SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Agtegra Innovation Center | Aberdeen, SD
Save the Date for our 2025 FieldFest!
Start time: 1PM,
Steak Dinner at 6 PM served by Agtegra Cooperative's leadership team
SCHEDULE
TIME | SESSION | LOCATION |
1:00 - 1:15 PM | Welcome | Innovation Center |
1:15 - 3:00 PM | Agronomic Plot Tour | Research & Technology Plot |
1:15 - 1:45 PM | Breakout Sesson A | Innovation Center |
1:50 - 2:20 PM | Breakout Session B | Innovation Center |
2:25 - 2:55 PM | Breakout Session C | Innovation Center |
3:00 - 4:00 PM | The Grain Market Playbook | Innovation Center |
4:15 - 6:00 PM | Agronomic Plot Tour (repeats) | Research & Technology Plot |
4:15 - 4:45 PM | Breakout Sesson A (repeats) | Innovation Center |
4:50 - 5:20 PM | Breakout Sesson B (repeats) | Innovation Center |
5:25 - 5:55 PM | Breakout Session C (repeats) | Innovation Center |
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Steak Dinner | Innovation Center |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CROP INPUT MARKET UPDATES: FERTILIZER, CROP PROTECTION, SEED & TECH
Speakers: Jon Gilbert, Director of Crop Nutrition; Brett Harrison, Director of Crop Protection; Clint Matthews, Regional Seed Lead; Brent Weisenburger, Director of Ag Technology Services - This fast-paced, insightful session will dive into key trends shaping the seasonal availability and pricing of fertilizer, crop protection products, seed and emerging ag technologies. You’ll gain a clearer picture of what’s driving supply chain shifts, regulatory changes, and innovation across the industry and what it all means for your bottom line. Learn what to watch, how to prepare, and where new opportunities may lie as you plan for the next growing season.
THE GRAIN MARKET PLAYBOOK: WHAT'S MOVING THE MARKET & HOW TO STAY AHEAD
Travis Antonsen, Agtegra SVP Grain Marketing & Rail Logistics - Travis will break down the current dynamics shaping the grain markets. From shifting demand trends and geopolitical pressures to weather volatility and policy changes, this session will explore the key factors influencing market direction today. You’ll gain a clear understanding of where the opportunities lie—whether in pricing strategies or risk management—and what potential headwinds to keep on your radar.
THE FUTURE OF CORN
Joe Schefers, Agronomy Solutions Lead - Northern Plains, Bayer Crop Science - Ancient wild maize looked nothing like the corn you see in fields today. For the last 9,000 years, farmers looked at their environment, and their communities, and incrementally improved corn to fit their needs. But today, our needs are changing faster than ever. Learn what’s next for the future of corn in this session!
INNOVATION CENTER 10-PACK
Agtegra Innovation Center Team - Crack open this 10-pack of insights to stay ahead of the curve and avoid costly surprises to keep your operation running at peak potential. We’ll count down the top 5 emerging precision ag equipment advancements, from cutting edge hardware to game-changing software. Then we’ll explore the top 5 equipment issues to watch for that can impact performance, efficiency and ultimately, ROI.

AGRONOMIC PLOT TOUR
Brad Ruden, Agronomy Technical Services Manager, Agtegra Cooperative
Hop on the people movers for a guided tour of the Bath Research & Technology Plots, located just north of the Innovation Center. Explore Agtegra’s latest agronomic plot trials where we push the limits to drive top-end yield potential. From cutting-edge crop protection strategies to advanced fertility and seed performance, see firsthand what’s working—and learn whether it pays in the field.