A joint effort of:

www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com

FEATURED SPEAKERS

January 25-26, 2017Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort

Mt. Pleasant, MI

This year’s event is bigger and better than ever!

Greg Peterson The Peterson Farm Brothers

Assaria, Kansas

Dr. Kevin Folta Professor and Chairman

Horticultural Sciences Dept., University of Florida

Mike Mock Mock Consulting LLC

Toledo, Ohio

GLCS SCHEDULEExhibit

HallSaginaw

RoomSwan Creek

RoomBlack River

RoomThree Fires

Room

Tuesday, January 24 , 2017

7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Meet and Greet with Greg Peterson and other speakers - Room TBD

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

8:00 a.m. Registration, Exhibits Open and Hot Breakfast

9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Morning Keynotes (2 PD) Farmers Have the Power to Advocate for Science; Don’t Let Others Take that Away From You

Dr. Kevin Folta, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida I’m Farming and I Grow It: Agvocating for Agriculture

Greg Peterson, Peterson Farm Brothers, Assaria, KansasDipping Your Toe in the Waters of Public Opinion: Taking the First Steps Without Getting Swept Away

Kim Bremmer, Ag Inspirations, Greenwood, Wisconsin

11:15 a.m. Exhibits Open and Lunch - Sponsored by Crop Production Services

1:30 p.m.

A Strategic Look at Grain Marketing:

Options, Futures & Advanced ToolsBryan Doherty,

Stewart-Peterson (repeated) (1 CM)

Principles and Practices of Intensive Wheat Management

John Whittaker, NorthernSTAR Integrated

Services (repeated) (1 NM)

Beyond Color Maps: What Else Can You Do

with Yield Data? Dennis Pennington,

Michigan State University Extension

(1CM)

Behind the Scenes of the Peterson Farm Bros. Social Media:Production, Editing, Follow Up, How Do

They Do it All?Greg Peterson, Peterson

Farm Brothers(1 PD)

2:30 p.m.

Next Generation Biotech Traits: Ensuring the Use of Biotechnology Traits

on our Farms Dr. Kevin Folta,

University of Florida(1 CM)

Blending Crop Insurance with

Marketing PlansMike Mock,

Mock Consulting LLC (repeated)

(1 CM)

Yield Monitors: Improving Data

QualityDr. John Fulton,

Ohio State University (repeated)

(1 PM)

Stripe Wheat Rust in 2016: Moving Forward

Dr. Martin Chilvers and Martin Nagelkirk,

Michigan State University

(1 PM)

3:30 p.m.

Tackling the Limiting Factors to Yield:

Rotations, Residues, Nutrients and Microbes

in Corn Rotations Stephanie Smith, 360 Yield Center

(1 SW)*Anishnabeg Room*

Principles and Practices of Intensive Wheat Management

John Whittaker, NorthernSTAR Integrated

Services (repeated) (1 NM)

Remote Sensing: What’s the Big Deal?

New Sensors and Data Management Chad Colby,

Colby AgTECH (1 PM)

It’s Time to Speak Up:Finding your Niche

in Media so that Agriculture is an

Intentional Presence Kim Bremmer,

Ag Inspirations (1 PD)

4:20 p.m.

Exhibits Open

After Hours with Chad Colby: An Informal Opportunity to Visit

One-on-One with Chad and Ask Questions

Chad Colby, Colby AgTECH

*Anishnabeg Room*

4:30 p.m.Michigan Corn Growers Association and

Michigan Soybean Association Annual MeetingsSponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection

5:00 p.m. GreenStone Connect Reception - Exhibit Hall

6:00 p.m. Dinner - Exhibit HallIce Cream Social - Sponsored by PNC Bank

8:00 p.m. Reception Sponsored by BASF - Black River Room

GLCS SCHEDULEExhibit

HallSaginaw

RoomSwan Creek

RoomBlack River

RoomThree Fires

Room

Thursday, January 26, 2017

7:30 a.m. Exhibits Open and Hot Breakfast - Sponsored by SoybeanPremiums.org

8:15 a.m. After the January Crop Report: What Direction Should Farmers Focus on for 2017? (1 CM)Mike Mock, Mock Consulting LLC, Toledo, Ohio

9:15 a.m.

