10:00 AM
On-site Badge Pickup & Registration Open
 
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch provided for Policy Session Attendees (optional)
  • Lunch will be provided for the Policy Session attendees
11:15 AM
Policy for Non-Policy Staff (optional session)
  • Optional Session
    • Alexa Combelic, Executive Director of Government Affairs, ASA
    • A light lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. for participants
12:15 PM
Break
 
12:30 PM
Welcome and Introductions
  • Steve Censky, Chief Executive Officer, ASA
  • Meeting Objectives & Opening Remarks
    • Tracy Snider, Executive Director, Industry & State Relations, ASA
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday State Staff Meeting
 
12:45 PM
ASA Policy - What's Left to do in 2026 and Looking Ahead to a New Congress
  • Alexa Combelic, Executive Director of Government Affairs, ASA
1:30 PM
Meet ASA's International Trade Advisor
  • David Johanson, International Trade Advisor, ASA
1:45 PM
Break
 
2:00 PM
Sponsor Message
 
2:20 PM
Communicating Collectively for Greater Impact
  • ASA Communications Team
    • Blair Shipp
    • Jordan Bright
    • Vanessa Hunt
3:05 PM
Break
 
3:20 PM
Sponsor Message
 
3:40 PM
Collaborating with Joy - The Audacity of Joyosity and the Unexpected ROI of Leading with Joy
  • Keynote Speaker, Jenn Whitmer
4:45 PM
Day One Closing Remarks
  • Tracy Snider, Executive Director, Industry & State Relations, ASA
5:00 PM
Adjourn
 
5:45 PM
Meet near the fountain at Main Entrance to depart for Dinner & Activity
 
5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday Evening Activity & Dinner
 
7:30 PM
First Trolley Returns to Hotel
 
8:30 PM
Final Trolley Returns to Hotel
 
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast Available
 
8:00 AM
Welcome and Recap from Day One
  • Tracy Snider, Executive Director, Industry & State Relations, ASA
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday State Staff Meeting
 
8:10 AM
Sponsor Message
 
8:30 AM
Commodity Classic Update
  • Kendra Pirk, Commodity Classic Manager, ASA
8:45 AM
The Data, Analysis and Advocacy Driving Soybean Demand
  • Economic Analysis and Support - Turning Data Into Action
    • Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist, ASA
  • BBDI - What We've Done, What's Next, and How BBDI and FFF Collaboratively Fuel Impact
    • Josh Rahm, Director of Government Affairs, ASA
    • Matt Herman, Chief Officer, Advocacy and Demand, Iowa Soybean Association
  • Navigating MAHA Collectively - Panel Discussion
10:15 AM
Break/Hotel Checkout
  • Luggage can be stored in back of meeting room.
10:30 AM
ASA Resource Exchange - Connect. Engage. Collaborate.
  • Exploring the People, Programs, and Services That Strengthen State Soybean Organizations
    • Meet one-on-one with ASA staff to learn more about programs, services, and resources available to support your role in your organization's success. Visit at your own pace, ask questions, share ideas, and request follow up meetings.  
11:00 AM
State Investment. Shared Impact. Maximizing Today's Programs and Building Tomorrow's Opportunities
  • State investment is critical to ASA's success. This session will review current and expiring initiatives, introduce new opportunities under consideration, and highlight resources that may be underutilized by states today. Just as importantly, we'll seek your feedback on future programs to help ensure that ASA continues to deliver value for state organizations, soybean farmers, and the industry.
11:45 AM
Final Comments/Meeting Summary
  • Tracy Snider, Executive Director, Industry & State Relations, ASA
12:00 PM
Adjourn