ISA's Landowner and Land Operator Meeting

3:00 p.m. - Beyond the Handshake: Improve Land Management by Strengthening Your Roles Through Communication

Farming and land management is a business, and in any business relationship — no matter the scenario — communication is key! Learn ways to strengthen your farming operation and your business relationships through sound and direct communication and practices.

Moderator: Jennifer Simpson, Simpson Sales Solutions and AGRIpreneur Academy

Panelists: Clay County farmers Chuck White, Patrick White and Brent Swart.

3:40 p.m. - Reaching your ROI by Embracing Your WHY — Together!

Hear from northwest Iowa farmers who have used conservation principles to bring them together with their landowners. Each situation is different, but conservation is embedded within each example!

Moderator: Rosie Roberts, ISA technical insights manager

Panelists: Farmers James Hepp, of Rockwell City; Ross Peterson, of Cleghorn; and ISA Conservation Agronomist Ryan Johnson, of Cherokee.

4:15 p.m. - 5-minute Break

4:20 p.m. - Cost and Time to Implement Conservation Practices: Introducing Conservation Agronomists

It's imperative to have someone to turn to when making adjustments to your farming operation. While farmers are typically advised by their bankers, agronomists, family members, and successful farmer leaders, a conservation agronomist can help bridge the gap between agronomics and conservation practices while maintaining profitability.

Panelists: Ryan Johnson, ISA conservation agronomist.

4:50 p.m. - Farm Policy Updates: Initiatives for 2025

During this session incoming ISA President Brent Swart will highlight the priorities and initiatives of the Iowa Soybean Association's Policy Committee for 2025, review the 45Z tax credit and discuss the carbon intensity and premiums available.

5:15 p.m. - Dinner & Networking