

We're looking forward to the 31st Annual Agricultural Summit!
8 AM - 3 PM
Purdue University's Ross-Ade Stadium
The 31st Annual Agricultural Summit
The 31st Annual FFBT Agricultural Summit will welcome industry experts, our experienced lending team, and our VIP guests - farmers and agribusiness clients. We can't wait for the conversations and speaker sessions. We look forward to hosting our friends and clients in person at Purdue University's Ross-Ade Stadium, and the event will also stream through Walton Webcasting.

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Sharks Don't Swim Backwards: A Story of Grit, Perseverance & Family Success
Rob Sharkey, SharkFarmer TV
Rob Sharkey is not your average 5th generation Illinois grain farmer. Better known as the SharkFarmer, he is a risk taker and out of the box thinker who believes everyone has a story to tell. His authentic interview style, ability to tackle controversial issues and share the triumphs and struggles of the modern farmer and business owner has catapulted him onto Sirius XM, PBS, Acres TV and 11 Seasons and counting of SharkFarmer TV on RFDTV. His unfiltered words resonate with 2.8 million listeners weekly around the world.

Ag Markets & Policy Without the Noise — What Matters This Year
Scott Shellady, RFD-TV's Cow Guy Close
Scott Shellady, widely known as “The Cow Guy,” has decades of experience in global financial markets, including leadership roles in London and Chicago. After graduating from the University of Colorado, he built and managed major trading operations for firms such as Prime International Trading, Deutsche Bank, and The Industrial Bank of Japan. He later helped launch patsystems plc, taking it public on the London Stock Exchange. Today, Scott hosts The Cow Guy Close on RFD-TV and appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. A dual U.S./UK citizen, Scott now resides in Nashville and continues to share insights across TV, radio, and print.

What is Next for Fertilizer Markets — And What It Means for Your Farm
Josh Linville, StoneX
Josh Linville is Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX, leading the global fertilizer department, including the trade desk and market analysis. With extensive experience in commodity risk management, pricing strategy, and logistics, Josh offers deep insights into global fertilizer markets. His career spans roles as a North American logistics specialist, U.S.-based nitrogen producer, and General Manager of Trade in Melbourne, Australia. Raised on a family farm in Northwest Missouri that grew row crops, tobacco, and livestock, Josh combines real-world agricultural roots with global market expertise, providing a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in today’s fertilizer industry.

