What Are You Going To Wish You Knew a Year From Now?
October 30, 2026
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The decisions that shape the next five years of your operation are being made right now.
Agriculture rarely gives you the luxury of making decisions with perfect information. Weather changes. Markets move. Policy shifts. Input costs fluctuate. An opportunity can appear quickly, and the choices you make today may affect your operation for years. That's why Security Bank is bringing together two nationally recognized agricultural voices for our 2026 Agri-Business Conference. This year's event is built around a simple but important question:
Are You Ready For What’s Ahead?
On Tuesday, December 8, producers and agricultural business owners are invited to join us at the Laurel Community Center for a forward-looking conversation about the weather, markets, policy, trade and financial decisions that could influence agriculture in the coming year and beyond. The day will also include a practical discussion from Security Bank about the financial decisions that can help position an operation for the next five years. Preparing for the future isn't about predicting every challenge or opportunity. It's about asking better questions, understanding your options and having the right conversations before a decision becomes urgent. The best time to prepare for an opportunity is before it arrives.
The best time to prepare for an opportunity is before it arrives.
Agri-Business Conference 2026
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 - 10 am - 2:00 pm
at Laurel Community Center | Laurel, NE
Keynote Speakers
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Mike Pearson
Agricultural Media Host & Commentator
Mike Pearson brings a broad look at the forces driving agriculture. A former producer and agricultural lender, he currently hosts "This Week in Agribusiness" on RFD-TV and interviews more than 1,000 agricultural
professionals each year. His presentation will provide perspective on what may be ahead for markets, agricultural policy and trade.
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Eric Snodgrass
Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions
Eric Snodgrass is a Senior Science Fellow and Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions. He develops predictive tools to help agriculture navigate weather risks and is known for his engaging and practical insights on global weather impacts. His presentation will explore the weather trends that could affect your operation in the year ahead.
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