Program

Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney

Decorated F-16 Fighter, Pro Golfer, Author, and Folds of Honor Founder will share his code of living that combines powerful tenets that helps you discover and seize your best life. Lt. Col. Rooney demonstrates how all of us are connected by God in more ways than we realize, and that the path to fulfillment begins with changing ourselves to better one another.

Alyson Van Hooser

Alyson Van Hooser weaves compelling personal stories with proven leadership principles to deliver perspective-shifting ideas and concepts that spark the mindset and habits every leader needs to transform their leadership and their organization. There isn't a more appropriate speaker to close out our Annual Awards Luncheon.

Select Educational Programming

This year we are offering more than 20 hours of concurrent educational programming during the conference.  Below are a few highlights.  Other session topics include: The Federal Regulatory Landscape, Packaging Innovations, Digital Marketing, Precision Ag and Rice, Gene Editing for Rice, Farm & Mill Safety, USA Rice State Rice Research and Outlook Reports… and much more!

Supply Chain and Logistics Innovations

Nobody wants to experience a repeat of the supply chain disruptions we all experienced during the pandemic, some of which are still rippling through the system. Presenters will talk about what the industry has learned and discuss if it’s possible to be supply chain shock resistant.

How AI is Shaping the World of Consumer Food Choices

Andreas Duess, cofounder of 6Seeds will explain how he uses AI to analyze 30 billion daily data points to understand where consumers are heading next.

Navigating Ag Labor Challenges

Experts will unpack ag labor changes and arm you with the latest information to be sure you are properly positioned.

Estate & Succession Planning for Farms

The number one mistake people make when it comes to estate planning is not planning at all.

Rice Quality Symposium

U.S. rice breeders are making progress addressing the quality characteristics requested by Latin American rice importers. Rice breeders from five public research institutions and three private companies will share the results of their recent, elite lines that meet the preferred characteristics desired by consumers in our largest export markets.