The South Dakota Corn Growers Association is holding their 39th Annual South Dakota Corn Conference on January 18, 2025 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event includes educational sessions led by nationally recognized agricultural experts and market trends.
All morning and afternoon sessions are free and include lunch with pre-registration. The evening banquet features awards including this year’s Corn Yield Contest winners as well as a silent CornPAC Auction.
All morning and afternoon sessions are free and include lunch with pre-registration. The evening banquet features awards including this year’s Corn Yield Contest winners as well as a silent CornPAC Auction.
Location
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Date & Time
January 18, 2025
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Schedule
7:00 AM
SDCGA ANNUAL MEETING
Doors open at 7am. The SDCGA Annual Meeting is held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Ballroom A.
Meeting starts at 8am.
Attendees must be SDCGA members. Membership will be verified upon entrance.
Meeting starts at 8am.
Attendees must be SDCGA members. Membership will be verified upon entrance.
9:00 AM
SDCGA Corn Conference
Doors Open at 9am. The SD Corn Conference is held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 2. Educational sessions will be led by nationally recognized agricultural experts in weather, sustainable aviation fuel, and market trends.
All morning and afternoon sessions are free and include refreshments & lunch.
Schedule of Events:
10:00AM: Welcome by Daytime Moderator, Mike Pearson
10:10AM: Weather with Drew Lerner
11:20AM: Grain Marketing Outlook 2025 with Peter Meyer
12:30PM: FREE Lunch (Speakers: Harold Wolle and Bryan Biegler from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President of Dakota State University)
01:45PM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Jeff Davidman
03:00 PM: The Last Word with Mike Pearson
The CornPAC Silent Auction will open at this time.
This portion of the event is free and open to the public.
All morning and afternoon sessions are free and include refreshments & lunch.
Schedule of Events:
10:00AM: Welcome by Daytime Moderator, Mike Pearson
10:10AM: Weather with Drew Lerner
11:20AM: Grain Marketing Outlook 2025 with Peter Meyer
12:30PM: FREE Lunch (Speakers: Harold Wolle and Bryan Biegler from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President of Dakota State University)
01:45PM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Jeff Davidman
03:00 PM: The Last Word with Mike Pearson
The CornPAC Silent Auction will open at this time.
This portion of the event is free and open to the public.
5:30 PM
evening reception begins
Held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 2. Doors open at 5:30pm. The CornPAC Silent Auction will be open at this time as well while guests enjoy a social hour.
Paid ticket required.
Paid ticket required.
6:30 PM
DINNER
Guests will be seated to enjoy a plated dinner and a welcome by SDCGA President Dave Ellens. The evening moderator will be Matt Holsen.
7:00 PM
Program and awards
Special guests and awards will be presented at this time
8:00 PM
keynote speaker
The SDCGA is please to announce Keni Thomas as the keynote speaker.
DayTime Speakers
peter meyer
markets
drew lerner
weather
Jeff Davidman
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL
Evening Keynote Speaker
Keni Thomas
Keni Thomas is a combat veteran of the 3rd Ranger Battalion who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu, which inspired the book and movie Blackhawk Down. After leaving the Army, Keni launched a successful country music career, became an Emmy-winning producer, best-selling author, and founded the Downrange Advanced Leadership School.
Recognized by Congress and the White House for his work with veterans and military families, Keni now travels globally as a motivational speaker, focusing on servant leadership and teamwork. He is a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Project One Vet, helping veterans navigate VA benefits. Keni is a University of Florida graduate and a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.
Keni Thomas supports these important veteran organizations.
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Recognized by Congress and the White House for his work with veterans and military families, Keni now travels globally as a motivational speaker, focusing on servant leadership and teamwork. He is a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Project One Vet, helping veterans navigate VA benefits. Keni is a University of Florida graduate and a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.
Keni Thomas supports these important veteran organizations.
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