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 | Livestock Business Basics
2:50 PM | Breakout Sessions
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 grew up and continues to reside in rural eastern Iowa. A standout defensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kroul earned All-Big Ten honors and set both Iowa and Big Ten Conference records by starting all 50 games of his collegiate career. Over four seasons, he was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, team captain his senior year, and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
Following his time as a Hawkeye, Matt signed as a free agent with the New York Jets in 2009, where he transitioned from defensive line to offensive guard. After four years in the NFL, he returned home to Iowa to work and expand the family farm. In 2019, he was named to the University of Iowa and Iowa Farm Bureau’s America Needs Farmers (ANF) Wall of Honor, recognizing his leadership both on and off the field.
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.
With her farm roots and more than a decade of agricultural policy experience, Kristi provides agricultural and food clients insights and solutions on legislative and regulatory issues impacting farm businesses and rural America. She previously served as a senior official at the USDA and the White House and advocated for farmers at a national trade association.
Dr. Zachary Smith serves as an Assistant Professor of Animal Science and oversees the Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory at South Dakota State University. Dr. Smith specializes in beef cattle production from weaning to processing. His work focuses on enhancing cattle finishing strategies and implementing growth technologies to improve industry standards.
Andrea is a 5th generation farmer in southwest Minnesota growing corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and raising cattle. Returning to the farm, Andrea had to be creative in finding ways to make income off the farm. This has lead her to pursue her passion of bridging the gap in agriculture between farmers/ranchers and consumers as “That Fit Agovcate.”
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 want you to be comfortably dressed for success! No need to break out your formal wear, business casual and jeans are appropriate for the occasion.
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.
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.
