We’re bringing together the next generation of decision makers and leaders to drive collaboration and sharpen the business side of their livestock operations. Join us to get a pulse on the industry and how your business matches up–right where Producers started in Omaha, starting the year off right.
At the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow producers, gain insight from industry experts, plan your legacy and maximize profitability.
11:00 AM | Registration & Networking
12:00 PM | Lunch
1:45 PM | Breakout Sessions Basics
5:00 PM | Hotel Check-in & Social Hour
6:30 PM | Dinner & Keynote
7:30 AM | Breakfast
8:45 AM | The Exchange
10:30 AM | Market Outlook & Panel
12:00 PM | Closing Remarks
12:15 PM | Lunch
Hear from an exclusive lineup of industry insiders on succession planning, feed profitability, market trends, and more!
Matt Kroul was a product of Mount Vernon HS and went on to star as a defensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes. During his Iowa Hawkeye career, Kroul earned All-Big Ten honors as a Defensive Lineman where he consecutively started all 50 games of his collegiate career setting an Iowa and Big Ten Conference record. Additional accolades included 2-time All-Big Ten selection, 4-year starter, Defensive Team Captain as a senior and named 3-time Academic All-Big Ten.
Following his Iowa career, Kroul was signed as a free agent by the New York Jets in 2009 and was eventually converted from defense to offensive guard. After 4 years in the National Football League (NFL) with the Jets, Matt retired from football and returned home to Iowa to work and develop the family farm. In 2019, Matt was announced as a American Needs Farmers (ANF) Wall of Honor Recipient by the University of Iowa and the Iowa Farm Bureau.
He is now co-owner and managing operator at Kroul Farms LLC in Mount Vernon, Iowa. From corn and soybeans to cattle and produce, Kroul Farms is a highly diversified family business.
Clint hails from rural South Dakota with a deep commitment to helping families and businesses preserve their legacies. With over a decade of experience in agricultural retail prior to practicing law, Clint has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by family farms, ranches, and small businesses. He combines his legal expertise with firsthand business experience to guide clients through estate planning, succession planning, and business law matters.
A graduate of South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Clint is licensed to practice in South Dakota and Minnesota. Faith is a guiding principle in Clint’s life, shaping his commitment to serving others and fostering strong family values. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor adventures, staying current on agricultural issues, athletics, and spending quality time with his wife and their four young children.
Clint is dedicated to helping families and businesses thrive, ensuring their operations remain viable and successful for future generations.
Kristi Boswell is a Counsel at the law firm of Alston & Bird, where she advises farm and food clients on issues that impact food production, manufacturing, and retail sale. She provides regulatory compliance counsel stemming within all eight mission areas of the USDA and advises clients regarding foreign workforce solutions, compliance with the H-2A visa regulations, and policy guidance for agricultural labor and immigration reforms. Before joining Alston & Bird, Kristi served as a senior advisor to the Secretary of the USDA in the first Trump Administration, where she implemented the secretary’s priorities and advised the secretary on decision-making. Additionally, Kristi served as policy advisor at the White House, where she served as the agricultural voice in drafting H-2A regulatory reforms and immigration legislation. Before her time in government, she served as the director of congressional relations at an agricultural trade association. Kristi grew up on a farm in Shickley, Nebraska and received her Juris Doctor with Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics at University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Zachary Smith, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University and serves as the Faculty Supervisor of the Ruminant Nutrition Center and Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory. Zach received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University in 2012. He received a Master of Science degree at South Dakota State University in 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2018 at Texas Tech University. Zach and his team conduct applied research focused on nutrition and management interventions that enhance receiving, growing, and finishing beef and dairy-derived beef cattle production. Zach and his wife, Shyan, reside near Brookings along with their two children.
Andrea is a 5th generation farmer & entrepreneur from Southwest Minnesota. She originally had plans to become a large animal veterinarian, but those plans changed and she was forced to navigate plan B… C… and beyond. She ended up moving back home to her family’s farm and joined in with her parents and eventually her husband, where she fell in love with entrepreneurship and farming with family. Andrea calls herself a “multi-passionate serial entrepreneur.” From public speaking to running her online fitness groups as a certified personal trainer to social media content creation promoting ‘day in the life’ agriculture content, it’s all part of the beautiful chaos you’ll get when you connect with her online or in person through events like this.
Mr. Stout is a risk management consultant for StoneX Financial Inc., where he specializes in offering risk management services to a diverse group of commercial clients in the agricultural space. He joined the company in 2005, after receiving bachelor’s degrees in business administration and mathematics from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO.
Go beyond the basics. Get all-access insights to grow your livestock operation at the Next Gen Conference.
Your free conference registration includes full-access to conference sessions and speakers, four meals from lunch on Thursday to lunch on Friday, and your hotel room.
We encourage you to dress in what’s most comfortable for you, but with a smart casual touch. For example, blue jeans are fine, but throw on a decent shirt. You don’t need to be in a suit and tie, but let’s leave that ratty “work shirt” at home–you know which ones we’re talking about. 😉
If for any reason you are no longer able to attend, please notify the Next Gen Network team by emailing ngn@plmcoop.com or reaching out to a program coordinator.
This is an exclusive event for members of Producers Livestock’s Next Gen Network and individuals invited by partnering organizations. To become a member, fill out this form.
Next Gen members can find their registration code in the registration email or text message.
For individuals invited by a partner organization, the registration code will be provided at the time of your invitation. Reach out to ngn@plmcoop.com with questions.
If you haven’t seen your confirmation email hit your inbox, make sure you check Spam or Junk folder. If it’s not there, reach out to ngn@plmcoop.com.
Connect with like-minded individuals, Producers Livestock staff and industry experts.
Collaborate on insights into the latest trends, best practices and solutions in livestock production.
Access exclusive resources to grow your operation and help with business decision making.
Forge meaningful relationships and find the support you need for your operation to thrive.
Off Highway 6 and I-480, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown is a half-mile from Omaha’s Old Market. This will be the hub of all of the happenings–conference sessions, networking opportunities and meals.
Producers Livestock offers livestock sourcing and marketing, commodities trading and hedging and loans and credit facilities to farmers and processors in the Midwestern US and Central Plains.
Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
