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2026 SDBA Ag Credit Conference
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 8:00 AM to Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
Category: SDBA Events
2026 SDBA Ag Credit Conference
July 15-16, 2026
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center | 920 W. Sioux Ave. | Pierre, SD
Download & Print Registration Materials | Register Online | Exhibit/Sponsor Form
REGISTRATION FEES
Conference Fee: $550/member or $700/non-member After June 30: $575/member or $725/non-member Onsite: $600/member or $750/non-member Handouts: All provided presentations will be available on the SDBA's website. Hard copy handouts will be provided for $35 per person.
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund if canceled before June 30; 75% refund if canceled July 1-4; no refund if canceled July 5 or later. Substitutions allowed at any time.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms has been reserved at the following hotels in Pierre:
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center (NEWLY REMODELED!) 920 W. Sioux Ave. | Pierre Phone: 605.224.6877 Rate: $159-$179 Block Name: SD Bankers Association Ag Conference Block Closes: June 14
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites 808 W. Sioux Ave. | Pierre Phone: 605.494.2582 Rate: $169-$209 Block Name: SD Bankers Ag Conference Block Closes: June 14
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The 2026 SDBA Agricultural Credit Conference brings together key professionals from the financial and agricultural industries to discuss critical issues related to agricultural financing and credit accessibility. This event provides a forum to examine emerging trends, tackle common challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration that enhance the resilience and long-term success of the agricultural sector. Through expert presentations, engaging discussions, panel sessions, and a well-rounded exhibit hall, attendees will gain valuable knowledge on navigating agricultural lending challenges, managing risks, and seizing opportunities for growth in this essential industry.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 15
7:00-8:00am Registration + Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:15am Welcome | Joe Lutter 8:15-9:15am High Impact Meteorology | Eric Snodgrass
9:15-9:55am Inside Washington: Agricultural Banking Policy, the Farm Bill, and the ABA’s Federal Priorities | Ed Elfmann 9:55-10:10am Exhibitor Showcase 10:10-10:30am Break with Exhibitors 10:30-11:10am Navigating Uncertainty with Purpose | John Melius 11:10-11:50am Breakout Sessions - Round 1
- Tying it all Together | Loren Hanson
- Round Robin Valuation Topics | Brian Gatzke
- Avera Farm Stress Hotline Overview | Karl Oehlke
11:50-12:30pm Breakout Sessions - Round 2 (repeated) 12:30-1:15pm Lunch 1:15-2:15pm Tight Margins, Big Decisions: Commodities, Credit, and Farmland Values | Blaine Nelson 2:15-3:15pm Legal Issues Impacting Today's Ag Lender Panel
- Keith Gauer
- Randy McFarling
- John McGrath
3:15-3:30pm Break 3:30-3:45pm Exhibitor Showcase 3:45-4:45pm Empowering Ag Credit with Responsible AI: From Copilot to Intelligent Agents | Abby Hanson 4:45-6:00pm Happy Hour
Thursday, July 16
7:30-8:00am Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:00am Are the Cycle Highs in for Cattle? If so, now what? | Troy Bockelmann 9:00-10:15am The Great Transition: Generational Wealth Transfer and the Future of Agriculture
- Facilitator: Clay Birkeland
- Alan Hojer
- Jayna Voss
- Ed Fiegen
- Lori Larson
10:15-10:30am Break 10:30-11:00am Growing Forward: Ag Development in South Dakota | Bill Even 11:00-12:00pm Challenges Build Champions™: How Elite Professionals and Leaders Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out | Matt Scoletti
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & SPECIAL REQUESTS
For special requests, contact Halley Lee at 605.224.1653 or [email protected] by July 3.
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