Sep 2, 2020 to Sep 3, 2020
As margins of agricultural producers get tighter, making sure that lenders and farmers are prepared is crucial for continued success. We are in the midst of a transition period and a global pandemic that has seen the agricultural value chain respond at a rapid pace. To date, we have seen lower commodity prices, increased international competition for our commodities, and higher volatility, and changing consumer demand. As a result, farmers have a variety of options to manage the risks they face. Hear from experts about the agricultural economy, commodity outlook, risk management strategies, consumer demand, policy outlook, supply chain response, and much more.
This conference is designed to help attendees prepare for the 2020-2021 loan renewal season. The decisions producers make are based on commodity, livestock, and economic outlooks. Nathan Kaufman from the Kansas City Federal Reserve will get the conference started with his view current farm economy. The first day also includes sessions today’s farmland market, commodity forecast, and the current agricultural credit conditions.
In the morning of the second day, we change topics slightly as we focus on some of the current implications from the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture. We start with how the economy as a whole is shaping agriculture, then transition to a presentation on how the agricultural supply chain. Next, Jayson Lusk, who has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and has made TV appearances on Fox and Friends, the John Stossel Show, Varney & Co., and the Wall Street Journal Live, will present his research on how consumer demand will shape agriculture over the next year. Day two ends with a talk on agricultural policy and a round table discussion that will bring everything discussed in the conference together for practical applications.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
9:00 – 9:05 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
9:05 – 10:05 am | Agricultural Economic Outlook - Nathan Kaufmann |
10:10 - 11:10 am | Farmland Values - Dr. Todd Kuethe |
11:15– 12:15 pm | Commodity Forecast - Ed Duggen |
12:15 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 - 2:30 pm | Agricultural Credit Conditions/Survey - Brady Brewer |
2:30 pm | Adjourn Day One |
Thursday, September 3, 2020
8:00 - 9:00 am | The Macro Economy and COVID Implications to General Economy - Larry DeBoer |
10:05 - 10:10 am | Impacts of COVD on Supply Chain - Brian Boquard |
10:20 - 11:20 am | Impacts of COVID on Agricultural Demand—Jayson Lusk |
11:30 – 12:15 pm | Policy Update—Ed Elfmann |
12:15 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 - 2:30 pm | Round Table Discussion - Brady Brewer |
2:30 pm | Conference Adjourns |
Nathan Kafmann
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Todd Kuethe
Purdue University
Ed Duggen
Top Third Ag Marketing
Brady Brewer
Purdue University
Larry DeBoer
Purdue University
Brian Bourquard
Corporate Strategy and Agribusiness, EY
Jayson Lusk
Purdue University
Ed Elfman
American Bankers Association
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Agricultural bankers with a strong desire to further their knowledge of financial analysis, commodity marketing, and risk management. This program is specifically targets toward graduates of the Midwest Agricultural Banking Schools or similar programs with a minimum of three years of agricultural lending experience.
IBA, KBA, MBA Members/ Associates Members - $395
OR
$790 per bank location with unlimited viewers
Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and non-members from an eligible membership category at applicable member or nonmember rates. 100% Surcharge for Non-members will be applied. Please register early!
This program will be held virtually!
While we understand that some of you are not permitted to travel for this event as originally planned given the circumstances, we know that education/training to stay current and be the best banker you can be is important. That's why we're committed to providing this program VIRTUALLY.
For additional information please contact:
Laurie Rees, Vice President, Education & Training
LRees@indiana.bank
317-387-9380
Within three or more business days prior to the day of an educational program, no cancellation charge will be assessed. Within two days prior, 50% of the fee is assessed. Refunds are not provided for cancellations or absences which occur one day prior or on the day of the program. Substitutions are welcome at any time.