Ag lending requires highly specialized lending skills and an understanding of the unique markets available to farmers in Illinois. As in all other industries, ag banking is constantly changing. Ag lenders need to stay current on the latest issues in agricultural markets, economics, and risk management. The Ag Banking Conference addresses these and other important issues to increase your knowledge and improve your ability to serve ag customers.

Stay tuned for the full program!

Speakers

Speakers

Disruptive Weather in Production Ag

Eric Snodgrass
Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Know Your Food

Sarah Michaels
Emcee, Agriculture Reporter, WEEK Channel 25, Peoria, Illinois

Plant, Weed & Water the Family Ag Business to Reap a Bountiful Harvest

Amanda Radke
Keynote Speaker, National Agriculture Campaign Advisory Council

Illinois FBFM Update

Bob Rhea
CEO, Illinois FBFM

Connecting the Banker and the Farmer with Knowledge and Tools for Mutual Success

Joe Jennings
CEO at Daitaas Holdings

Agriculture and Ag Lending Outlook

Dr. David Kohl
Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance, Virginia Tech

Ag Policy Update

Jim Wiesmeyer
Washington Policy Analyst, Pro Farmer/Farm Journal

Building a Strong Ag Credit Analysis Culture

Anthony W. “Tony” Hotchkiss
EVP, Director of Agricultural Banking, Regions Bank

Farm Income Outlook and Risks for '24

Gary Schnitkey
UofI Professor; farmdoc

Agenda

Agenda

Subject to Change


Wednesday, August 23
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Registration & Refreshments
10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Emcee, Sarah Michaels, Agriculture Reporter, WEEK Channel 25, Peoria, Illinois
Chair, IBA Ag Advisory Committee - Scott Rhoads, Regional President/Commercial Banking, Carrollton Bank
10:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Agriculture and Ag Lending Outlook
Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance, Virginia Tech
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Federal Policy and Redistricting Update
Ed Elfmann, SVP, Agriculture & Rural Banking Policy, ABA
12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Ag Policy Update
Jim Wiesmeyer, Washington Policy Analyst, Pro Farmer/Farm Journal
1:50 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.Building a Strong AG Credit Analysis Culture
Tony Hotchkiss, Executive Vice President, Director of Agricultural Banking, Regions Bank
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Connecting the Banker and the Farmer with Knowledge and Tools for Mutual Success
Joe Jennings, CEO and Founder, Daitaas, LLC, Agricenter International
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Solar Presentation (Speaker TBA)
4:10 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.Plant, Weed & Water the Family Ag Business to Reap a Bountiful Harvest
Amanda Radke, Keynote Speaker, National Agriculture Campaign Advisory Council
5:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Networking Reception
Thursday, August 24
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.Breakfast Buffet
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Illinois FBFM Update
Bob Rhea, CEO, Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Farm Income Outlook and Risks for 2024
Gary Schnitkey, UofI Professor; farmdoc
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.Know your Food
Sarah Michaels, Agriculture Reporter
10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.Regulator Update
Matt Jennings, IDFPR
10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Zackery Witvoet, Big Iron Auctions
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Disruptive Weather in Production Ag
Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Event Details

Event Details

Hotel Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Phone: (217) 529-7777
Rate: $118++/night
Deadline: Tuesday, August. 8, 2023

Booking Link

Questions?

registrar@illinois.bank | 217-789-9340

Fee Per Person

(In-Person or Live Streamed)
Member $345 | Non-Member $495 
Buy 3, Get One Free

Presentation Material Options

Presentation files will be available free of charge on the IBA mobile app/website. 
Purchase a binder for $35 (Available for In-Person only)

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