Afternoon Ag Insights and Summer Social

Hosted by NAFB and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City

Join NAFB and the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City for an afternoon of timely agribusiness insights, industry discussion and networking at the American Royal.

The program will feature conversations on innovation, markets and health, with perspectives from leaders across agriculture, finance, technology and related industries.

Following the afternoon program, attendees are invited to stay for the Summer Social Hour, featuring special recognitions including the introduction of the Council’s newest class of Young Leaders and the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award.

Schedule

• 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions

  • DeLoss Jahnke, President of NAFB and Anchor/Editor, RFD Radio Network

  • Erica Venancio, President and Executive Director, Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City

  1:10 – 2:00 p.m. | Innovation & Emerging Technologies

  • Jason Walker, Public Affairs Specialist, National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)

  • Brad Tolbert, Regional Manager of Business Development and B2B, John Deere

  • Shannon Kellner, Chair of KC Animal Health Corridor and Vice President of Livestock for Merck Animal Health

  2:00 – 2:10 p.m. | American Royal Update

  2:10 – 3:00 p.m. | Markets Panel

  • Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist, StoneX Group

  • Domenic Varrichio, Co-Founder and President, Pluto Commodities

  • Mark Hobrock, Sr. Vice President, The Andersons

  • Mike Zuzolo, President and Owner, Global Commodity Analytics

  3:00 – 3:20 p.m. | Break & Media Interviews

  3:20 – 3:30 p.m. | NAFB Foundation Update

  3:30 – 4:20 p.m. | Health & Agriculture

  • Garrett Hawkins, President and Farmer, Missouri Farm Bureau

  • Ken Woods, President, Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center

  • Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, Health Innovations Network of Kansas

  4:20 – 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks

  4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Summer Social Hour

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Accommodations & Special Dietary Needs

If you have questions concerning access, or if you have any special dietary needs, please e-mail at least seven days prior to the event.