March 9-10, 2016 K-State Alumni Center Manhattan, KS

Kansas Ag Bankers Conference

2016

Recommended for 11 hours CPE Credit

8:00—9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Bankers’ Bank of Kansas 9:00—9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Doug Ray, President, KBA—Kansas Ag Bankers Division 9:15—11:30 a.m. Positioning for Success in the Economic Reset David M. Kohl, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, AgriVisions, LLC Sponsored by Verdesian The great commodity super cycle is in the rear view mirror that bestowed record profits and asset appreciation on many in the industry. The reset of economics started with grains, now moving through the livestock sector. What are the factors impacting the economic reset? Does China matter? How long will it last? What will its impact be on the overall rural economic health and your customers? What will be the emerging trends impacting agriculture and rural America’s bottom line in the short and long run? Dr. Kohl will be back to provide his vast years of experience in working with lenders, agribusinesses, and institutional leaders to provide a high energy session with plenty of perspectives and takeaways to position for success in 2016 and beyond.

11:30—12:45 p.m. Lunch—sponsored by Kansas Corn - featuring special comments from Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey 12:45—2:00 p.m. Producer Panel: What Matters Most to Today’s Progressive Farmer? Moderated by Dr. David Kohl - Kyle Cott, Cott Family Farms, Clay Center - Darwin Ediger, Ediger Farms, Meade - Brian Mitchell , Mitchell Farms, Elkhart - Brian Vulgamore, Vulgamore Family Farms, Scott City 2:00—2:15 p.m. Break—Sponsored by K•Coe Isom 2:15—2:45 p.m. KBA—Kansas Ag Bankers Division Annual Meeting 2:45—3:30 p.m. Generational Farming: Keeping the Farm and Family Together Pat Keating, President and CEO, Keating & Associates, Inc. Sponsored by Schools of Banking 3:30—3:45 p.m. Break 3:45—4:45 p.m. The Challenge of Change in Super Mode— Mastering the Increased Speed and Risks of the 21st Century Jack McCall — Sponsored by Security 1st Title What are the skills, life strategies, and support systems that one must develop and maintain, not only to survive, but to thrive in today’s environment of accelerated change? The Challenge of Change deals with the concepts of firm foundations, evolving support networks, strong relationships, and a commitment to combine renewed flexibility with elastic imaginations. In this presentation, Jack challenges us to think courageously, as we consider the risks and opportunities encountered in an ever-changing world. Let the winds of change blow as we laugh and learn about living well and working with less stress in the 21st century.

Wednesday, March 9,

Thursday, March 10, 2016

7:00—8:00 a.m. Country Banker Breakfast Sponsored by Country Banker 8:00—9:00 a.m. Grain Markets Outlook Darrell Holaday, President, Advanced Markets Concepts, Wamego Sponsored by Sorghum Checkoff and Kansas Grain Sorghum 9:00—9:15 a.m. Break 9:15—10:00 a.m. Weather Outlook 2016: Will La Nina Evolve In Time to Dry Out Key Crop Areas? Drew Lerner, Owner, World Weather, Inc., Kansas City After reviewing current conditions in the U.S. and abroad, Mr. Lerner will spend time showing the progress in the demise of El Nino conditions and will assess the potentials for a La Nina event in 2016 or 2017. The implications of a La Nina event usually include a warmer temperature bias and slightly less rainfall during U.S. summer growing seasons, but it is not clear whether La Nina will evolve in time this year to have an influence on world weather. He will also examine other long term cycles in the atmosphere to help firm up the weather outlook for 2016 and its impact on domestic and world agriculture.

10:00—11:15 a.m. Cattle Market Update Randy Blach, CattleFax Sponsored by INTRUST Bank, N.A. 11:15—11:30 a.m. Break Sponsored by KSU Global Campus 11:30—12:30 p.m. Political Outlook Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University Sponsored by Purple Wave Auction 12:30 p.m. Closing Luncheon

4:45—5:00 p.m. Farmer Mac Update Larry Jones, Senior Relationship Manager Farmer Mac 5:00—6:00 p.m. Kansas Ag Bankers Hospitality Reception Hosted by Farmer Mac Wheat Beer sponsored by Kansas Wheat Dinner on Your Own 7:00—10:00 p.m. Late Night Hospitality Reception at Houlihan’s (1641 Anderson Ave.) - hosted by Security 1st Title

KBA—Kansas Ag Bankers Division

Board of Directors

Doug Ray — President, Stockton National Bank, Norton Marvin Anliker — Vice President, American State Bank & Trust Co., Garden City Mike Waldman — Secretary/Treasurer, Community National Bank & Trust, Iola Troy Soukup — Past President, Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., Ellsworth Jan Endicott, Stockgrowers State Bank, Ashland Elsa Havel, Grant County Bank, Ulysses Steve McGinn, The Halstead Bank, Halstead Jay Meyer, Centera Bank, Sublette Maria Pfizenmaier, United Bank & Trust, Clay Center Greg Rodvelt, Horton National Bank, Horton Tim Smith, Astra Bank, Hays David White, INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita TJ Wilson, Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust Company, Hiawatha KBA OFFICERS KBA STAFF Robert Leftwich, KBA Chairman, Impact Bank, Wellington Chuck Stones, President Jim Hoskins, KBA Chairman Elect, Baxter State Bank, Baxter Springs Doug Wareham, EVP—Government Relations Ron Johnson, KBA Treasurer, Community National Bank, Seneca Sara Blubaugh, Ag Conference Coordinator Kelly Mason, KBA Past Chairman, First National Bank in Pratt, Pratt

