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Sessions

Pricing & Transitioning a Business

Joe has transitioned Nester Ag into a partnership, and will discuss his ideas of valuing a consulting business, transitioning the management to others, and assuring the business and service to customers continues after the principle consultant scales back or retires

Monday Jan. 18th 11:10 AM -12:00 AM

Tuesday Jan. 19th 11:10 AM -12:00 AM

Joe Nester

Farm Bill Update

Join Tom for a timely and insightful look at the rapidly evolving landscape of production agriculture. From the latest on MAHA and tariff developments to emerging products and policy changes, Tom will unpack the political and economic forces shaping the industry today. Gain the most up-to-date information to navigate current challenges and seize new opportunities in the agricultural marketplace.

Wednesday Jan. 20th 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Wednesday Jan. 20th 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Tom McKinney

Conservation and Farm Policy: 2027 and Beyond

As agricultural policy continues to evolve, understanding what's on the horizon is critical for consultants, agronomists, and industry professionals. Join Beverly Paul, founder of Davenport Policy, for an inside look at the future of conservation and farm policy beyond 2027. Drawing on decades of experience representing agricultural interests in Washington, D.C., Beverly will discuss emerging priorities for conservation programs, crop insurance, agricultural research, and climate initiatives, while exploring how potential legislative and regulatory changes may impact farmers and the trusted advisors who serve them. Attendees will gain practical insights into the future direction of federal agricultural policy and leave better prepared to help producers navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Wednesday Jan. 20th 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Jan. 20th 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Beverly Paul

Commodity Markets

Wright's session will explain his simplistic marketing plan using forward contracts or HTA contracts as the primary marketing tools and put options as secondary marketing tools to enhance profitability and catch a price near the top of every year's price range to achieve more profit through better marketing with less stress.

Tuesday Jan. 19th 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Jan. 20th 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Roger Wright

Practical Application of Cover Crops: Frustration vs Function

This session will focus on the ability of well managed cover crop systems to improve soil function and water dynamics that benefit crop production and address water quality concerns. Common challenges will be addressed, along with solutions to avoid risks commonly associated with cover crop adoption. Research data involving water quality benefits, improved soil water dynamics, precision planting options, species selection and termination strategies will be discussed. Cover crops are not a new thing, however, a lot of the best management practices have been developed on the farms of early adopters through trial and error. Almost anywhere in a grain producing region, successful cover crop management at commercial scale can be found in action within 30 to 50 miles. However, overall cover crop adoption is relatively low, while more frequent heavy rainfall events are causing an increase in erosion, and downstream water quality continues to be a concern far beyond the agriculture sector. The utilization of cover crops has been widely documented as one of the best options for controlling erosion and keeping nutrients in the field. Researchers have done an excellent job of conducting these studies that confirm many potential benefits of adoption, but have not been overly successful when it comes to demonstrating how the practice can be used in a profitable and high yield row crop situation. Many farmers are having great success, so it's best to have them and their information in the loop to make sure our research avoids reliving the problems that have already been solved on the farm. These practical and proven ideas will be discussed throughout the program.

Monday Jan. 18th 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

John Pike