IDEAg FARMFEST FORUMS FOR 2018

Wick Buildings Forum Center, FARMFEST Site, Gilfillan, MN

Forum Coordinator -- Kent Thiesse (507) 381-7960; E-mail --- kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com

Tuesday, August 7
8:15 National Anthem sung by Emma Sullivan, Franklin, MN

9:00-10:00 “ World Trade and Its Impact on U.S. Supply and Demand ”
Presented by Kent Beadle, Director of Risk Consulting for CHS Hedging

10:30-11:50 " U.S. Senate Candidate’s Forum on Ag and Rural Issues ”

Moderator : Mark Dorenkamp, MN Farm Director, Brownfield Ag News

Candidates Participating: * Senator Tina Smith (D)

* Karin Housley (R)
* Bob Anderson (R)
* Richard Painter (D)
* Nick Leonard (D)

Ag Leader Panel: * Kevin Paap, President, MN Farm Bureau

* Gary Wertish, President, MN Farmers Union
* Kirby Hettver, President, MN Corn Growers Assn.
* Mike Petefish, President, MN Soybean Growers Assn.
* Greg Boerboom, President, MN Pork Producers Assn.
* Mike Landuyt, Pres.-Elect, MN State Cattleman’s Assn.

12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

1:15-2:45 " Congressional Candidate’s Forum on Ag and Rural Issues "

Moderators: Joe Gill, KASM Farm Director and Jerry Groskruetz, KDHL Farm Director

Candidates Participating: * Congressman Collin Peterson (D), (Seventh )

(Congressional District) * David Hughes (R), (Seventh)
* Congressman Tom Emmer (R), (Sixth)
* Ian Todd (D), (Sixth)
* Jim Hagedorn (R), (First)
* Carla Nelson (R), (First)
* Dan Feehan (D), (First)
* Angie Craig (D), (Second)

3:00-4:00 “ Farm Succession Planning ”

Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
 Wednesday, August 8
8:00-10:00 “Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast”
8:30 Introduction of the MN State FFA Officers and Other Special Guests
Kevin Paap, MN Farm Bureau President

9:00-10:00 “ Grain and Livestock Marketing Update ”

Presented by Mark Schultz, North Star Commodities

10:30-11:50 " Governor Candidate’s Forum on Greater Minnesota "

Moderators: Dave Lee, WCCO Morning Host and Blois Olson, WCCO Political Analyst

Candidates Participating: * Jeff Johnson, Republican

* Tim Pawlenty, Republican
* Erin Murphy, DFL
* Lori Swanson, DFL
* Tim Walz, DFL

12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

*** Featuring the Minnesota Pork Ambassador Program ***

1:10 Introduction of the MN State FFA Officers

1:15-2:45 “ Minnesota Water Resources ……

Public Concern and Landowner Implications "
Moderator : Don Wick, President & Farm Broadcaster, Red River Farm Network

Panel Members:
• Dennis Anderson, Outdoor Columnist, Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Tom Landwehr, State Commissioner, MN Dept. of Natural Resources
• Senator Bill Weber, Vice Chair of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee
• Warren Formo, Executive Director, MN Ag Water Resource Coalition
• Thom Peterson, Government Relations Director, MN Farmers Union
• Amber Hanson Glaeser, Director of Public Policy, MN Farm Bureau

3:00-4:00 “ Answering Your B20 questions Before Harvest "

Moderator : Lynn Ketelsen, Farm Director, Linder Farm Network

Panel Members:
• Representative Paul Anderson, Chair of the MN House Ag Policy Committee
• Mike Yougerberg, MN Soybean Growers Assn. and Research & Promotion Council
• Ron Jessen, CHS Diesel Fuel Expert
 Thursday, August 9
9:00-10:00 “ Resources for Farm Families in Challenging Times "
Moderator: Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst

Panel Members:
• Joe Martin, MN State Director, USDA Farm Service Agency
• Ryan Roles, State Director, MN Rural Finance Authority
• Mary Nell Preisler, State Director, MN Farmer-Lender Mediation Program
• David Bau, U of M Farm Management Extension Educator
• David Hesse, Farm Advocate, MN Dept. of Ag
• Megan Moynihan, Programs Administrator, MN Dept. of Ag

10:00 Comments by Brian Quintenz, U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission

10:30-11:50 " U.S. Senate Candidate’s Forum on Ag and Rural Issues ”

Moderator: Jim Bartels, General Manager, KNUJ Radio

Candidates Participating: * Senator Amy Klobuchar (D)

* Jim Newberger (R)
* Rae Hart Anderson (R)

Ag Media Panel: * Janelle Ateyo, Tri-State Neighbor

* Dick Hagen, The LAND
* Randi Kallas, Agri News
* Peter Scharpe, MN Farm Guide

12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

1:15-2:45 “Farm Family Of The Year” Recognition Program

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota and FARMFEST
Comments by Eric Kaler, University of Minnesota President