{"id":3821,"date":"2011-09-12T11:03:29","date_gmt":"2011-09-12T18:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namablog.org\/?p=3821"},"modified":"2011-09-12T13:53:44","modified_gmt":"2011-09-12T20:53:44","slug":"2011-trends-in-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namablog.org\/?p=3821","title":{"rendered":"2011 Trends in Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Register today for the 2011 Trends in Agriculture, November 8-9 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City. The early registration deadline is October 24, so sign up today and save! Register online now<\/a> or check out the Trends schedule below.<\/p>\n

Interested in sponsoring a session or event at Trends in Agriculture? Contact Jenny Pickett at jennyp@nama.org<\/a> or call 913-491-6500.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Welcome & Keynote Session: Focus Pocus-24 Tricks for Retaining Command for Your Day – <\/em>Paul Burton<\/p>\n

Focus Pocus delivers a host of best practices for getting more done\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe heart of accomplishment and its cousin success. The more you accomplish, the more successful you feel. After attending Paul\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s presentation, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll walk away with a list of new ways to be more productive and more successful. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll show you how to:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. Make a direct connection between productivity and its relationship to success.
\n2. Receive two-dozen suggestions for increasing productivity and command over work and life.
\n3. Become motivated to achieve greater career and personal success.<\/p>\n

\"Nathan<\/a>Sponsored by John Deere<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Break – sponsored by National Cotton Council<\/em><\/p>\n

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Trends In Energy\/Alternative Fuels <\/em>– Nathan Schock, POET & Matt Roberts, PhD., Dept. of Ag Economics, The Ohio State University<\/p>\n

What are the main influences escalating the demand for ethanol and other plant-based energy? This session examines the trends in the alternative fuel market and the initiatives needed to drive the production to meet the demand. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll also discover the messages and opportunities on which ag communicators and marketers need to focus.<\/p>\n

\"Matt<\/a>5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception<\/p>\n

Mingle with friends and enjoy some great networking. Trends goes \u00e2\u20ac\u0153off site\u00e2\u20ac\u009d for this reception. You can look forward to a fantastic food in a relaxing atmosphere.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wednesday, November 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast<\/p>\n

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Productivity In The Field<\/em> – Panel Discussion<\/p>\n

\"Max<\/a>Moderator: Max Armstrong, Farm Progress
\nPanel: Theran Null, Gage’s Fertilizer & Grain
\nTerry Jones, Iowa Producer
\nDebbie Lyons Blythe, cattle rancher<\/p>\n

The urgent need for increased productivity in agriculture will affect the ways our target audiences communicate, make purchasing decisions and get information. What are the trends that will speed the invention of new technologies and other avenues for communicating with growers and the channel? A panel of producers and growers will share their thoughts on what they use now, and what they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break<\/p>\n

\"Sara<\/a>10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Meeting the Growing Demand for Exports for Trade<\/em> – Panel Discussion<\/p>\n

Moderator: Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse
\nPanel: Tom Dorr, U.S. Grains Council
\nDan Basse, AgResources
\nBailey Ragan, Bunge Grain, Biofuels and Fertilizer<\/p>\n

Much of American agriculture is dependent on international trade. What does this mean for the future of the ag industry in our country? Our panel will discuss the technologies, policies and other productivity enhancements needed to meet the growing export demand. Come prepared with questions and discussion topics.<\/p>\n

12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Professional Development Awards of Excellence Luncheon<\/p>\n

Each year, NAMA honors members with hands-on responsibility in marketing communications, public relations, product\/species management and sales. Awards will be given in each of these areas and the recipients will share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in agri-marketing.<\/p>\n

PDA Awards Sponsored by Farm Progress Companies
\nPDA Luncheon sponsored by Agriculture Council of America<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Jeff<\/a>1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Shared session with NAFB – Productivity to Feed a Growing Population<\/em> – Jeff Simmons, Elanco<\/p>\n

Solutions exist today to help meet food needs, but consumers don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want technology used in food production. Right?<\/p>\n

Jeff Simmons, President, Elanco, will explore this modern myth that consumers don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want modern, efficient technology used in food production. To better understand consumer opinions, Elanco commissioned a research review of 27 studies accounting for more than 97,000 consumers in 26 countries to further analyze this trend. The results may surprise you.<\/p>\n

Learn more about consumer perceptions of technology and the role technology and choice play in feeding a growing population. Join the dialogue today at www.plentytothinkabout.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Meet & Greet Reception with Speakers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To register for Trends in Agriculture, visit http:\/\/www.nama.org\/ConferenceRegistration\/Default.aspx?confid=36<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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