Chad Hart, grain Extension economist, spoke with or participated in the following:

• David Pitt, AP, and Matt Wild, Waterloo Courier, on the latest USDA grain supply and use numbers.
• Cheryl Tevis, Successful Farming, on grain marketing opportunities during the drought.
• Mark Dorinkamp, KGLO radio, on marketing the US supply of grain.
• As a live panel discussion participant with China Radio International, on food prices.
• Dan Skelton, KICD radio, and The Big Show/WHO Radio, on the USDA report.

Dan Otto spoke with Keith Kirkpatrick (Sportsman notebook/WHO) on his report on the economic value of outdoor recreation in Iowa.

Dave Swenson, associate scientist in economics, spoke with Sharon Cohen, AP- Chicago, on the differences between the ag economy of 2009 and the present.

Additional contacts:

• Donnelle Eller, DMR, regarding the new monthly unemployment report for Iowa.
• Marketplace on Monday on the economic impact of campaign field workers in Iowa.