ACI Legislative & Policy Update

ACI Organizational Update

Transportation Economics and the Impacts of Low Water and Geopolitical Events on Southeast IN Agriculture
Jason Selking, Consolidated Grain and Barge, Jeffersonville, IN
During the last two years, low water on the Mississippi River has had tremendous impacts on barge freight at critical periods. Additionally outside our borders, transportation through the Panama and Suez Canals has been impacted by events equally beyond our control.  Through this interactive discussion, we plan to delve into each of these issues, all the while maintaining a focus toward Indiana agriculture.

Grain Panel Discussion
Jason Selking, General Manager - Eastern Ohio Valley Region, Consolidated Grain and Barge
Britt Kagay, Commercial Manager – Morristown, Bunge
Alan Lowe, Owner, Lowe’s Pellets and Grain
Jeff Harts, Merchandiser, Central Indiana Ethanol
How does the current grain market environment affect the feed, ethanol and processing sectors of Indiana?

Lunch and Networking 

Creating Your Own Talent Pool
Matt John, Ivy Tech
Agriculture businesses face many challenges. As technology becomes more embedded in equipment and facilities, finding skilled employees becomes more important. Learn how industry input and collaboration is solving the immediate and future shortage of qualified precision agriculture applicators in Indiana. Matt will discuss how Ivy Tech is collaborating with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to create a State Earn And Learn (SEAL) around this credential and on the job training.