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MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 20188:00 A.M. Registration - Lansing Center Hall B

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon – Concurrent Sessions

Applicator Training - Radisson Hotel BallroomCCA Credits: 1.0 SW; 2.0 PMRecerti ication Credits: 3.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv CORE Certi ied Fertilizer Applicator Credits: 3.0Moderator: J J Metz, Crop Production Services - Michigan Division Now more than ever, application calls for a high level of training and professionalism. The applicator training sessions are must-attends for not just operators, but all of those involved with application. • WHAT IS VOLATILIZATION & FACTORS THAT

INFLUENCE MOVEMENTJon Rush, BASF Corporation

• SETBACKS & BUFFERS Brian Verhougstraete, Michigan Department of

Agriculture & Rural Development • REDUCING DRIFT

John Garr, GarrCo Products, Inc.• CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

David Pieper, Junge Control Inc.• DRIFTWATCH

Stephanie Regagnon, Fieldwatch• BEING LEGAL ON THE ROAD Sgt. Joe Austin, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division,

Michigan State Police

Grain - Mtg. Rm. 101-104CCA Credits: 3.0 CMModerator: Mike Boring, The Andersons, Inc. The grain industry has seen changes over the past year, with more to come in the future. Higher yields, transportation chal-lenges, competing demand and new regulations make this an important session if you’re in the grain business. • RAIL ISSUES

Bruce Sutherland, Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC)• CONTRACTS & CONTRACTING David Barrett, Barrett Easterday Cunningham &

Eselgroth LLP• GRAIN QUALITY TRENDS & ISSUES

Pat Frasco, Neogen • CORN UTILIZATION

Jim Zook, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan• SOYBEAN DEMAND NOW & IN THE FUTURE

Brian Meeuwsen, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.• IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK & PROCESSING GROWTH

ON THE GRAIN INDUSTRYJim Hilker, Michigan State University

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Fertilizer - Mtg. Rm. 203-205CCA Credits: 2.0 NM; 1.0 SWModerator: Sean Bender, Helena Chemical Co. While sourcing and availability remain issues to watch in the fer-tilizer industry, regulations and environmental concerns continue to grow. This session tackles current issues within the business and looks forward to future directions. • ON FARM STORAGE REGULATIONS

Gary King, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

• MICRONUTRIENTSDale Edgington, Advanced Micronutrient Products

• FERTILIZER SUPPLY, AVAILABILITY & PRICING - PANEL DISCUSSION

Darryl Perry, MosaicWard Forquer, Oakley Fertilizer Inc.Jim Blair, Wilbur-Ellis Co.

• FERTILIZER ISSUES – PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Tim Boring, Michigan Agri-Business

Association- Tom Zimnicki, Michigan Environmental Council- Richard Bowman, The Nature Conservancy- Joe Kelpinski, Michigan Department of

Agriculture & Rural Development

Industry Trends & Drivers - Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 1.0 CM; 1.0 SW; 1.0 PMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Adam Geers, Michigan Agricultural Commodities Agriculture and the food industry are changing as consumer demand shifts…whether based on healthy eating, trend or fad. The opportunity, or challenge, for agri-businesses is to sort out what is enduring and how to meet that demand. This session will address many of those issues.• NEW GENERATION FOOD, CONSUMPTION &

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Vennie Gore, Michigan State University

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS & MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Patrick Nellenbach, Star of the West Milling Co.• CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS OF AGRICULTURE Rita Herford, Gentner Bischer Farms

Justin Krick, Star of the West Milling Co.• RESEARCH, RESISTANCE, PESTICIDES & CROP NU-

TRITION; & THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTUREDoug Buhler, Michigan State University



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Big Issues - Mtg. Rm. 201-202CCA Credits: 1.0 CM; 1.0 SW; 1.0 PDRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Jeff Pavlik, GreenStone Farm Credit Services There are many dynamics influencing Michigan agriculture that may fundamentally change the core of our business for years to come. The aging population of farmers, loss of specialty crop acreage, growth in dairy and other issues are the focus of this session. Learn what they may mean to you, and what you do.• FARM TRANSITIONS - IMPACT OF ECONOMIC

HEADWINDS, AGE & LAND OWNERSHIPMike Fassler, The Family Business Consulting Group

• DAIRY NUMBERS & MARKETSKen Nobis, Michigan Milk Producers Assn.

• LOGISTICS & MARKETSJim Byrum, Michigan Agri-Business Assn.

