December 17, 2009

Lima Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801

 

AGENDA

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EVENT PRESENTATIONS

 

Washington Outlook

  • Sara Wyant - President & Editor, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.

 

Optimism on the Heels of Challenging Times for Biofuels

Challenging Times:  Biodiesel Industry Perspective 

  • Alan Weber - Founding Partner, MARC-IV

Ethanol Industry Perspective on the RFS, "Blend Wall" and Mid-Level Blends

  • Geoff Cooper - Vice President Research, Renewable Fuels Association

 

Opportunities with Biotech Wheat 

Transitions: The Role of Public Wheat Breeding in Commercialization of Biotechnology  

  • Donald Mennel - President, The Mennel Milling Company

Preparing the Way for Biotech Wheat

  • Erik Younggren - Secretary-Treasurer, National Association of Wheat Growers

 

Wading Through the Confusion of Climate Change Legislation - What's the Fate of Farmers?

  • Bruce Babcock - Professor of Economics and Director, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University

 

Discover the Truth About Biofuels and Global Land Use Changes

  • Geoff Cooper - Vice President Research, Renewable Fuels Association

 

Transportation: A Problem Impacting Farmers and Customers

Ohio Soybean Association and Ohio Soybean Council Transportation and Logistics Initiative Update

  • Kirk Merritt - Director of International Marketing, Ohio Soybean Council

Soy Transportation Coalition

  • Mike Steenhoek - Executive Director, Soy Transportation Coalition

 

How Farmers Can Benefit from Aquaculture

  • Laura Tiu - Aquaculture Specialist, Ohio State University (Extension/OARDC)
  • Dr. Tony Forshey - Chief of the division of animal industry, Ohio Department of Agriculture

 

Bioproducts: The Small Fish Swimming in a Big Sea of Opportunities

  • Cathy Horton - CEO, Nutek LLC

 

TRADE SHOW - New for 2009

Attendees had the opportunity to speak with representatives from over 20 companies that service the agriculture industry.
 
Advanced Agri-Solutions co-OP
Ag Credit
Agro-Chem East
Agrotain International
Bayer CropScience
Cargill Inc.
Channel Bio, LLC
Conklin Ag Products
Crop Production Services
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Farmers Mutual Relief Agency
Hancor
K&S Millwright, Inc.
Key Bank
M.H. Eby, Inc.
National City - Ag Banking
Schlessman Seed Co.
Seed Consultants
Sukup Mfg. Co.
Widmer & Associates, Ltd.
USDA - Agricultural Research Service



EVENT SPONSORS

Cargill
Monsanto
Ohio Corn Marketing Program
Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program
Ohio Soybean Council
Pioneer
TIMPTE Grain Trailers (offered at M.H. Eby, Inc. and Rodoc Leasing and Sales)