Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
2024 has seen agriculture transition back to a low margin environment. Producers and bankers alike are bracing from several more years of lower profits. Farmers are facing pressure from rising input costs and a low commodity price environment. These low margins, along with other key issues for agriculture loom on the horizon. At the Advanced Ag Banking Conference, attendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders and economists on navigating the current challenges facing farmers, explore strategies to mitigate risk and optimize lending practices amidst fluctuating agricultural conditions.
We will kick off the conference with a commodity outlook and barometer update on the health of the agricultural economy. Day 1 will continue with an interactive workshop that will give you tools to help farmers manage the tighter margins they can expect over the foreseeable future. Day 2 continues with insights on the trends impacting the agricultural sector, leadership training, and a panel of farmers that will share their thoughts on their interactions with the agribusinesses they do business with.
The Advanced Ag Banking Conference is designed to provide the lending community with updates on current agricultural topics that can help you better serve your farmer customer. Reserve your place today and invest in your future as a leader in agricultural lending.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
8:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - Welcome & Introductions
9:05-10:00 am - Commodity Outlook - Dr. Michael Langemeier
10:15 - 12:00 pm - Margin Management for Agricultural Lenders
12:00pm - Lunch
12:45 - 4:30 pm Managing Margins Continued
4:30 pm Day One Concludes
Thursday, September 12, 2024
8:00 am - Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45 am - Disruptors in the World of Agriculture: What We're Watching & What We're Not
10:00 - 12:15 pm - Fostering Engagement: Leading Effectively Through Change and Challenge
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Agricultural Banking Update from Washington D.C.
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Volatility to be Dominant Theme in 2024
3:00 pm - Conference Adjourns
**For a full description of each session, please see the PDF Brochure.**
Michael Langemeier, Purdue University
Dustin Baker, Michael Liautaud, and Scott Gerig, Commodity & Ingredient Hedging
Doug Johnson, Moody’s Analytics, Inc
Brooke Linn, Brooke Organizational Consulting
Ben Buckner, AgResource Company
Ed Elfmann, 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 - $595
Additional Member from Same Institution - $495
The registration fee includes the program, materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day. Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and non-members from an eligible membership category at applicable member or nonmember rates.
A surcharge of 100% for Non-members will be applied. Please register early!
The Advanced Agricultural Lenders Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East, 155 Progress Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. To make your reservation with the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East call 765-446-0900 or visit www.lafayetteeast.doubletreebyhilton.com. Please reference the Indiana Bankers special rate code 0003145564 to receive the negotiated rate of $129.
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.