2025 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference March 5-6, Manhattan Hilton Garden Inn The 2025 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference convened with an exceptional line-up of presenters, 305 attendees and 45 tradeshow sponsors in attendance! The conference started with KBA’s Kansas Ag Bankers Division President Brad Zimmerman, Farmers Bank & Trust, Atwood, welcoming attendees and introducing the conference sponsors. Following Zimmerman, KBA Chairman Gene Dikeman, Bank of the Plains, Hutchinson, thanked every banker for supporting Kansas agriculture and engaging with KBA on state and federal policy. The first day’s agenda featured insightful presentations from Dr. David Kohl, an update on federal policy from KBA’s President & CEO Doug Wareham and American Bankers Association SVP of Agriculture and Rural Policy Ed Elfmann, an overview of water from the Kansas Water Policy and Regulatory Landscape Panel, and inspiration from former Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon. On the second day of the conference, Randy Blach provided an in-depth analysis of the cattle and protein markets. Justin Trompke followed with an ag commodity markets update and also shared insights into global production. The Kansas Ag Bankers Division’s Annual Meeting brought members together to recognize this year’s Pioneer Award winner, Tim Ohlde, and elect next year’s board members and officers. Concluding the conference, Eric Snodgrass delivered an engaging presentation by highlighting global weather trends and their implications for agricultural operations in the state. Thank you to all who attended the conference! We look forward to seeing you again next year from March 4-5, 2026! Call to Action! Please take a moment to send Kansas Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall a letter of thanks for being original cosponsors on the newly minted ACRE Act — S. 838! Scan this QR code to send a letter. https://fastdemocracy.com/ campaigns/foAFTT5rU/Thank-YouSenator-Moran---Senator-Marshallfor-Co-Sponsoring-the-ACRE-Act-/ Scan this QR code to access ACRE Advocacy Resources. https://www.aba.com/news-research/ analysis-guides/acre-act-toolkit Brad Zimmerman, Kansas Ag Bankers Division President, Farmers Bank & Trust, Atwood Conference Kickoff Kansas Ag Bankers Division President Brad Zimmerman of Farmers Bank & Trust in Atwood kicked off the 2025 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference by welcoming attendees and expressing gratitude to our sponsors. Zimmerman also introduced the Kansas Ag Bankers Division Board of Directors and thanked them for their service and efforts to plan the conference. Gene Dikeman, KBA Chairman, Bank of the Plains, Hutchinson Staying Engaged in Ag Policy KBA Chairman Gene Dikeman, Bank of the Plains in Hutchinson, spoke on the importance of staying engaged in ag policy. Chairman Dikeman highlighted that advocacy and awareness are key to supporting the future of ag banking. 26
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