AgriNext’s Speaker Lineup
Join us July 23–24, 2025 in St. Louis as we hear from leaders across the industry and navigate the complexities of today’s market in trade deals, policy changes, and the future of ag.
Featured Speakers and Sessions at Ballpark Village on July 24
GROWING UNCERTAINTY: UPSTREAM IMPLICATIONS
A look at the mounting challenges facing agriculture and rural America, this discussion addresses the rising challenges with imported inputs and a deepening labor crisis - driven by both domestic workforce shortages and immigration-related deportations.
Wesley Davis | McKinsey & Company
Wesley Davis is a Senior Associate and Agricultural Economist at McKinsey & Company, where he co-leads Ag Insights by McKinsey, the firm’s agricultural market intelligence and research platform.
Tanner Ehmke | CoBank
Tanner Ehmke is lead economist for grains and oilseeds in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, focusing on providing market and industry research for the wheat, corn, soybean and rice sectors.
UNCERTAIN POLICY, UNCERTAIN FUTURE: NAVIGATING BIOFUEL COMPLEXITIESThis topic needs no introduction - shifting biofuel policies have become one of the industry's biggest challenges in 2025. In this session, hear directly from industry advocates and biofuel producers as they navigate the evolving policy landscape.
Scott Gerlt | American Soybean Association
Dr. Scott Gerlt is the chief economist for the American Soybean Association, where he leads market and policy analysis to guide strategic decisions.
Neville Fernandes | Chevron Renewable Energy Group
Neville is Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Development at Chevron Renewable Energy Group, leading public policy, communications, ESG, and strategic business development.
Chris Vervaet | Canadian Oilseeds Processors' Association
Chris Vervaet is the Executive Director of the Canadian Oilseeds Processors’ Association and a senior leader with the Canola Council of Canada.
Billy Burns | StoneX Commodity Solutions
Billy is Senior Vice President of Fats, Oils & Greases at StoneX Commodity Solutions, specializing in risk management and market strategies for renewable fuels.
MAKING AMERICA “HEALTHY” AGAIN, BUT AT WHAT COST TO AGRICULTURE?As health-focused food policies gain traction, core agricultural products are under fire in the name of public “health”. This session explores the shifting narrative around food and its consequences for agriculture.
Devin Mogler | National Oilseed Processors Association
Devin Mogler is President and CEO of NOPA, bringing deep experience in agriculture, biofuels, and policy.
Additional panelist announcements coming soon!
FARMING WITHOUT BORDERS: INNOVATIONS AND INSIGHTS FROM AROUND THE WORLDFeaturing a panel of top producers and originators from Argentina and Brazil, this session explores the political and economic forces shaping agriculture in two of the U.S.’s leading competitors—and how global market shifts are creating new challenges and opportunities for South American agriculture on the world stage.
Ciro Echesortu | Ceibos Group & TLG Partners
Ciro Echesortu is Executive Director of Ceibos Group, overseeing 450,000 acres of farming operations across Latin America. He also leads TLG Partners as their CEO and brings over 30 years of global agribusiness experience.
Jose Vitor Guerreiro | Producer, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Camila Montero Paullier | Cargill
Joao Pedra Thieme | Cargill
Kurtis Klecker | North America Senior Director, Cargill Risk Management
HOSTED AND MODERATED BY:
Susan Stroud | No Bull Agriculture
Known for her no nonsense, unfiltered approach - Susan is a leading voice in agriculture, bringing distinctly difference insights, events, and experiences to the industry.
Karen Braun | Reuters
As a Global Agriculture Columnist columnist for Reuters, Karen is a well-known and trusted source for the latest news and insights across agricultural markets.
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