If Matt Roberts was marketing grain, he'd wait to lock in any 2013 production far out on the board.

The Ohio State University ag economy professor and southwest Missouri native said it's just too dangerous to secure a contract with crop input prices so volatile.

Long-term forecaster Dennis Avery of Swoope, Va., doesn't see much of a future for biofuels.

The former U.S. Department of Agriculture and State Department analyst knows that won't be too popular with South Dakota soybean growers when he speaks at the AgOutlook conference Dec. 8, but he said, "I'm not running for office."

Producers and others involved in agriculture can listen to Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, deliver his message about how those in agriculture can spread a positive message.

Arnot will speak at the 2011 AgOutlook Dec. 8 at the Best Western Ramkota Inn in Sioux Falls. He takes the stage at 3 p.m. with his speech, "Stop Playing Not to Lose & Start Playing to Win."

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With the 2011 growing season complete, it's time for the agricultural community to look forward to 2012. South Dakota Soybean brings this opportunity to farmers Dec. 8 at the seventh annual AgOutlook conference and trade show at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls, S.D.

"AgOutlook is an excellent opportunity for farmers from the tri-state area to expand their network. This event is really about giving the agricultural community a chance to share, interact and learn from each other," said David Iverson, chairman of the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (SDSRPC).

The South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) and South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (SDSRPC) will announce the winners of the second annual South Dakota Soybean Yield and Quality Contest during AgOutlook Dec. 8.

More than 230 producers submitted entries in 10 different categories. Several of the top entries resulted in record yields ranging from 60 to 70- plus bushels per acre.

Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Thursday, Dec. 8