Speaker: Marty Smith, ESPN Presented by: Hargrove Ranch Insurance and Braun & Gresham, PLLC Raised working cattle and crops on his family’s farm in rural Virginia, ESPN’s Marty Smith brings an authentic connection to the agricultural community that shaped him long before he became one of ESPN’s most recognizable voices. His journey from ranch

Annual Membership Meeting - Presented by: Bosque Ranch General Session: Market Outlook - Presented by: CIH and Texas A&M University Speaker: Brett Stuart, Global AgriTrends A wise investor once said that the costliest words in the trading world are "It's different this time." Yet there are reasons to question some fundamental changes in the U.S.

Speaker: Dr. Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University With the aging of the Silent and Boomer generations, the next 20 years will see a huge number of America's agricultural operations change hands once, perhaps twice. How we as an industry handle this transition affects the structure of U.S. agriculture, the continuity of our farms

Speaker: Matt Makens, Makens Weather Presented by: Specialized Crop Insurance In an industry where the weather can make or break your operation, staying informed is crucial. Join us for our opening session, where meteorologist Matt Makens will discuss the likelihood of El Niño developing across the region following two seasons of La Niña. Such