Speaker: Marty Smith, ESPN 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 life to the national spotlight gives him a rare

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. and global beef sector. Join us for a look at what is truly different this time, and what

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 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 an outcome could provide