Agri-Pulse and CaseIH are teaming up at Farm Progress Show to bring you everything you need to know for the upcoming election. A special daily program, called “Farm to Fork Politics: Elections, Economics and the Next Farm Bill” will run on Aug 30, 31, and Sept 1 from 12:00-1:00 pm in the Case IH tent, Lot 102.
“With the November elections less than 13 weeks away, this is a crucial time for farmers to be thinking about the direction of our country and the future of the farm economy,” said Sara Wyant, editor of Agri-Pulse. “We will have several experts on hand each day to share their insights and perspectives on a wide variety of issues.”
Expect to hear topics like, farm income, crop insurance, regulations, trade policy, biofuels, and Farm Bill each afternoon. Following is the schedule guest speakers.
Tuesday, August 30
- Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant, serves as Moderator
- Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
- Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture
- Mary Kay Thatcher, Sr. Director, Congressional Relations, American Farm Bureau Federation
Wednesday, August 31
- Agri-Pulse Associate Editor Spencer Chase, serves as Moderator
- Chip Bowling, President, National Corn Growers Association
- Richard Wilkins, President, American Soybean Association
- John Weber, President, National Pork Producers Council
Thursday, September 1
- Agri-Pulse Associate Editor Spencer Chase, serves as Moderator
- Wesley Spurlock, President-Elect, National Corn Growers Association
- Ron Moore, Vice-President, American Soybean Association
- John Weber, President, National Pork Producers Council
AgWired will be on the ground, covering Farm Progress Show as well. See you there!