Agenda: ASA Farmer Forum: Building Your Conservation Program and Profit Potential 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025
12:00 PM																Registration Desk Opens
1:00 PM																Welcome and Opening Comments Caleb Ragland, ASA President and Kentucky Farmer Mike Pearson, Event Emcee and Host of This Week in Agribusiness
1:10 PM																Industry Perspectives on Current Issues that Impact Conservation and Sustainability Representatives from different segments of the soy value chain share how current issues and initiatives, such as Make America Healthy Again and updated biofuels policies, may impact farmers' conservation plans and sustainability. Sarah Gallo, Senior Vice President, Product Policy and Federal Affairs, Consumer Brands Association Corey Lacey, Environmental Policy Manager, Illinois Soybean Association Tyler Sayers, Vice President, Crude and Refined Oils, ADM
1:50 PM																What’s New with ADM: Sponsor Update Chris Cuddy, President of ADM North America, and Senior Vice President of ADM's Carbohydrate Solutions business unit.
2:05 PM																Designing Traceability that Works for Farmers Nicholas Goeser, PhD and Managing Partner, Carbon A List Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist and Farmers Fueling the Future Co-Lead, ASA
2:45 PM																Farmers For Soil Health: Sponsor Update Jack Cornell, Director of Sustainable Supply, United Soybean Board
3:00 PM																Refreshment Break with Sponsor Exhibits
3:15 PM																How U.S. Soy Organizations are Expanding Conservation Programs and Research Initiatives to Support Your Farm This informative panel will feature agronomists from state and national soy organizations who will share updates on new checkoff-funded conservation programs and research initiatives to improve your soil health and yield potential. Jack Cornell, Senior Director, Supply Chain Resilience, United Soybean Board Ben Forsythe, Sustainability and Value Creation Director, Indiana Soybean Alliance Carson Fort, Government Affairs Manager, American Soybean Association Clayton Light, Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations, Missouri Soybean Association
4:05 PM																Time to Shop! Roundtable Discussions with Technical Experts on Specific Programs Technical experts are here to answer your questions! Several companies and organizations will host roundtable discussions, where you can ask more in-depth questions about specific conservation programs. These small roundtable conversations are the perfect opportunity to shop for a program that fits the unique needs of your operation. Three sessions will last about 15 minutes each. When the bell rings, everyone moves to a new table.
5:20 PM																Closing Comments and Adjourn Mike Pearson, Event Emcee and Host of This Week in Agribusiness Caleb Ragland, ASA President and Kentucky Farmer
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM																Reception with Sponsor Exhibits Visit with fellow farmers, industry friends, sponsors, and conservation technical experts while enjoying refreshments and hearty hors d'oeuvres.