Monday, August 25, 2025
12:00 PM
 
1:00 PM
  • Caleb Ragland, ASA President and Kentucky Farmer
  • Mike Pearson, Event Emcee and Host of This Week in Agribusiness
1:10 PM

Representatives from major consumer products companies and retailers share how current issues and initiatives such as the Make America Healthy Again movement are impacting their sustainability programs and how they partner with farmers.

  • 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
 
2:05 PM
  • Nicholas Goeser, PhD and Managing Partner, Carbon A List
  • Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist and Farmers Fueling the Future Co-Lead, ASA
2:45 PM
 
3:00 PM
 
3:15 PM

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
4:00 PM
 
4:10 PM

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
  • Caleb Ragland, ASA President and Kentucky Farmer

  • Mike Pearson, Event Emcee and Host of This Week in Agribusiness

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Visit with fellow farmers, industry friends, sponsors, and conservation technical experts while enjoying refreshments and hearty hors d'oeuvres.

As the industry evolves, so too will our lineup of speakers and program updates.
Stay tuned for the latest information on speakers, sessions, and more!