• ENERGY & LIQUID FUELSJames Northrup, Sustainable Partners LLC

12:00 Noon – Lunch - Bqt Rms 1-8CCA Credits: 1.0 CMModerator: Brian Brink, Brink Farms, Inc.• A NEW MODEL FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSACTIONS

Amol Deshpande, Farmers Business Network• COMPLEX ISSUES REGARDING FOOD LITERACY &

CHALLENGES TO THE INDUSTRYSheril Kirshenbaum , Michigan State University

• MICHIGAN AGRI-BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

1:30 - 4:30 P.M. – Concurrent Sessions

Pesticide Applicator Discussion & Interaction - Radisson Hotel BallroomCCA Credits: 1.0 SW; 2.0 PMRecerti ication Credits: 3.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv CORE Certi ied Fertilizer Applicator Credits: 3.0Moderator: Keith Martus, Star of the West Milling Co. The afternoon applicator training session covers issues that pesticide and fertilizer applicators need to consider- from liability protection to following proper procedures. With changes coming to the industry, these topics are more important than ever.• RECORD KEEPING & WEATHER LOGS

Aaron Phelps, Varnum LLP• SPRAYER HYGIENE

Kevin Shellle, D & G Equipment, Inc.


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• INCIDENT RESPONSE Patrick Nellenbach, Star of the West Milling Co Molly Mott, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural

Development • COMMUNICATING WITH THE PUBLIC -

APPLICATOR PANEL Jeff Smith, Crop Production Services Ed Braun, Cooperative Elevator Company

Weather & Environment - Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 3.0 SWRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Mary Harris, Ceres Solutions LLPThe 2017 growing season featured intense rain events, short-term drought conditions, and unusual heat waves. Weather conditions are becoming increasingly variable, which has implications on forecasting and how companies are responding with technology.• SHIFTING WEATHER PATTERNS Jeff Andresen, Michigan State University• THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON WEATHER John Allen, Central Michigan University• NIFA CLIMATE CHANGE MODELS Jeremiah Asher, Michigan State University Insititue of Water

Research • MANAGING WEATHER FOR PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE Rick Mygroup & Kent Harris, The Climate Corporation• LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY Jesse Vollmar, FarmLogs

Agricultural Economics & Credit - Mtg. Rm. 101-104CCA Credits: 3.0 CMModerator: Nicole Wilcox, GreenStone Farm Credit Services This session examines the economic fundamentals of agricul-ture, from producer economic health to asset value and credit. Understanding these factors, and what they could mean to your customers, is crucial in the current industry environment. • PRODUCER ECONOMIC HEALTH Paul Anderson, GreenStone Farm Credit Services• DAIRY INDUSTRY ECONOMIC REALITIES & TRENDS Steve Cooper, Select Milk Producers, Inc.• LAND VALUES & RENTAL RATES Bill Sheridan, Sheridan Auctions• 2017 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Tanner Ehmke, CoBank• AGRI-BUSINESS CREDIT STRATEGIES –

PANEL DISCUSSION - Paul Anderson, GreenStone Farm Credit Services - Carl Kidder, Crop Production Services


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Livestock – Mtg. Rm. 201-202CCA Credits: 2.0 NM; 1.0 CMModerator: Adam Arbuckle, The Andersons, Inc.Continued growth in the livestock sector in Michigan can be expected, especially with dairy, layer and pork production. This session outlines the challenges, opportunities and “how-to’s” to help that sector grow.• FACILITY SITING & TRENDS Jim Johnson, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural

Development• COMMUNITY CONCERNS Tom Zimnicki, Michigan Environmental Council• HANDLING CAFO PERMITTING Bruce Washburn, Michigan Department of

Environmental Quality• FEED & FORAGE DEMAND Clint Cherney, Harvey Milling Co.• IMPACT ON AGRONOMY SECTOR Jim Borowski, Providence Agriculture

Logistics & Infrastructure – Mtg. Rm. 204CCA Credits: 2.0 CM; 1.0 SWModerator: Bruce Sutherland, Michigan Agricultural CommoditiesInfrastructure is a critical inflicting factor in the state’s agricultur-al economy. This session provides updates across the industry, including transportation, energy, and communication.• RAIL ISSUES Shasta Duffey, Lake States Railway Company Rob Bingham, Genesee & Wyoming• RAIL OPPORTUNITIES & THINKING DIFFERENTLY Owen Zidar, WATCO Companies• WATER TRANSPORTATION ➢ Ballast Water Discharge Law Kyle Burleson, Port of Detroit ➢ Ports & Dredging William Webber, Sargent Docks and Terminal• ENERGY ➢ Renewables – Solar Ken Zebarah, Harvest Energy ➢ CMS Update Jessica Martin, CMS• BROADBAND Gavin Goetz, AT&T

3:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – Trade Show & Welcome Reception Lansing Center Halls A & B


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7:30 A.M. Breakfast/General Session – Lansing Center – Bqt. Rms. 1-6CCA Credits: 1.5 CMModerator: Scott Dumaw, Crop Production ServicesSponsor: Consumers Energy Jim Herbert, Chairman of the Board, Neogen Jesse Vollmar, CEO, FarmLogs

9:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. – Trade Show

9:30 A.M. – Noon

Wheat ProductionMichigan Millers Association Winter Meeting - Radisson Hotel Cap 3 & 4CCA Credits: 0.5 NM; 1.0 CM; 1.0 PMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Mary Kern, Star of the West Milling Co.The annual gathering of the Michigan Millers Association exam-ines the wheat production and market side of the industry, as well as issues unique to that sector.• POLITICAL UPDATE Jim Byrum, Michigan Agri-Business Assn.• MILLING & BAKING ISSUES Perry K.W. Ng, Michigan State University• GENETICS Eric Olson, Michigan State University• SUSTAINABILITY & CUSTOMER DEMAND Mary Tate, Kellogg• ACREAGE TRENDS Robert Geers, Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC)• MICHIGAN MILLERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEET-

ING (MICHIGAN MILLERS MEMBERS ONLY)

10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. – Concurrent Sessions

Texting, Cell Phones & Company Liability Insurance – Mtg. Rm. 203CCA Credits: 1.0 PDModerator: Brian Mann, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.The importance of liability protection can’t be overstated, even for the smallest of companies. Learn the essentials of implementing a company policy regarding cell phone use in this session. Kyle Wilson, USI Insurance Services LLC

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018

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Truck Weights, Permits & Enforcement – Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 1.0 PDModerator: Caleb Sunblad, Cooperative Elevator Co. We’ve been working with the County Road Association of Michigan on truck weights, especially during the spring thaw. Learn how to navigate the permit system, what is happening to streamline procedures, and steps you can take to expedite the application process. Neal Hentschl, Huron County Road Commission Paul Spitzley, Ionia County Road Commission Ed Noyola, County Road Association of Michigan

Data Security – Mtg. Rm. 204CCA Credits: 1.0 PDModerator: John Jones, GreenStone Farm Credit Services Examamining your system’s data security and potential vulnera-bility should be a focus for all companies large and small. Learn how to protect your customers and internal business data…every member should have someone in attendance at this session. Jessica Dore, Rehmann

Dicamba ApplicationTraining – Mtg. Rm. 205CCA Credits: 1.0 PMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Andy Platte, Wilbur-Ellis Co. Let’s be blunt if we want to keep this technology to help address weed resistance, the product needs to be handled correctly. This training will incorporate the latest information and requirements from the EPA and product manufacturers to help you meet all the new requirements. Trevor Kraus, BASF

10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Concurrent Sessions

Pollinator Health – Mtg. Rm. 101-102CCA Credits: 1.5 PMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Ken Whorley, Carbon Green More and more attention on the protection of pollinators can be expected, and this sesson provides proactive management steps on the issue.• HONEY BEE HEALTH & CROP PROTECTION Tom Smith, National Pesticide Safety Education Center &

MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology• DRIFTWATCH Stephanie Regagnon, Fieldwatch


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Women in Agriculture – Mtg. Rm. 103-104CCA Credits:1.5 PDModerator: Andrea Williams, Michigan Agri-Business Assn. This is a special session aimed at addressing gender issues in the industry. From implicit bias to creating a more inclusive environment, this session offers a forum to advance discussing and addressing challenges and opportunities. Kelly Millenbah, Michigan State University Lisa Stiles, FMC Corporation Kristen Bonham, Monsanto Michelle Behrenwald, AIS Construction Equipment Corp.