Diversity is Key to Stopping the Soybean Cyst

Nematode: Resistance, Seed Treatments and

ManagementDr. Palle Pedersen, Syngenta

*Sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection*

(repeated) (1 PM)

Nitrogen Management on Wheat

Dr. Kurt Steinke, Michigan State

University(1 NM)

What Can Drones do on Your Farm in

2017? Getting Started with

the Latest Technology Chad Colby,

Colby AgTECH (1 PM)

Corn Farmers and the Next Farm Bill, Making

Your Voice Heard Sam Willett,

National Corn Growers Association

(1 CM)

10:15 a.m.

Diversity is Key to Stopping the Soybean

Cyst Nematode:Resistance, Seed Treatments and

ManagementDr. Palle Pedersen, Syngenta

(repeated) (1 PM)

Nitrogen & Sulfur on Corn: Pre-Plant, At-Plant, Sidedress and Pre-Tassel N Rates

and SulfurDr. Kurt Steinke,

Michigan State University (repeated) (1 NM)

A Strategic Look at Grain Marketing:

Options, Futures & Advanced ToolsBryan Doherty,

Stewart-Peterson (repeated) (1 CM)

Consumer Trends in Farms and Foods: A Panel of Millennial

Consumers Moderated by Elaine Bristol, Michigan Ag

Council(1 PD)

11:15 a.m.Exhibits Open and Lunch

Master Farmer Awards - Sponsored by Michigan Farmer, Brownfield Ag News, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Agricultural Commodities and Mosaic

12:45 p.m.

Exhibits Closed

Blending Crop Insurance with

Marketing PlansMike Mock,

Mock Consulting LLC (repeated)

(1 CM)

Manure as Fertilizer for High Yields: Successful Systems to Use Manure

on Crop FarmsDr. Kurt Steinke, Michigan

State University and farmer panel of George

Zmitko, Bill Hunt, Pat Feldpausch (1 NM)

Yield Monitors: Improving Data

QualityDr. John Fulton,

Ohio State University (repeated)(1 PM)

Deer & Wildlife Management

James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension,

Tim Wilson, USDA Wildlife Services,

Ashley Autenrieth and Monique Ferris, MI DNR

(1 PM)

1:45 p.m.

Critical Factors for Soybean Yields

AJ Woodyard, BASF(1 CM)

Nitrogen & Sulfur on Corn: Pre-Plant, At-Plant, Sidedress and Pre-Tassel N Rates

and SulfurDr. Kurt Steinke,

Michigan State University (repeated) (1 NM)

Variable Seeding Rates of Corn and

SoybeansFarmer panel

(1 CM)

Ag Tech Incubator: Taking Great On-farm Ideas and Inventions to

Commercialization Becky Huttenga, Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business

Incubator(1 PD)

2:45 p.m. Adjourn

Available Credits• Ten RUP credits are available for full attendance.• Ten CCA credits are available for full attendance. They are listed on the agenda above for PM, SW, NM, CP and PD. • One Phase 1 MAEAP credit is available.

Lodging is not included in the registration for the Great Lakes Crop Summit. A block of rooms is available at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort at a reduced rate. Reservations must be made prior to January 9, 2017 using the group code CORN0124017. To make a reservation, visit www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com or call 877-232-4532 and mention that you are with the Corn Marketing Program.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

January 25-26, 2017Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort

Mt. Pleasant, MI

Great Lakes Crop Summit - January 25 - 26, 2017Register on line (www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com) or via this form. Space is limited so register by Jan. 9, 2017 for best rates and availability. Walks-ins are not guaranteed a spot. Make motel reserva� ons separately by calling Soaring Eagle

at 877-232-4532 or via www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com. Prior to January 4, the group room rate is $109, with code: CORN0124017.

