8:30-9:00 AM
Welcome
Welcome Keynote
Let’s kickoff the day with an overview of what Bushel sees ahead for the future of agtech.
Jake Joraanstad
CEO, Bushel
8:30-9:00 AM
Let’s kickoff the day with an overview of what Bushel sees ahead for the future of agtech.
CEO, Bushel
9:00-9:10 AM
Big River Resources will walk through their journey of adopting Bushel’s digital tools—starting with the Customer Portal and expanding into Trade, CRM, and Direct Deposit. With strong grower adoption and operational benefits, Big River is a leading example of how embracing digital tools can improve communication, streamline origination, and modernize payments. Attendees will hear from the team about what drove each step of the journey, what’s worked, and how their growers are responding.
Commodities Controller
Merchandiser
Senior CSM, Bushel
9:10-9:15 AM
Director, Agriculture & Alternative Investment Products, CME Group
9:15-9:40 AM
Change can be difficult to see coming. If you focus on it too much you won’t get anything done, but if you ignore it or laugh at it; that is when your organization can get behind. There are patterns to how change disrupts an industry. Learning how to spot these patterns empowers your organization to see what is coming and be prepared to act.
9:40-10:10 AM
Get ready for a candid and thought-provoking discussion as Jake sits down with Vance. Known for his fresh perspectives on the ag supply chain and its future, Vance will share his unique viewpoints in a lively conversation. This is also your chance to ask questions and learn more about where the industry is headed.
10:10-10:30 AM
Grab coffee, a snack, and hop in the “buddy seat” with attendees and the Bushel Team to build connections and share ideas.
10:30-10:35 AM
CEO, Levridge
10:35-10:50 AM
This session will explore how Bushel makes it simple and seamless to move money—no matter how payments are made. Whether it’s cash, credit, cards, or direct deposit, Bushel provides a complete and flexible solution. We’ll highlight why the Bushel Wallet is becoming the go-to place for farmers to keep and spend their money, and how loan funds flow directly into the system—cutting out manual steps and delays. You’ll also get a look at our card acceptance options, including flat-rate pricing (a simple, predictable fee per transaction) or IC+ (interchange plus) pricing for more detailed cost control. Farmers are ready to adopt digital payments—are you?
Chief Payments Officer, Bushel
10:50-11:20 AM
When payments are disjointed, delayed, or lack transparency, agribusinesses suffer. Cash flow becomes unpredictable, back-office teams waste time chasing down payments, and the risk of fraud or error increases. Even worse, customers can become frustrated by limited or outdated payment options. This session explores how agribusinesses can solve these challenges by embracing multiple payment streams—from real-time cash balance accounts to integrated lending and flexible card acceptance. With the right strategy, businesses can reduce risk, get paid faster, and offer a better experience to their farmer customers—no matter how the market shifts.
Chief Payments Officer, Bushel
Director, Strategic Merchant Services, B2B Acceptance - Visa
General Manager - Reichman Sales & Service
COO & CTO - Cooperative Finance Association
See the latest updates to digital payments processing between farmers and agribusinesses.
Director of FinTech
Director of Engineering
Take a break, enjoy lunch, network, and engage with product demo stations to get the latest tips and tricks for using the Bushel platform.
1-1:05 PM
Partner Officer, Agri-Access
12:50-1:15 PM
Customer relationships are at the core of a successful business, and the Bushel CRM continues to evolve to help agribusinesses strengthen those connections. In this session, we’ll walk through what the CRM can do today—from managing contacts to tracking interactions—and highlight two major new updates: quoting and credit card acceptance. With quoting now live, agribusinesses can streamline pricing conversations and bring more visibility to their customers. And coming just in time for the season, the ability to accept credit card payments directly in the Customer Portal will make transactions faster and easier for both businesses and farmers. Join us to see how these updates can simplify your operations and improve the customer experience.
VP of Product, Bushel
1:15-1:30 PM
See how Columbia Grain is using CRM to bridge gaps between teams, manage staff transitions, and build stronger farmer relationships. With locations spread from North Dakota to Portland, the CRM gives everyone—from local GMs to traders—a shared view of customer interactions. It’s helping them plan smarter outreach, track sales more effectively, and save time with better visibility across the company. Hear how they got started, what they’ve learned, and what’s next as they continue to grow with CRM.
Business Execution Manager, Columbia Grain
Grain Originator, Columbia Grain
Enterprise Customer Success Manager, Bushel
1:30-2:30 PM
This panel brings together top marketing leaders in agribusiness to discuss innovative and practical strategies for connecting with producers. From driving sales for inputs to recruiting farmers to supply grain to processing facilities, the discussion will focus on what’s working in the market today. Panelists will share insights on building trust, understanding farmer needs, and leveraging digital tools to create meaningful engagement and foster long-term customer relationships.
Head of GTM, Bushel
Prime 46
AgMafia
Root+Beta
2-2:05 PM
Managing Partner, Director of Brokerage, Quantum Hedging
2:05-2:30 PM
Discover how streamlined tools and smart automations are reshaping daily operations across ag retail and trade. This session walks through new features designed to simplify pricing conversations, including quoting tools and the upcoming addition of credit card acceptance in the Customer Portal. You’ll also explore how grower-initiated payment requests are shifting workflows for CSRs and retail teams. On the trade side, learn how the “Make an Offer” feature, integrated contract workflows, and eSign capabilities accelerate deal flow.
VP of Product, Bushel
2:30-2:50 PM
Mountaire will share how cross-functional collaboration has driven success with Bushel’s Customer Portal and Trade tools. Featuring insights from team members in operations, merchandising, and admin, this session will explore how aligning internal teams has streamlined communication, enhanced grower engagement, and supported origination goals. Attendees will gain practical takeaways for driving adoption both inside their organizations and with farmer customers.
Director of Agri-Business - Contract Management
Marketing and Strategic Planning
Contract Manager
Senior Grain Merchandising Manager
Account Executive, Bushel
2:50-3:20 PM
Hear directly from the people at the heart of agriculture—farmers. In this candid panel, producers share how they evaluate new technologies, what builds (or breaks) trust with agribusiness partners, and how they want to do business in today’s complex supply chain. Their insights offer a grounded perspective for anyone building tools or services to support farm operations.
Parshall, ND
Adams, ND
TBD
Director of Farm Success
3:20-3:30 PM
3:30 PM
A chance to network and unwind from the day before heading to the Shindig!
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