11:45 A.M. Lunch – Halls A & B

2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.– Concurrent Sessions

Attracting & Retaining Talent – Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 2.5 PDModerator: Tim Mroz, The Right Place Finding and retaining employees is among the greatest challeng-es every business facies during periods of low unemployment. Learn some new strategies and find some new sources of people by attending this session.• GENERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Kelly Millenbah, Michigan State University• WORKPLACE Jim Ruhlman, Michigan Sugar Company• RURAL LOCATIONS Tim Mroz, The Right Place, Inc. Rachel Bartels, Hello West Michigan• VETERANS Dylan Thomas, Michigan Veterans in Agriculture Network

Cover Crop Management – Bqt. Rms. 7 & 8CCA Credits: 2.5 CMModerator: Jeff Smith, Crop Production Services Recertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREManaging cover crops requires a higher level of management, but can lead to big gains. From managing the agronomic system to navigating cost-share processes, there are plenty of opportuni-ties for trained crop advisors to deliver value to producers.• THE BIOLOGY OF COVER CROPS R. J. Rant, Nutrilink Biosystem LLC• DIFFERENT TYPES, PLUSES & MINUSES Scott Wohltman, LaCrosse Seed LLC• COVER CROP TERMINATION Erin Hill, Michigan State University Paul Gross, Michigan State University• BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION Julie Doll, Michigan State University• COST SHARE ASSISTANCE Ben Wickerham, The Nature Conservancy


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Manure Applicator Certification - Radisson Hotel Cap 3 & 4CCA Credits: 2.5 NMModerator: Dave Cook, The Andersons, Inc. Recertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREThis will be the inaugural training session for the new MABA Manure Applicator Certification program. This situation will become more and more contentious as time passes, so better to be ahead of the curve than behind. If you have producers that should be certified, urge them to attend and participate in this session.• ISSUES ON THE HORIZON Tim Boring, Michigan Agri-Business Assn.• OVER THE ROAD TRAVEL Denise Donohue, County Road Assn. of Michigan Neal Hentschl, Huron County Road Commission• RUNOFF RISK DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Jason Piwarski, Michigan State University Insitute of Water

Research• MANURE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Charles Gould, Michigan State University Extension

Managing Risk in Agri-Business – Mtg. Rm. 101-102CCA Credits: 2.5 PDModerator: Jessica Martin, Consumers Energy There is more and more legal and ethical risk associated with agriculture. This session explores ways to protect you and your business from those risks, and making sure your insurance coverage is everything it needs to be. • REVIEWING YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE Micah Teets, Kapnick Insurance Group Amy DeKeyser, Kapnick Insurance Group• PRODUCT RECALL COVERAGE Adam Nisenson, Marsh USA, Inc. William Harriso, Marsh USA, Inc.• VEHICLE & DRIVER POLICIES Jim Wagner, Helena Chemical Co.• DATA SECURITY Jessica Dore, Rehmann• FACILITY SECURITY & SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES James Doyle, King Milling

Managing Resistance – Mtg. Rm. 201-202CCA Credits: 2.5 PMRecertification Credits: 3.0 Category- 1A, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Lisa Stiles, FMC Corporation Pest control continues to be increasingly challenging, with an overreliance of many control measures potentially creating larger issues down the road. From weeds to insects to diseases,

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implementing control strategies aimed at limiting resistance is crucial. These issues aren’t limited to row crops, and are already being felt in specialty crops.• HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN MICHIGAN Christy Sprague, Michigan State University• INSECTICIDE & TRAIT RESISTANCE Chris Difonzo, Michigan State University• MANAGING FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University• IMPACTS OF NEW PESTS - SPOTTED WING

DROSOPHILA Nikki Rothwell, Michigan State University

Mid-West Grad Student Research Forum – Mtg. Rm. 103-104CCA Credits: 1.0 NM; 1.0 PM; 0.5 CMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Corey Guza, Michigan Sugar Company This session brings together a group of agricultural grad stu-dents from across the Midwest to discuss their research, which is pretty cutting edge and innovative. Come listen to the next generation! A schedule of topics and presenters will be available

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018

2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Concurrent Sessions continued



8:00 A.M. Breakfast – Lansing Center Bqt. Rms. 1-6CCA Credits: 1.0 PMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Rick Hollister, The Andersons, Inc.• GREEN PROGRAM AWARDS• DICAMBA, TECHNOLOGY & THE FUTURE John Chambers, Monsanto

