Risk Management: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
Speaker: Caitlyn Grudzinski, Commodity and Ingredient Hedging (CIH) Compare LRP vs. CME Risk Management during different periods of time.Look at current profit/loss levels and historical price swings to understand capital at riskfor ranchers. Learn how to adjust profit/loss potential and take advantage of marketvolatility through risk management strategies. Discuss margin implications of hedgingvs.
Ask an Ag Lawyer Panel – Saturday
Speakers: Anson Howard, Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett & Burton, PLLC; Joe Will Ross, JoeWilliam Ross PC; Join a panel of experienced agricultural attorneys as they address key legalissues impacting ranchers. This session will cover topics such as land leases, liability,estate planning, and business structures, offering practical advice and expert insightstailored to agricultural operations.
Ask an Ag Lawyer Panel – Friday
Speakers: Laura Bowen, Braun & Gresham Attorneys at Law; Garrett Couts, Brady +Hamilton LLP Description: Have legal questions about your ranch or farm? This panel of experiencedagricultural attorneys will tackle your toughest concerns, from land leases and liability toestate planning and more. Get the expert guidance you need to protect your operationand plan
View from the Capitol: Austin Legislative Update
Speakers: Melissa Hamilton, TSCRA Executive Director of Government Relations;Peyton Schumann, TSCRA Senior Director of Government Relations Melissa Hamilton, TSCRA executive director of government relations andPeyton Schumann, TSCRA Senior Director of Government Relations, will deep dive intothe pressing issues of the 2025 Texas Legislative Session. They’ll talk about what billsaffect cattle producers, where TSCRA
Surface Use Issues and Agreements – Oil and Gas Development on the Ranch
Sponsored: Brady + Hamilton, LLP Speaker: Brent Hamilton, Brady + Hamilton, LLPBrent Hamilton, a state-wide leading energy and agricultural Lubbock-based attorney, addresses the basics of surface use issues by oil and gas operators.Hamilton will bring forth opinions and advice on legal issues surrounding the ranch useby a dominant estate holder. Learn practical suggestions
PRF 101
Speaker: Austin Tucker Discover how Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance can helpranchers reduce financial risks caused by insufficient rainfall. This session will provide afoundational understanding of how PRF works and explore strategies to leverage it forimproving your operation’s profitability.
Cow-Calf Cash Flow: Unlocking Your Profit Potential
Speaker: Dr. Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Looking to maximize the profitability of your cow-calf operation? Dr. MarkJohnson, an awarded and decorated professor and extension livestock specialist fromOklahoma State, provides practical strategies to improve cash flow, reduce costs andincrease revenue. Gain valuable insights to make smarter financial and geneticdecisions and unlock your operation’s
Here We Go Again: The Next Texas Electric Transmission Build-out
Sponsored by: Brady + Hamilton, LLP Speaker: Zach Brady, Brady + Hamilton, LLP As the Texas Public Utility Commission and ERCOT actively consider newelectric transmission projects, landowners are faced with conversations involving newhigh-voltage transmission lines. One potential project includes a new unprecedentedstate-wide loop that would serve as a super-transmission system, a buildout reminiscentof the
Direct to Consumer Panel
Moderator: Kaleb McLaurin, Texas Beef Council Panelists: Tucker Brown, R.A. Brown Ranch; additional panelists to be announced Don’t miss the chance to learn how to take your beef from pasture to plate!Hear from industry leaders who are involved in the direct-to-consumer business,building loyal customer bases and driving profits. Walk away with fresh ideas