Feb. 17-19, 2025
Loew's Hotel
Kansas City, MO

2025 Agenda

Monday 2/17/25

All events listed are Central Standard Time.

Time Name Speakers Location Name More Info
Monday, February 17, 2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PMWin in Turbulent Times Pre Conference WorkshopMark Faust Echelon ManagementCity Beautiful C
3:00 PM - 6:00 PMRegistration and Expo Open City Beautiful Foyer
7:00 PM - 10:00 PMKick Off Reception - PBR Bar, Power & Light District  
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMBreakfast City Beautiful D/E
8:00 AM - 8:10 AMWelcomeMargy Eckelkamp Farm Journal/The ScoopCity Beautiful D/E
8:10 AM - 9:10 AMThe Future of FarmingByron Reese Futurist, Technologist and EntrepreneurCity Beautiful D/E
9:10 AM - 9:30 AMAg Economy Monitor PanelTyne Morgan U.S. Farm ReportCity Beautiful D/E
9:30 AM - 9:50 AMBreak and Expo Time City Beautiful Foyer
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMBREAKOUT ROUND 1  
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 1: 5 Trends to Watch Out for in AgricultureShaun Haney RealAgricultureCity Beautiful A
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 2: Food Security is National Security City Beautiful B
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 3: Conquer Decision ParalysisRena Striegel Transition Point Business AdvisorsCity Beautiful C
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 4: Session TBD Muse A/B
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 5: Session TBD Mermaid A
10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOption 6: Session TBD Mermaid B
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAgriTalk Live BroadcastChip Flory Farm JournalCity Beautiful Foyer
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMBREAKOUTS - ROUND 2  
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMGrow Getters Panel City Beautiful A
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMHow to Raise a Family In a Dying Culture Muse A/B
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMAgriculture in the Post-Peak Population Era City Beautiful B
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMOption 4: TBD City Beautiful B
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMOption 5: TBD City Beautiful B
10:55 AM - 11:40 AMOption 6: TBD City Beautiful B
11:40 AM - 1:10 PMLunch & Speaker City Beautiful D/E
1:20 PM - 2:05 PMSPONSORED BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 1  
2:05 PM - 2:30 PMBreak and Expo Time City Beautiful Foyer
2:30 PM - 3:15 PMFinancial Outlook for U.S. AgricultureNate Kauffman Kansas City Federal ReserveCity Beautiful D/E
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMSession TBD City Beautiful D/E
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking Reception City Beautiful Foyer
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMTop Producer of the Year Banquet City Beautiful D/E
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast  City Beautiful D/E
7:45 AM - 8:30 AMU.S Farm Report TapingTyne Morgan U.S. Farm ReportCity Beautiful D/E
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM "The Wild Ride: Developing Resonant Creative Leaders"Zach Arend Saddle Their Own Horse™City Beautiful D/E
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMBREAKOUTS - ROUND 3  
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMOption 1: Farm Equipment Economics City Beautiful A
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMOption 2: Session TBD City Beautiful B
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMOption 3: Next Gen: Advocating Young Farmer Panel City Beautiful C
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMOption 4: Stressed?Rena Striegel Transition Point Business AdvisorsMuse A/B
9:40 AM - 10:25 AMOption 5: Working With (Not For) Your Lender Mermaid A
9:30 AM - 10:25 AMOption 6: Session TBD Mermaid B
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAgriTalk Live BroadcastChip Flory Farm JournalCity Beautiful Foyer
10:25 AM - 10:45 AMBreak and Expo Time City Beautiful Foyer
10:45 AM - 11:30 AMSPONSORED BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 2  
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Hot Topics Panel City Beautiful D/E
1:00 PM - 1:30 PMBreak and Expo Time City Beautiful Foyer
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWhat to Watch With the Weather in 2025Eric Snodgrass Nutrien Ag SolutionsCity Beautiful D/E
2:30 PM - 3:15 PMAg Policy OutlookJim Wiesemeyer Pro Farmer/Farm JournalCity Beautiful D/E
3:15 PM - 4:00 PMGlobal Fertilizer Market Overview: What It Means At Your Farm GateJosh Linville StoneXCity Beautiful D/E
4:00 PMAdjourn City Beautiful D/E