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon – Concurrent Sessions

2018 Michigan Water Symposium - Bqt. Rms. 7 & 8CCA Credits: 1.0 NM; 2.0 SW Moderator: Jeff Weburg, Wilbur-Ellis Co.Water quality will be a defining issues for agriculture moving ahead. This explores new research, concerns beyond just nutri-ent losses, and the latest in best management practices. • TOXIC PLANKTOTHRIX BLOOMS REQUIRE DIFFER-

ENT MANAGEMENT THAN MICROCYSTIS BLOOMS George Bullerjahn, Bowling Green State University

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• WATER QUALITY RESEARCH Jeremiah Asher, Michigan State University Institure of Water

Research • E. COLI CONCERNS Shannon Briggs, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality• MICHIGAN SOURCE WATER PROTECTION Elizabeth Lillard, National Wildlife Federation Kelly Hon, Michigan Rural Water Association• EXPANDING TILE DRAIN MANAGEMENT Mary Fales, The Nature Conservancy• WHAT WE KNOW WORKS TODAY Tim Boring, Michigan Agri-Business Assn. Herbicides & Technology Platforms – Mtg. Rm. 201-202CCA Credits: 2.0 PM; 1.0 CMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- 1A, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Addie Spoylar, Monsanto Company New technologies continue to offer improved pest control options, but properly positioning and managing these platforms is essential to capturing value. This session delves deep into strategies to maximize returns on these systems. • DICAMBA LABEL UPDATE Rod Stevenson, Monsanto• BALANCE GT WEED CONTROL SYSTEM Dave Lamore, Bayer CropScience• ENLIST WEED CONTROL SYSTEM Dave Hillger, Dow AgroSciences• RESIDUAL HERBICIDES & MODE OF ACTION Trevor Kraus, BASF Corporation

Biological Systems – Mtg. Rm. 101-102CCA Credits: 1.0 SW; 1.0 CM; 1.0 NMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Bradford Jackson, Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co. Improving the biologic aspects of agronomic systems is going to be the next major area of advancement in the industry. From biologic properties in the soil to biologically based inputs, there are plenty of new aspects to consider. • SOIL HEALTH: AN ECOSYSTEM PROPERTY R.J. Rant, Nutrilink Biosystem LLC• CURRENT ISSUES IN SOIL BIOLOGY Lisa Tiemann, Michigan State University• BIOLOGICALS & FERTILITY Mark Shannon, Pathway Biologic• ROLE OF BIOLOGICALS FOR SUSTAINABLE DIS-

EASE MANAGEMENT Bond McInnes, AgBiome

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Soil Management – Mtg. Rm. 203-204CCA Credits: 2.0 SW; 1.0 NMManaging the soil itself is getting more and more attention, and this session explores new perspectives beyond just tillage and fertilization. These are essential areas of expertise to provide whole-farm agronomic recommendations. • RESIDUE MANAGEMENT Stephanie Smith, Yield 360• BASE SATURATION Jamie Bultemeier, A&L Great Lakes Laboratories• ECONOMICS CONSIDERATIONS OF FARM PRACTICES Andrew Hasenick, Hasenick Brothers LLC• ROLLING SOYBEANS Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension

Seed Treatment Workshop – Mtg. Rm. 205CCA Credits: 3.0 PMRecertification Credits: 3.0 Category- 4, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Trevor Clayton, Syngenta This is a credit earning session for those engaged in treating seed. The technology used for treating continues to evolve and as more products come to the market, it’s critical that operators stay up to date on the latest seed treatment procedures, regula-tions, and practices. Bret Henderson, Syngenta Seedcare Specialist Sandy Baker, Syngenta Seedcare Application Lead

Farm Economy Trends & Issues – Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 3.0 PDModerator: Nate Nies, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. Issues abound in production agriculture and this session covers the most pressing trends and how they could impact you and your business. • FOOD TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY & PRODUCTION

OPPORTUNITIES Kristin Tupa, Cargill • TRADE AGREEMENTS Max Fisher, National Grain & Feed Association• GRAIN TRADE & OUTLOOK FOR 2018 Mark Talaski, Advance Trading, Inc.• ORGANICS & MORE Matt Hahn, Everbest Organics• CRP & FARM BILL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Mary Fales, The Nature Conservancy Max Fisher, National Grain & Feed Association



