The Annual Hamilton-Wayne-White Extension Grain Outlook Meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 12. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield. At the conclusion of the program, a complimentary pork chop dinner will be provided. Darrel Good, U of I Economist will present information on the 2008 pre-harvest report, which will be released on that day. His presentation will include pre-harvest predictions for corn, soybeans and wheat. Those interested in attending the Outlook Meeting should call the Wayne County Extension Office at 842-3702 to register.

Questions? Contact Darlene Waier, County Extension Director at dwaier1@uiuc.edu

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