Banking

Ag Banking Conference

The Ag Banking Conference, taking place in Springfield, United States in September 2026, is a premier gathering for professionals in the agricultural banking sector.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
September 2026
Location
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, United States
Organiser
Illinois Bankers Association
Industry
Banking

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • ag lending expertise
  • commodity markets
  • regulatory changes
  • risk management
  • succession planning
  • farm income trends
  • government loan programs
  • legislative update
  • mental health tools for lenders
  • networking

On stage

Speakers

  • Kaylee HeapSenior Manager, GROWMARK, Inc
  • Dr. David KohlProfessor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
  • Ben JacksonEVP, Government Relations, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Rebecca HustonDirector of Invest in Illinois, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
  • John TaflanLoan Program Manager, Advantage IL, Department of Commerce
  • Katie YuskoFarm Loan Specialist, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
  • Travis SchrollDirector, Institutional Sales, FHLB Chicago
  • Ed ElfmannSVP, Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy, American Bankers Association
  • Sharie CradduckAgriculture Resource Specialist, SIU Medicine
  • Rachel BrownMental Health Specialist, Farm Family Resource Initiative
  • Adrienne DeSutterFounder, Sow Hope Grow Hope, Ag Mental Health Consultant
  • Dr. Josie RudolphiIllinois Farm Family Mental Health Voucher Program, U of I Extension
  • Liz HulsizerHulsizer Farms, Knox County
  • Brian Hilliard
  • Kevin BrooksFarm Business Management and Marketing Educator, U of I Extension
  • Joe Jennings
  • Matt BennettCo-Founder and CEO, AgMarket.Net®
  • Eric SnodgrassSr. Science Fellow, Nutrien Ag Solutions

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