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Fundamentals of Grain – Mtg. Rm. 103-104CCA Credits: 3.0 CMModerator: Chris Weiler, The Andersons, Inc. Procuring grain requires a firm understanding of market forces, the ability to communicate that information to producers, and skill in assessing grain quality coming into the elevator. This sessions hits on these topics and more.• MACRO ECONOMIC DRIVERS Mark Talaski, Advance Trading, Inc.• SOCIOLOGY OF PRODUCERS Rick Hollister, The Andersons, Inc.• GRAIN QUALITY & GRADING Duane Geiger, Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC)

12:00 Noon – Lunch – Lansing Center Bqt. Rms. 1-6CCA Credits: 1.0 SW; 0.5NMModerator: Tim Boring, Michigan Agri-Business Assn.• TBD

1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. – Concurrent Sessions

Compost & Organic Amendments – Governor’s RmCCA Credits: 1.0 SW; 1.0 NMThe role of compost and humic soil amendments in promoting soil health continues to grow, but proper management requires an understanding of the products, market forces, and require-ments of application. • THE AGRICULTURAL MARKET Brad Morgan, Morgan Composting, Inc.• AGRONOMY SOIL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS Edwin Suarez, Midwestern BioAg, Inc.• BIOSOLIDS REQUIREMENTS Mike Person, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality• DEMAND & CONSUMPTION TRENDS Charles Gould, Michigan State University



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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 20181:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.Concurrent Sessions continued

Soybean Production — Bqt. Rms. 7 & 8CCA Credits: 1.0 NM; 1.0 CMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- 1A, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Marla Winegarden,Crop Production Services - Michigan Division The soybean check-off operates one of the largest on-farm research programs in the country, providing a unique evaluation process of products and management techniques. Hear 2017 research results, as well as additional research efforts of the check-off program.• SUMMARY OF THE 2017 SMART ON-FARM

RESEARCH RESULTS Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension• CRITICAL SOYBEAN PRODUCTION ISSUES AD-

DRESSED BY CHECK-OFF FUNDED RESEARCH – CURRENT PROJECTS

Mark Seamon, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee

Grain Fumigation – Mtg. Rm. 205CCA Credits: 2.0 PMRecertification Credits: 2.0 Category- FUMThis session is designed for those that use fumigation products, cov-ering both the fundamentals and more advanced tricks of the trade. Quinn Schroeder, Fumigation Service & Supply, Inc.

Sugar Beet, Dry Bean & Saginaw Valley Issues – Mtg. Rm. 101-102CCA Credits: 1.0 CM; 1.0 PMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- 1A, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: David Reif, Bayer CropScience The sugarbeet and dry bean industries continue to evolve, with potential changes in the sugar program, trends in consumer demand and production strategies to maximize yield…to say nothing about trade issues! Hear the latest on these important ag sectors in this session.• 2017 DRY BEAN EXPERIENCE & IMPLICATIONS

FOR 2018 Larry Sprague, Kelley Bean Company• DRY BEAN MARKET TRENDS & PROJECTIONS Joe Cramer, Michigan Bean Commission• SUGAR BEET PEST MANAGEMENT ISSUES Corey Guza, Michigan Sugar Company• SUGAR POLICY ISSUES Ray VanDriessche, Michigan Sugar Company• SAGINAW VALLEY ACREAGE TRENDS & DRIVERS Jim Howe, Star of the West Milling Co.


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Alfalfa & Forage Production – Mtg. Rm. 103-104CCA Credits: 1.0 NM; 1.0 CMRecertification Credits: 1.0 Category- 1A, Comm CORE, Priv COREModerator: Travis Christian, Green Valley Agricultural Increasing livestock numbers means an increased need for forages in the rotation. This session focuses on management approaches to ensure high quality feed stuff production.• CHOOSING QUALITY FORAGES FOR

HIGH PRODUCING COWS Michael Laird, Winfield United• MEETING FORAGE DEMAND Kim Cassida, Michigan State University• ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON QUALITY Dann Bolinger, Pioneer• ALTERNATIVE FORAGES Scott Wohltman, LaCrosse Seed LLC

2018 Planting & Production Intentions & Issues – Mtg. Rm. 203-204CCA Credits: 1.0 CM; 1.0 NMModerator: Brooke Zeldenrust, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. 2018 decisions are a bit up in the air, but hear the latest on driving factors intentions for a number of Michigan ag sectors as well as what producers are thinking regarding crop fertility and pest protection.• WHEAT, CORN & SOYBEANS Robert Geers, Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC)• LIVESTOCK & DAIRY Travis Marshall, Harvey Milling Co.• POTATOES, CUCUMBERS & VEGETABLES Ben Kudwa, Michigan Vegetable Council • PRODUCER ATTITUDES & THINKING ABOUT INPUTS Mike Fossum, Helena Chemical Co.

