Farm Forward
January 6, 2025 | Brock Johnston
Shifting market dynamics, both domestically and internationally, continue to impact the value of Iowa’s soybean crop.
To provide insight into global trends and domestic policy changes that could impact farmers’ return on investment in 2025 and beyond, the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is hosting the Farm Forward Conference on Feb. 3 in Des Moines.
“Farm Forward is designed to help Iowa soybean farmers better navigate the many production and market forces shaping our industry,” says Matt Herman, ISA chief officer of demand and advocacy. “Attendees will walk away with timely information and valuable discussion from industry leaders as we seek to help farmers navigate the dynamics ahead.”
Keynote speaker Dr. Matt Roberts, founder of the economics research consultancy The Kernmantle Group, will set the stage for a day of insights allowing farmers to make informed business decisions in the year ahead.
A nationally renowned grain and energy markets expert, Roberts will outline the issue of trade under a new administration, the economics at play and what potential factors may impact the soybean industry as a result.
From new soybean uses and biofuels issues to farm-level economics and farm policy changes, conference programming will bring together an expert lineup of speakers and panelists to explore some of the biggest challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
Confirmed speakers and panelists include Jim Knuth, senior vice president of Farm Credit Services of America; Kailee Tkacz Buller, CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association; Adam Gregg, CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association; Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, vice president of external affairs at Landus; Doug Struyk, an attorney with Carney and Appleby; Kirk Leeds, ISA CEO and more.
Following the event, all attendees are invited and encouraged to attend ISA’s annual legislative reception
at Curate. Program participants will also receive a ticket to the Iowa Ag Expo, formerly known as the Iowa Power and Farming Show, held Feb. 4-6 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
To register and view the full agenda, visit iasoybeans.com/forward33.
Date and Time
Feb. 3, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Agenda
9:30 a.m. - Registration
10:00 a.m. - Trade Outlook Under the New Administration
11:05 a.m. - Creating New Demand for Soy at Home and Abroad
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Soy Squeeze: 2025 Economics
2:00 p.m. - Break
2:10 p.m. - Inflation Reduction Act Biofuel Tax Credits: Under New Management
3:15 p.m. - Iowa Legislative Outlook
4:00 p.m. - Adjourn
6:30 p.m. - Legislative Reception - Join state lawmakers and fellow farmers for ISA’s annual Legislative Reception to be held at Curate (322 E Court Ave, Des Moines)
Questions?
Contact Paige Whitney at 712-371-9901 or pwhitney@iasoybeans.com.
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