Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University Extension Climatologist, will be the featured speaker on Thursday March 18th at 6:15 p.m. at the Viking Club in Moline. The evening will begin with a buffet dinner at 6:15 pm, followed by an update from Gold Star FS Grain Merchandiser, Mike Schaver.

Business or leisure, student or professional, you will benefit from the common sense approach Dr. Taylor has delivered by press, presentations, and radio over more than 30 years. His interviews in the Wall Street Journal on impacts of drought and flooding, his New York Times article on heat and Astroturf, his full color half-page photograph of Arches Monument in the St. Louis Dispatch, and his down to earth weather outlooks in Country magazine express the scope of his understanding and experience.

His explanations of global warming, and related weather events andhow they impact life and our economy are clear, insightful and concise. All persons concerned with climate associated risks will benefit from Dr. Taylor's clear and often humorous explanations.

The cost for the single session is $ 18.00. To make a reservation, please call the Rock Island County Farm Bureau ® 309-736-7432 or the Rock Island County Extension office at 309-756-9978. The Market Outlook Series is co-sponsored by the Rock Island and Henry County Farm Bureau Marketing Committees, Rock Island County Extension and Henry Stark County Extension.