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For your contribution to the success of the

85th Annual Michigan Agri-Business Association

Winter Conference & Trade Show

MABA 2018 EventsJune 26, 2018

SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTINGHawk Hollow, Bath, MI

September 6, 2018MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

St. Louis, MI

September 14-16, 2018OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

Mackinac Island, MI

January 14-16, 2019 WINTER CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

Lansing, MI

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Company Location

Advanced Micronutrient Products, Inc. Reese

BASF Fenton

Brink Farms, Inc. Hamilton

Brown Milling Inc. - Rosebush Mt. Pleasant

Brown Milling Inc.- Rosebush Feed and Grain Rosebush

Brown Milling Inc.- Superior Fertilizer Rosebush

Brown Milling Inc. - Shepherd Elevator Shepherd

Bruce Oakley, Inc. Mt. Pleasant

Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia

Caledonia Farmers Elevator Lake Odessa

Ceres Solutions Cooperative Coldwater

Ceres Solutions Cooperative Fremont

Co-Alliance, LLP Buchanan

Cooperative Elevator Company - Akron Plant Akron

Cooperative Elevator Company - Bad Axe Fertilizer Bad Axe

Cooperative Elevator Company - Deckerville West Deckerville

Cooperative Elevator Company - Elkton Elevator Elkton

Cooperative Elevator Company - Elkton Terminal Grain and Bean Elkton

Cooperative Elevator Company - Elkton Terminal Liquid Fertilizer Elkton

Cooperative Elevator Company - Fairgrove Fertilizer Fairgrove

Cooperative Elevator Company - Gagetown Agronomy Gagetown

Cooperative Elevator Company - North Branch Facility North Branch

Cooperative Elevator Company - Pigeon Petroleum Pigeon

Cooperative Elevator Company - Ruth Branch Ruth

Cooperative Elevator Company - Ruth Petroleum Ruth

Cooperative Elevator Company - Sebewaing Branch Sebewain

Crop Production Services Bear Lake

Crop Production Services Benton Harbor

Crop Production Services Breckenridge

Crop Production Services Brown City

Crop Production Services Greenville

Crop Production Services Henderson

Crop Production Services Lake Odessa

Crop Production Services Linwood

Crop Production Services Munger

Crop Production Services Owendale

Crop Production Services Saginaw

2017MICHIGAN AGRI-BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

GREEN DESIGNATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

The Michigan Agri-Business Association would like to congratulate the following companies for participating in this year’s program and receiving the

2017 Green Agri-Business Designation:

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Crop Production Services Sandusky