Please Make Copies If Necessary & Return All Forms TogetherName: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________Email: _____________________________________________

Special Dietary Needs: __________________________________________________________________________________Please check the op� ons that describe you (You may select more than one)Corn Farmer Wheat Farmer Agribusiness StudentSoybean Farmer Livestock Farmer Farm Employee Other ____________________

A� endee #2Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________Email: _____________________________________________

Special Dietary Needs: __________________________________________________________________________________Please check the op� ons that describe you (You may select more than one)Corn Farmer Wheat Farmer Agribusiness StudentSoybean Farmer Livestock Farmer Farm Employee Other ____________________

Early LateA� er Jan. 9

Numer of People Total

First �� endee (Both Days) $150 $175 1 $

�ddi� onal �� endees (Both Days) $125 $150 ________ $

Student - Wednesday (ID required at check-in) $50 $50 ________ $

Student - Thursday (ID required at check-in) $50 $50 ________ $Total Number of People & Fees: ________ $

Payment �nforma� onForm of Payment: Check Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Card #: - - - E�pira� on Date: __________ / __________ CCV Code: ____________ Billing Zip: ________________

Cardholder’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________

�eturn registra� on form with check, made payable to Great Lakes Crop Summit, or credit card informa� on to:Great Lakes Crop Summit - 13750 S. Sedona Parkway, Suite 5, Lansing, MI 48906

For registra� on �ues� ons, please contact Theresa Sisung at (888) 323-6601, or tsisung@micorn.org.

Register on line (www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com) or via this form. Space is limited so register by Jan. 9, 2017 for best rates and availability. Walks-ins are not guaranteed a spot. Check the website before you come. Make motel reservations separately by calling Soaring Eagle at

877-232-4532 or via www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com. Prior to January 9, the group room rate is $109, with code: CORN0124017Please Make Copies If Necessary & Return All Forms Together

Return registration form with check, made payable to Great Lakes Crop Summit, or credit card information to:Great Lakes Crop Summit - 13750 S. Sedona Parkway, Suite 5, Lansing, MI 48906

For registration questions, please contact Theresa Sisung at (888) 323-6601, or tsisung@micorn.org.

GLCS PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREDGreat Lakes Crop Summit - January 25 - 26, 2017

Register on line (www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com) or via this form. Space is limited so register by Jan. 9, 2017 for best rates and availability. �alks-ins are not guaranteed a spot. Make motel reserva� ons separately by calling Soaring Eagle

at 877-232-4532 or via www.GreatLakesCropSummit.com. Prior to January 4, the group room rate is $109, with code: CORN0124017.

Please Make Copies If Necessary & Return All Forms TogetherName: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________Email: _____________________________________________

Special Dietary Needs: __________________________________________________________________________________Please check the op� ons that describe you (You may select more than one)Corn Farmer Wheat Farmer Agribusiness StudentSoybean Farmer Livestock Farmer Farm Employee Other ____________________

A� endee #2Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________Email: _____________________________________________

Special Dietary Needs: __________________________________________________________________________________Please check the op� ons that describe you (You may select more than one)Corn Farmer Wheat Farmer Agribusiness StudentSoybean Farmer Livestock Farmer Farm Employee Other ____________________

Early LateA� er Jan. 9

Number of People Total

First �� endee (Both Days) $150 $175 1 $

�ddi� onal �� endees (Both Days) $125 $150 ________ $

Student - Wednesday (ID required at check-in) $50 $50 ________ $

Student - Thursday (ID required at check-in) $50 $50 ________ $Total Number of People & Fees: ________ $

Payment �nforma� onForm of Payment: Check Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Card #: - - - E�pira� on �ate: __________ / __________ CCV Code: ____________ Billing Zip: ________________

Cardholder’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________

�eturn registra� on form �ith check� made payable to Great Lakes Crop Summit� or credit card informa� on to:Great Lakes Crop Summit - 13750 S. Sedona Parkway, Suite 5, Lansing, MI 48906

For registra� on �ues� ons, please contact �heresa Sisung at (���) �2�-6601, or tsisung�micorn�org