Registration opens for Farm Bureau economic summit

WEST DES MOINES — Registration opened this week for the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economic Summit: Pressures and Opportunities.

The summit is designed to provide farmers with information into the key factors impacting today’s volatile farm economy, what that means for Iowa agriculture moving forward and how to mitigate economic pressures and leverage opportunities.

The Summit is set for June 14 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

A “fireside chat” between Dr. Austan Goolsbee, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson will provide Farm Bureau members with valuable insight into the U.S. macroeconomy.

The summit will be Goolsbee’s first public appearance directly following the June Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Participants will also gain insights from Frank Kelly, founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro, about world macroeconomics and geopolitics impacting agriculture.

Additional sessions include a meat panel featuring a retailer, meat packer and cattle feeder; a panel providing updates on the U.S./Mexico trade situation; and discussion on crafting preharvest marketing plans to help navigate challenging grain market conditions.

Pressures and Opportunities kicks off with a networking reception for attendees Thursday, June 13, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny and continues with presentations and panels Friday, June 14.

Summit registration, which includes access to the reception, all presentations and lunch June 14, is $40 for Farm Bureau members and $200 for non-members before May 31.

Registration is limited for the Economic Summit, so interested parties should secure a spot today. Visit iowafarmbureau.com or contact Stacy Stevens (515-225-5633; sstevens@ifbf.org) for more information.