Crop Production Services Sparta

Crop Production Services Ubly

EnviroSound Consulting LLC Eckerman

Farmers Co-operative Grain Co Cass City

Farmers Co-operative Grain Co Kinde

Freeland Bean & Grain Freeland

GarrCo Products, Inc. Converse, IN

Great Lakes Hybrids Ovid

Green Valley Agricultural Bangor

Green Valley Agricultural Hamilton

Green Valley Agricultural Wayland

Green Valley Agricultural West Olive

Harvey Milling Co. Carson City

Helena Chemical Co. Conklin

Helena Chemical Co. Croswell

Helena Chemical Co. Imlay City

Helena Chemical Co. Lapeer

Helena Chemical Co. Saginaw

Helena Chemical Co. Shelby

Helena Chemical Co. Standish

Helena Chemical Co. Vestaburg

Helena Chemical Co. Watervliet

Herbruck Poultry Ranch, Inc. Saranac

King Milling Company Lowell

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Blissfield

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Breckenridge

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Brown City

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Jasper

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Lansing

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Marlette

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Middleton

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc Newaygo

Michigan Crop Improvement Association Okemos

Michigan Milk Producers Association Constantine

Michigan Milk Producers Association Novi

Michigan Milk Producers Association Ovid

Nachurs Alpine Solutions Marion, OH

Orion Industrial Okemos

Plant Tuff, Inc. Dearborn

Star of the West Milling Co. Fairgrove

Star of the West Milling Co. Frankenmuth

Star of the West Milling Co. Quincy

Star of the West Milling Co. Rapson

Star of the West Milling Co. Reese

Star of the West Milling Co. Richville

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The Andersons Inc. Hemlock

The Andersons Inc. Litchfield

The Andersons Inc. Oakley

The Andersons Inc. Reading

The Andersons Inc. Webberville

The Andersons Inc. White Pigeon

Timac AGRO USA St. Louis

Valent U.S.A. LLC Munger

Wilbur-Ellis Acme

Wilbur-Ellis Dundee

Wilbur-Ellis Edmore

Wilbur-Ellis Grant

Wilbur-Ellis Hart

Wilbur-Ellis Marlette

Wilbur-Ellis Pewamo

Wilbur-Ellis Sparta

Wilbur-Ellis Watervliet

Winfield Oakley

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. Zeeland

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2Kuhl Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301A & L Great Lakes Laboratories . . . . . . .203ABIS/JH Ward Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601Advanced Biological Marketing . . . . . .400Advanced Insurance Marketers . . . . . .213Advanced Micronutrient Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104AdvanSix, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215AGI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406The Andersons, Inc . . . . . . . . . 605/606/607ASMARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .631BASF Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617/618Bayer CropScience . . . . . . . . . . . . 101/102Central Michigan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . .632CGB Fertilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622CHS Agronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205Compass Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Conklin Agrovantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313Consumers Energy Business Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401Custom Agri Systems, Inc . - Mid Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110D & G Equipment, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 308/309d/s Services, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .621Doyle Mfg Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600DTN/The Progressive Farmer . . . . . . . .206Elevator Services & Storage, Inc . . . . . . .628Farm Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109FarmChem Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .620Farmers Business Network . . . . . . . . . .407Fertilizer Dealer Supply, Inc . . . . . . . . . . .630Freedom Engineering & Millwright Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602Fumigation Service & Supply . . . . . . . .211Gavilon Fertilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613Gowan Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Grand Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .629Green Valley Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Heads Up Plant Protectants, Inc . . . . . .209The Heartland Tank Companies . . . . . .200Helena Chemical Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302Hensley Feed Transportation Equiptment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403/404

HJV Equipment LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314Hydrite Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204Independent Ag Equipment . . . . . . . . . .312Inland Tarp & Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603Innovative Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .627INPAC Systems, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609Junge Control, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Kahler Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626Kale Marketing, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311LaCrosse Seed LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402Marcus Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210Michigan Agency for Energy . . . . . . . . .103Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development . . . . . . . . . . . .113Midwestern BioAg, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212Monsanto BioAg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612Morgan Composting Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Murray Equipment, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100The Nature Conservancy . . . . . . . . . . . .619Oakley Fertilizer Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608Oro Agri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615Oxbo International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315PCS Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614Precision Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625R . W . Mercer Company, Inc . . . . . . . . . . .616Ranco Fertiservice, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202Sackett-Waconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Specialty Industries, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Stueve Construction LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .623Sweet Manufacturing Company . . . . . .610Syngenta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112VanDiest Supply Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611Walinga USA, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306/307Watson's Algoma Vacations Ltd ./ Pine Portage Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Wilbur-Ellis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214Winfield United . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300Yargus Manufacturing Inc . . . . . . . . . . .405Zeeland Farm Services, Inc . . . . . . . . . . .604Zook Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317

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2018 SUSTAINING SPONSORS

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AgroLiquidCaledonia Farmers Elevator Co.Cooperative Elevator Co.Harvey Milling Co.MosaicPotato Growers of MichiganPurina Animal Nutrition LLCStar of the West Milling Co.Varnum LLPWinfield UnitedZeeland Farm Services, Inc.

ABIS/JH Ward AgencyAdvanced Micronutrient ProductsAdvanSix Inc.Brink Farms, Inc.Brown Milling, Inc.Cameron Chemicals, Inc.Ceres Solutions LLPCoBank, ACB & Farm Credit LeasingFarmers Co-Operative Grain Co.FMC Corporation Agricultural Solutions GroupGarrco Products, IncGowan Co.Green Valley AgriculturalMichigan Soybean Promotion CommitteeMichigan Sugar CompanyNACHURS Alpine Solutions

Albaugh, Inc.Corn Marketing Program of Michigan—Michigan Corn Growers AssociationFreeland Bean & Grain, Inc.Kelley Bean Company, Inc.Lawgix International, Inc.Monsanto BioAgMurray Equipment, Inc.Rupp Seeds, Inc.Specialty Industries, Inc.Treasure Valley Seed Company

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