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This conference is tailored so that both entry level positions and experienced ag loan officers will gain valuable information.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION: The suggested attire for this year’s conference is business casual. Remember, meeting room temperatures and personal

comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions. If you should have any questions, please contact Sara Blubaugh (sblubaugh@ksbankers.com) at the KBA office, 785-232-3444. If you have a question arise during the conference, please contact Doug Wareham on his cell phone, 785-220-5820.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The conference has two room blocks for the nights of March 8th and 9th. HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY February 7, 2016. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-availability basis. Holiday Inn at the Campus (across the street from the Alumni Center), 1641 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, 66502, at a rate

of $89.95 per night. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 785-539-7531. Please make sure to indicate you are with the “Kansas Bankers Association” group to receive the KBA rate.

Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, 66502, at a rate of $109 per night. Reservations can be made with the hotel by calling 785-473-7091 and asking for the “Ag Bankers Kansas Conference”. Alternately, you may go to www.bluemonthotel.com, click on RESERVATIONS, then CLICK HERE FOR GROUP RESERVATIONS and enter group ID: KABC0316 / password: bank.

KBA-Kansas Ag Bankers Division | P.O. Box 4407 Topeka, KS 66604-0407 | Phone 785-232-3444 | Fax 785-232-3484 | www.ksbankers.com

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

KBA - KAB Div. Member

KBA Member Bank

Non-KBA Member

KBA - KAB Div. Member

KBA Member Bank

Non-KBA Member

$250 $300 $375 $275 $325 $400

Add $25 per registrant if registering after February 24, 2016.

*To find out if your bank is a member of the KBA-Kansas Ag Bankers Division please contact Sara Blubaugh at the KBA office at

785-232-3444 or sblubaugh@ksbankers.com. *Fee includes instruction, refreshments, breakfast, lunches, Wednesday evening reception, and handout materials.

*Cancellations must be received 5 days in advance to be refunded. *If you have special dietary needs or require special accommodations, please contact the KBA office.

* Recommended for 11 hours of CPE credit.

REGISTRATION FORM 2016 KBA-Kansas Ag Bankers Conference March 9-10 – K-State Alumni Center, Manhattan

Registrant Name

Bank Location E-mail Address

Registrant Name

Bank Location E-mail Address

Registrant Name

Bank Location E-mail Address

YES! I would like to contribute to the KS Department of Agriculture’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive Campaign (details on separate flier) in the amount of $____________. [include this amount with your registration fee in your check to the KBA – KAB Division]

Bank_______________________________________________ Total Attending_________________ PO Box_____________________________________________ Amount Enclosed_______________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________ Three ways to register:

1. Complete and mail registration form with payment. 2. Fax/Email registration form, followed by mailing of payment. Please use this form as your invoice. 3. Register online using a credit card @ www.ksbankers.com.

Kansas Bankers Association Phone: 785-232-3444 ATTN: Sara Blubaugh FAX: 785-232-3484 PO Box 4407 Website: www.ksbankers.com Topeka, KS 66604 sblubaugh@ksbankers.com

Electronic Only – No Printed Manual Printed Conference Manual Provided

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2016 KBA-Kansas Ag Bankers

Conference Sponsors

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The KBA – Kansas Ag Bankers Division would like

your help in celebrating the 70th anniversary of KBA’s

Conservation Awards program by submitting your

photographs of KBA Conservation Award metal

roadside signs.

The KBA has sponsored the conservation awards

program, in cooperation with K-State’s Department of

Agronomy, to recognize Kansans that strive towards

excellence in a variety of conservation programs and

practices.

How to enter: Please use the form below to submit your high

resolution digital photo file (300 DPI at 5” x 7” minimum in JPEG format) to Sara Blubaugh at sblubaugh@ksbankers.com. Or mail in a CD that contains a high-resolution image along with a printed copy of this form.

All entries must have been taken by KBA-member

bank employees, executives, directors or their family members.

Entry deadline is February 15, 2016.

The photo voted “best in show” by the KAB Division Board will receive a $100 prize. A mystery prize will also be awarded to the photographer of the oldest dated conservation award sign. Prizes will be awarded at the KBA-Kansas Ag Bankers Annual Meeting in Manhattan on Wednesday, March, 9, 2016.

Entered photos may be used to promote the KBA’s Conservation Awards Program and may be displayed at KBA events. By entering the contest, you consent to these uses.

Name:_______________________________ Bank:_______________________________ City:_______________________________ Email:_____________________________ Phone:______________________________ Signature:___________________________________ Contact Sara Blubaugh at the Kansas Bankers Association if you have questions: sblubaugh@ksbankers.com or (785) 232-3444.