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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
FIGHTING FUNGI - CAN WE MAKE DIS-EASY?
Speaker: Brian Foss, Keystone Agronomist
This session will focus on:
- Disease opponents challenging this season
- General strategies to prepare us for these disease duels
- Red Crown Rot - get to know the new opponent
- Tar Spot - specifics for managing this more established foe
Why Attend?
This session gives you the tools to protect yield and make the most of every acre.
PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS: TRENDS, TIMING AND TACTICS
Speaker: Emily Thrasher, Assistant VP of Agronomy
This session will focus on:
- Trends shaping Crop Nutrient Costs
- Timing: When to move and why it matters
- Tactics for smarter purchasing decisions
Why Attend?
This session is designed to help you make confident, informed purchasing decisions on your crop nutrient purchases.
KNOW THE NUMBERS: CASH FLOW AT THE FARMGATE
Speaker: David Widmar, Co-Founder of Agricultural Economic Insights
HEALTH INSURANCE ON THE FARM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Speaker: Paul Ashley, Vice President and Consultant at NFP
This session will focus on:
- Six pathways to offer health coverage for your family and employees
- Marketplace options for farms without employees
- A clear, straightforward look at how to navigate health coverage with confidence.
Why Attend?
This session helps you understand your options, make informed decisions, and take the next step toward securing health coverage that fits your farm.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM SESSIONS
WAR ON PIGWEEDS: ARE WE FINALLY RELOADING THE ARSENAL?
Speaker: Jeff Nagel, Keystone Agronomist
This session will focus on:
- Weed Control Trends in 2025
- Update on “The Resistance” in Row Crops
- Who’s Resupplying the Lines, and Will They Work?
Why Attend?
Get a clear view of what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s coming next in weed control. This session helps you make informed decisions and stay ahead of resistance with confidence.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR FUEL & PROPANE PARTNER
Speaker: Bruce Richman, Energy Price Risk Manager at Keystone Cooperative
This session will focus on:
- Strategies to Save Money, Avoid Downtime, and Plan Ahead
- How to Choose the right fuel and propane program for your farm's needs
- The Cooperative Advantage
Why Attend?
This session helps you get more value from every gallon through better planning, stronger service, and a partner who understands the demands of your farm.
FARMGATE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Speaker: David Widmar, Co-Founder of Agricultural Economic Insights
SWINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Hosted by Tyler Fledderman, Director of Swine and Animal Nutrition at Keystone Cooperative, Keystone Contract Growers: Cory Himsel, Lyndon Kaehr, and Dustin Ripberger
This session you will hear firsthand from Keystone contract growers. You’ll get their perspective on:
- The day-to-day realities and responsibilities of contract swine production
- The benefits, opportunities, and impact on their farm and family
- Honest reflections to help you decide if contract growing aligns with your goals
Why Attend?
This session offers a real-world look at what contracting with Keystone looks like, what it takes, what it offers, and whether it’s the right fit for your farm’s future.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM SESSIONS
BUILDING FERTILITY: UNLOCKING ROI WITH TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY
Speakers: Jason Roth, Keystone Agronomist and Matt Clark, Ag Tech Director at Keystone Cooperative
This session will focus on:
- Why your fertility foundation matters
- Tactics to understand where your footing stands
- How to put your fertility house on the right foundation
Why Attend?
This session helps you build a fertility plan you can trust, one that protects yield, improves ROI, and sets a solid foundation for every acre you manage.
WHAT YOUR CO-OP MEMBERSHIP REALLY MEANS
Speakers: Rodney Graham, CFO and Courtney Meyer, Membership Manager at Keystone Cooperative
This session will focus on..
- Value of Keystone's Farmer Membership
- Cash patronage and equity
- Personal vs. business member accounts
- PLUS a Special Announcement you won't want to miss!
Why attend?
Whether you're already a member or just exploring what Keystone offers, this session breaks down how membership works and how it’s evolving to deliver even more value to our farmer members.
THE POWER OF PREMIUM FUEL & LUBES
Hosted by CountryMark
THE NEXT DECADE OF AG INNOVATION
Speakers: Drew Garretson, VP of Innovation and Sustainability at Keystone Cooperative and Taylor Welti, US Commercial & Business Development Manager at Solinftec
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM SESSIONS
DRONES: FINDING THEIR FIT ON THE FARM
Speaker: John Scott, Keystone Agronomist
This session will focus on:
- What you need to know before taking off—rules, risks, and responsibilities.
- Exploring practical, value-added uses beyond basic imagery.
- Are sprayer drones the future or just a fad?
- Real-world insights from early adopters and what’s coming next.
Why Attend?
This session helps you cut through the hype and understand where drones truly deliver value so you can make smart, informed decisions for your farm.
PROCUREMENT INSIGHTS: TRENDS, TIMING AND TACTICS
Speaker: Emily Thrasher, Assistant VP of Agronomy
This session will focus on:
- Trends shaping Crop Nutrient Costs
- Timing: When to move and why it matters
- Tactics for smarter purchasing decisions
Why Attend?
This session is designed to help you make confident, informed purchasing decisions on your crop nutrient purchases.
TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY COSTS
Speaker: Kyle Baumer, Energy Price Risk Manager at Keystone Cooperative
This session will focus on:
- Benefits of fuel contracting for your Bottom Line
- Flex vs. fixed contracts
- Tips to get the most out of your fuel contract
Why Attend?
This session helps you take control of fuel costs with confidence so you can plan ahead and manage your risk.
INNOVATION ROADMAP WITH KEYSTONE’S SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Session Hosted by Ryan Eklund, Seed Business Director at Keystone Cooperative
This session will focus on:
- What’s next in ag innovation
Insights from Keystone supplier partners - How innovation connects to your bottom line
Why Attend?
This session gives you a front-row seat to the future of agriculture so you can stay informed, stay competitive, and make the most of what’s coming next.