The 2025 grain industry session will focus on a number of key emerging issues for grain traders and country elevators. We will also discuss expanded MABA programming for grain elevators in 2025, and consider the impacts of both economics and policy (including the lack of a Farm Bill) on the grain industry.

• Outlook for U.S. and Global Grain Markets
  Mark Talaski, Advance Trading Inc.
• What Are Michigan Farmland Acres Being Used For?

• Tor Tolhurst, Michigan State University

• Grain Indemnity Program Updates and Processes
  Denise Studders, MDARD
• Agricultural Trade Outlook
  Dr. David Ortega, Michigan State University
• Grain Bin Rescue Grants Update
  Kristin Didio, Nationwide Insurance
• Michigan Corn Priorities for 2026
  Scott Piggott, Michigan Corn Growers Association