Women in Agribusiness Summit 2018

Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers, and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills' operations and services are supported by more than 40 flour mills and bakery-mix facilities along with a specialty bakery and Mobile Innovation Center, all located in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies. Learn more

BASF

BASF is the world’s largest chemical company, creating chemistry for a sustainable future across more than a dozen industries globally. Our U.S. Crop Protection division provides innovative crop inputs, seed treatments, and biological solutions through close collaboration with our customers because we know the chemistry created in the field is just as important as the chemicals created in the lab. Learn more

Bayer

Bayer is a Life Science company with a more than 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With our innovative products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. Learn more

CoBank

CoBank is a $129 billion cooperative bank that provides loans, leases, export financing, and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water, and communications providers in all 50 states. It also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 70,000rural borrowers in 23 U.S. states. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations that support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure, and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and maintains an office in Singapore. Learn more

Corteva Agriscience™ - Agriculture Division of DowDuPont™

We are excited to announce that Corteva Agriscience™ is the name of the new Agriculture Division of DowDuPont™. We are bringing together DuPont Crop Protection, DuPont Pioneer, and Dow AgroSciences to create a market-shaping, standalone agriculture company with leading positions in seed technologies, crop protection, and digital agriculture. We will work across the global agriculture value chain to create a more efficient food system. At Corteva Agriscience™, we seek to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume and help rejuvenate the agricultural ecosystem to support people and the planet, ensuring progress for generations to come. Learn more

Monsanto

Monsanto is committed to developing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. We produce seeds for fruits, vegetables, and key crops – such as corn, soybeans, and cotton – that improve farmers’ harvests while using water and other important resources more efficiently. We find sustainable solutions for soil health, help farmers use data to improve farming practices and conserve natural resources and provide crop protection products to minimize damage from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, universities, and others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest food challenges. Learn more

Faegre Baker Daniels

Faegre Baker Daniels is an international law firm of 750+ professionals. Its food and agriculture team of 150+ lawyers provides clients with industry-specific knowledge across legal practice areas including regulation, litigation, M&A, finance, IP, supply chain issues, risk management, and more. FaegreBD is committed to advancing women in the legal and agribusiness industries. Learn more

Nationwide

Nationwide is the number one writer of farms and ranches in the U.S., a leader in insurance and risk management for agribusiness and food related operations, and a nationally ranked provider of financial services and employee benefit programs designed for agricultural operators. Founded by farmers over 100 years ago, Nationwide supports agricultural organizations focusing on their many sides through protection, sustainability, and the vibrancy of agriculture. Learn more

The Context Network

The Context Network is the premier, global agribusiness consulting firm helping each client achieve remarkable results and advance agriculture. We partner with leading and promising organizations in the fields of agriculture through strategic consulting, management consulting and insights. Learn more

Nutrien Ltd.

Nutrien produces and distributes over 25 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products for agricultural, industrial, and feed customers worldwide. Combined with its leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers, it is well positioned to meet the needs of a growing world and create value for its stakeholders. Learn more

Smithfield

Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook's®, John Morrell®, Gwaltney®, Nathan's Famous®, Kretschmar®, Margherita®, Curly's®, Carando®, and Healthy Ones®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety, and quality programs. Learn more

Wells Fargo & Company

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance.

As the leading agricultural lender across commercial banks, Wells Fargo places special focus on the Food and Agribusiness industry, supporting the industry for over 170 years. With unparalleled experience and expertise, we offer specialized financing for all areas of Food and Agribusiness, including input, production, supply, processing, and wholesale distribution and retailing. Learn more

Beef Checkoff

Brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, which is funded by beef farmers and ranchers, BeefItsWhatsforDinner.com is your go-to resource for all things beef. Here you’ll find relevant information on topics like beef cuts, cooking and recipes, nutrition and raising beef. Visit us today!

Cargill

Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. As a founding signatory of Paradigm for Parity, Cargill is committed to doing the important work to make gender equity a reality – building a company where all employees can thrive.​ Learn more

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. Land O'Lakes operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production, including LAND O LAKES® Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition, and WinField® United. Learn more

Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University’s Master of Agribusiness (MAB) is an intercollegiate degree offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS) and the Mays Business School through the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness (IFA). The MAB is a professional program that is uniquely focused on the food and agribusiness sector with an emphasis on combining economic and business analysis, and incorporating quantitative methods as the basis for decision-making. Case-based research and team performance -- highlighting cultural and learning style diversity -- are the cornerstones of the MAB integrated capstone courses in strategic management and financial analysis. One of the many strengths of the MAB program is the emphasis on oral and written communication as well as presentation skills. Learn more

United Soybean Board

USB’s 73 farmer-directors work on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers to achieve maximum value for their soy checkoff investments. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds in programs and partnerships to drive soybean innovation beyond the bushel and increase preference for U.S. soy. That preference is based on U.S. soybean meal and oil quality and the sustainability of U.S. soybean farmers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff. Learn more

ING Capital

ING Capital LLC is a financial services firm offering a full array of wholesale financial lending products and advisory services to its corporate and institutional clients. ING Capital LLC is an indirect U.S. subsidiary of ING Bank NV, part of ING Group (NYSE: ING), a global financial institution of Dutch origin. The purpose of ING Bank is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. Learn more

CF Industries

CF Industries, a global leader in nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, owns and operates wide-scale nitrogen complexes and serves agricultural and industrial customers through its best-in-class distribution system. Learn more

CGB Enterprises, Inc.

CGB has been known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries since 1970. Today, CGB operates a global enterprise overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistical services for customers on a global scale. The combination of our assets provides a rapidly growing organization that is over 45 years strong! Learn more

CHS Inc.

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains, and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. Learn more

Ernst & Young, LCC

The agribusiness industry faces tremendous challenges and opportunities as the global population will grow to 9.7 billion by 2050. Our experience working with leading Agribusiness companies across ecosystems helps us understand the market trends and conduct thorough industry analysis. EY’s global agribusiness team delivers trusted guidance to help make sense of quickly changing dynamics. EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole. At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. Learn more

GROWMARK

GROWMARK is a regional agricultural supply and grain marketing cooperative with sales of $7.3 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ill., GROWMARK serves more than 250,000 customers through member cooperatives and retail operations in more than 40 states and Alberta and Ontario, Canada. Learn more

Kerry Foods

As consumers demand a return to real ingredients, Kerry Foods is responding with a focus on Taste & Nutrition. By partnering with Kerry, customers are taken on a journey to make food, beverage, and pharma products that people enjoy and feel better about. We call this “Leading to Better.” Learn more

Korn Ferry

You’re looking for new pathways to drive sustainable, profitable growth. You need a sound strategy, financials, and operating model but ultimately these don’t create change – your people do. At Korn Ferry, we design, build, attract, and ignite talent. We are a single source for executive search, leadership, and talent consulting services to enable leaders around the world to execute their strategy. Our solutions range from executive compensation and development to succession, enterprise learning and recruitment process outsourcing. Our approximately 7,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. Learn more

Pinnacle Agriculture

Pinnacle Agriculture™ is a leading agricultural retail and wholesale distributor headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, and serving 27 states. Customers turn to Pinnacle for all their farm input and supply needs – including the latest precision agriculture technologies. We are committed to delivering deep agronomic expertise, offering value-enhancing services, and building lasting partnerships. Learn more

ProAG

ProAg is a trusted crop insurance partner. It is a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, with a financial strength rating of “A++ (Superior)” from A.M. Best Company, Inc., and is positioned as a financially strong and well-capitalized crop insurer with over 90 years of experience in protecting the American farmer. ProAg writes multi-peril crop, crop hail, named peril crop, and livestock insurance. Their goal is to deliver superior customer service that exceeds the expectations of its crop insurance agents and insureds. The company has some of the most experienced crop insurance professionals in the country on its team. Learn more

Seaboard Foods LLC

Seaboard Foods LLC, headquartered in Merriam, KS, is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation and a leading food company connecting every step between farms and family tables around the world. Seaboard Foods also owns High Plains Bioenergy, a biodiesel and compressed natural gas operation. Seaboard Foods and its strategic partner, Triumph Foods, jointly own Seaboard Triumph Foods, a pork processing plant in Sioux City, IA, and Daily's® Premium Meats, which produces and markets raw and precooked bacon, ham and sausage. Seaboard Foods markets and sells fresh pork products under the Prairie Fresh® and Seaboard Farms® brands. Learn more

Ketchum

Ketchum helps its food, agriculture and ingredient companies break old paradigms to succeed at the speed of change. Our break through creative allows our clients to show up differently, inspiring employees and surprising customers and consumers by breaking through a competitive sea of sameness. We help our clients see ahead of the curve and anticipate and proact to what is coming. We work with our clients to shape opinions and create fertile ground for business results. Learn more

National Pork Board

The National Pork Board is responsible for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and producer and consumer information programs. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising and marketing, retail and foodservice outreach, international marketing development, on-farm production improvement, scientific research, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. Learn more