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Advanced Ag Credit Conference
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Conference Overview
The IBA Advanced Ag Credit Conference is a two-day conference designed for ag lenders. This year’s conference will be held September 1 & 2, 2010, at the University Inn Conference Center in West Lafayette, Indiana. Ag lenders, as well as CEOs, will all benefit from this conference. In addition to topics that are specific to ag lending, we will provide an overview of the economy, agriculture (both prices and crop conditions), legislative and regulatory situation prior to harvest and loan renewal. We will also provide information on various risk-reducing tools and programs that can be used to manage risk as we enter the loan renewal season. This will help lenders be better prepared for what might be a relatively tighter profit situation for grain producers than in previous years. Attendees will hear comments from top economic advisors & consultants on the current economy and what to expect in the months ahead.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Economic, Commodity and Livestock Situation and Outlook
Chris Hurt, Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics
Larry DeBoer, Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics
Greg Preston
USDA, NASS, Indiana Field Office
We’ve just been through the worst recession in at least thirty years. Now the recovery seems to be faltering. Will the recovery continue? How likely is a double-dip recession?
10:45 a.m. Agriculture Under the Domes: State & Federal Legislation Affecting Indiana Ag Lenders
John Blanchfield, Sr. Vice President,
American Bankers Association
Joe DeHaven, President & CEO
Indiana Bankers Association
Amber VanTil, VP, Government Relations
Indiana Bankers Association
ABA’s John Blanchfield, IBA’s Joe DeHaven & Amber VanTil discuss what’s happening in the hallways of Washington and Indianapolis and how these new rules, regulations and laws will affect your bank.
1:00 p.m. Bank Examination Update: Examiner Panel “The Examiners are Coming - Are You Ready For Them?”
David Hoeferkamp, Indiana DFI
Bernie Kitten, OCC
Sandra Welsh, FDIC
Federal Reserve of Chicago - Invited
Office of Thrift Supervision - Invited
During this session Examiners from each of the Regulatory Agencies will discuss what they will be looking for when they come to your bank regarding policies, practices & procedures, credit files, documentation & underwriting.
3:00 p.m. Grain Elevator Mngt. in a Volatile Market
Jerry Rowe, Manager
Heritage Grain Cooperative
Dalton City, IL
4:00 p.m. Stress Management for You and Your Clients
David Rollock, Ph.D, Associate Professor
Amber J. Landers, M.S., Doctoral Student
Kimberly A. Cappa, M.S., Doctoral Student
Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University
5:00 p.m. Program Adjourns
Thursday, September 2, 2010
8:00 a.m. Farm Service Agency Programs: Update
Greg Foulke, Indiana Farm Loan Chief, FSA
9:00 a.m. Grain Elevator Indemnity Fund Condition
Jerome Hawkins, Director
IN Grain and Warehouse Licensing Agency
10:15 a.m. ACRE vs. Traditional Farm Program
Dr. Roman Keeney, Assistant Professor
Dept. of Ag Economics, Purdue University
1:00 p.m. Business and Industry Guarantee Programs
Dean Edwards
USDA
2:00 p.m. Crop Insurance Program Update
Larry Kummer, President
Ag One Agency, Inc.
3:00 p.m. Closing Keynote: What’s So Great About Agriculture - Just About Everything!
Dr. Jay Lehr, Science Director
The Heartland Institute, Senior Scientist, Environmental Education, Inc.
As the US begins to come out of a recession where both commodity prices and agricultural inputs have declined, the American farmer can look forward to excellent future growth because of a large number of factors. Biotechnology is finally being accepted throughout the world, which will continue to mean great crop yields, improved insect protection and more nutritious raw foodstuffs. At the same time, the advent of precision agriculture now within the economic reach of farmers both large and small is further increasing yields and reducing inputs with machinery run by global positioning systems, farms divided into agronomic units and variable rate technology dealing with each unit more efficiently. Happily, this is attracting more youth to stay on the farm. Growing affluence around the world in spite of the recession is increasing the demand of U.S. agricultural products. Ethanol and biodiesel will continue to modestly increase demand for grains, while fuels for farm equipment appear to be stable for the long run. Additionally the public is recognizing the sustainability of increasing reduced tillage farming & the general sustainability of all we do.
4:00 p.m. Program Adjourns
What You Will Gain
- The current condition of the U.S. economy and the likelihood of a double-dip recession.
- The condition of this year’s crop and the outlook for crop and livestock prices.
- Possible legislative changes for the upcoming year and the impact on agriculture.
- The expectations of examiners as they examine agricultural loans in the current environment.
- Practical techniques for dealing with stress, both the borrower’s and your own.
- Updates on government loan guarantee programs.
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for agricultural lenders, as well as CEOs, will benefit from this conference. It is recommended that attendees be graduates of the Midwest Agricultural Banking School or a similar program, and/or have a minimum of five years of lending experience.
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, September 1
8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Program Resumes
4:00 p.m. Program Adjourns for the day
Thursday, September 2
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Program Resumes
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Program Resumes
4:00 p.m. Program Adjourns
Registration Fee
The following fee includes the conference, materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day.
$395 Per Person - IBA Members, Association Members & Co-Sponsors
$790 Per Person - Non-Members
Cancellation Policy
Within three or more business days prior to the day of an educational program, no cancellation charge will be assessed. Within two days prior, 50% of the fee is assessed. Refunds are not provided for cancellations or absences which occur on the day of the program. Substitutions are welcome at any time.
Location & Hotel Information
The conference will be held at the University Plaza Hotel, 3001 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette. Located approximately one mile from Purdue University, the University Plaza Hotel is a full service hotel and conference center featuring 150 guest rooms.
Conference participants are asked to be responsible for making their own reservations. Hotel accommodations are not included in the conference fee. However, a special group rate of $92 single or double occupancy has been arranged. Call 765-463-5511 or 800-777-9808 to make your reservation. To assure availability & rate, reservations should be made by August 1, 2010.
Special Accommodations
The IBA is committed to providing the best education in the best facility possible. To that end, we strive to accommodate any special needs bankers may have while attending our programs. If you need any special accommodations in order to attend this program, please let us know.
Certificate of Completion & ICB Credit
This conference has applied for continuing education credit from the Institute of Certified Bankers. Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.
For More Information
If you have any questions regarding the 2010 Advanced Agricultural Credit Conference or any of the educational offerings of the Indiana Bankers Association please contact : Laurie Rees, Vice President - Education & Training at 317-387-9380 or Lrees@indianabankers.org.
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