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2012 Grain Marketing Conference in Dubuque, Iowa
February 26th & 27th
Hotel Julien -- 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
www.hoteljuliendubuque.com
In 2012, high input costs and economic uncertainty raise the level of financial
risk on the farm. We're confident that you'll leave this conference with the
tools needed to manage those risks. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn
from some of agricultures' best and brightest professionals.
>>> Register Online <<<
Featured Guest -- Chip Flory
Chip joined Pro Farmer as a floor reporter for Futures World News in January
1988 after graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Ag Journalism.
He spent 3 1/2 years in Chicago reporting from the floors of the Chicago Board of
Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as Bureau Chief for FWN.
Tentative Meeting Agenda
Sunday, February 26th
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Conference Registration in Hotel Julien Lobby |
| 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Understanding Options and Making Them Work |
| 4:00pm - |
Check In at the Hotel Julien |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Cocktail Reception at the Historic Star Brewery |
| 6:30pm - |
Dinner at the historic Star Brewery |
Monday, February 27th
| 7:30am - 8:30am |
Rise And Shine Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 8:45am |
Welcome and Opening Remarks -- John Streich, Founder of First Capitol Ag & CEO - Penson Financial Services, Futures Division |
| 8:45am - 9:30am |
Market Integrity...Is Your Money Safe? -- Fred Seamon, Senior Economist - CME Group |
| 9:30am - 10:30am |
Can Ethanol Survive Without the Blender's Credit? -- Gary Kramer, President - Badger State Ethanol |
| 10:30am - 10:45am |
Morning Refreshment Break |
| 10:45am - 12:00pm |
Diversifying Your Investments With Professional Management -- Jason Turnipseed, Director of Managed Futures - Penson Financial Services |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 1:45pm |
World Economic Analysis and Outlook -- J. Michael Crouch - Managing Partner at Kottke Associates |
| 1:45pm - 2:30pm |
Advanced Marketing Strategies -- First Capitol Ag staff |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm |
Afternoon Snack Break |
| 2:45pm - 3:30pm |
Managing Opportunities and Risk in 2012 -- Mike North, Senior Risk Management Advisor - First Capitol Ag |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
Finale with Featured Guest -- Chip Flory, Editor and Publisher - Pro Farmer |
| 4:30pm - Beyond |
One on One with First Capitol Ag Staff |
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