THURSDAY MAY 27, 2021 | 10:00AM to Noon & 1:30PM to 4:00PM (central)

A multi-state event, the 2021 Virtual Midwest Ag Conference is an in-depth look at several facets of the ag industry in the Midwest, discussing land values, ag economy, technologies, trade agreements, regulations, trends and challenges, development and more. A detailed conference brochures which includes  discussion topics and speaker information is available for download below.

The 2021 Midwest Ag Conference is hosted by Community Bankers of Iowa, Community Bankers Association of Kansas, Community Bankers of Michigan, Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, Independent Community Banks of North Dakota, Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota, and Missouri Independent Bankers Association.

EVENT SCHEDULE

MORNING SESSION:

10:00-10:10 – Welcome “State Associations Update”

10:10–10:30 – Guest Speaker Mark Scanlon “ICBA Ag Update”

10:30–11:30 – Guest Speaker Dr. David Kohl “US Agriculture Economic Update”

11:30a–Noon – Guest Speaker Justin Maxson Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development – USDA

AFTERNOON SESSION:

1:30–2:30 – Panel: “Equipment Values & Trends” Kyle McMahon, Don Van Houweling, Arnie Sinclair

2:30–3:30 – Panel: “Midwest Ag Secretary Update” Moderator: Bill Northey, Mike Naig – Iowa, Chris Chinn – Missouri, Mike Beam – Kansas, Doug Goehring – North Dakota

3:30–4:00 – Guest Speaker Neil Dierks “World Trade Agreements Update”

Cost: $125 members, $250 non-members