Schedule of Events

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2025 Winter Conference Agenda

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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration | Grab and Go Breakfast Open
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
State and Federal Policy Priorities in the New Congress and Legislature
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fertilizer Markets and Logistics: Session I
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feed Industry and Livestock Updates
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Applicator Training Session I
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dry Bean and Sugar Beet Update
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Opening Luncheon Program | MABA Annual Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Climate and Agriculture: Briefing from the Michigan State Climatologist
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Updates on Control of Field Crop Disease
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Navigating the Rules and Best Practice of Drone Use
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Grain Markets and Operations
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Applicator Training Session II
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fertilizer Markets and Logistics: Session II
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Trade Show Open
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Evolution of On-Farm Stewardship and Agronomists’ Role
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Intersection of Ag Tech and Security in the New Era of Automation
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Reception on Trade Show Floor - Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Update on MDARD Strategic Priorities
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast in the Trade Show
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trade Show Open
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seed Treatment Seminar
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wheat: The Latest on Quality, Breeding, Production and Industry Policy Issues
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Soybean Agronomy, Advocacy and Current Issues
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Specialty Crops: Labor Concerns and Agronomy Topics
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Served in Trade Show
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Michigan Millers Annual Meeting
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fumigation Best Practices
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pest Control Updates
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Listening Session and Forum: The Gordie Howe Bridge and U.S.-Canada Border Topics
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Environmental and Economic Updates from Non-Government Partners
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructional Seminar for RUP Dealer License Holders
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Working Session: In-Depth Briefing on Michigan Part 641 Regulation Proposed Changes
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM