said ICGA/ICPB District Field Manager Carrie Dodds.

Crop fair sponsors include: Mid-Iowa Cooperative, Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board.