Nebraska Agri-Business Expo 2012

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Next week is the Nebraksa Agri-Business Expo  (See Online Program)

This show brings the best people in agriculture together from the State of Nebraska and Eastern Iowa.

It is always great to walk around and see all the different vendors. This year the weather will be fantastic and their is a huge excitement about agriculture and the upcoming spring planting season.

I would encourage you to check out the list of speakers too. Often times, these speakers are the hands-on people who live and breathe what they are talking about. I have gained a great deal of knowledge from these sessions.

In addition, on February 2, 2012 the political breakfast is a great venue to learn more about legislation affecting our agricultural businesses. It is always good to stay in touch with legislation activities that are affecting our companies at the local, state and federal levels.

Take a look at the program and stop and see our Midwest Laboratories Booth – 613.

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