It began in five locations one in Louisiana and four in the Mississippi Delta along the river and grew in less than six months to 80 locations in 10 states. Teleconference speakers are Extension specialists, cash buyers, international experts and floor traders from commodity exchanges. Dr. O.A. Cleveland, Extension agricultural economist at MSU, said the teleconferences get this information to farmers two weeks to a month sooner than they could get it anywhere else. These teleconferences keep them abreast of the current economic situation relative to the various crops by providing them with the views of major international market participants. Quinn said the conference calls are heard in 65 to 80 locations a month and attendance ranges from 500 to 800 each time.
Farmers pay no fee to listen in, and have the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.
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