Equip Future Agricultural Leaders: AgCareers.com Roundtable to Discuss Pivotal HR Trends

May 24, 2022

Examining employment, workforce, and hiring trends takes on a whole new level of importance after the pivotal events of the past two years.“In the 20 years of the annual AgCareers.com HR Roundtable, there’s never been a more important time for gathering to discuss these significant changes, analyze the evolution of the agriculture and food industry, and plan for the future of the workforce,” said Kathryn Doan, AgCareers.com Director and CVO.The 20^th Anniversary Ag & Food HR Roundtable is back in-person August 3 & 4, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted by Tennessee State University.For two decades, AgCareers.com has customized fresh Roundtable content every year to reflect current industry trends and focus educational sessions on high-interest recruitment and retention issues. This year’s sessions will discuss industry disruption, recruiting new graduates, retention tactics, benefit expectations, building trust in the workplace, diversity, equity and inclusion and much more.Participants may customize their experience with selections of additional breakout sessions, including topics such as immigration, HR technology, employee wellness, onboarding, reskilling, or military veteran recruitment, among others. SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits are available.

Talent leaders, content-matter experts, and top agricultural industry representatives will share their knowledge and experiences to provide valuable take-aways for all participants, including managers, leaders, human resource professionals, talent acquisition specialists, career advisors, and educational and association representatives.A few of the featured speakers include: • Adrian J.R. Davis, Consulting Associate, The Ken Blanchard Companies®: Building Trust in the Workplace • Julie Davis, Senior Director Workforce and Industry Initiatives, Association of Equipment Manufacturers: Industry Disrupted—Managing the Future of Work • Randy Irvin, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nutrien: DEI Strategies that Work • Katie Gaebel, Ph.D. Director of Programs, Agriculture Future of America: The Evolution of Student Recruitment • Whitney Kinne, Career + Leadership coach: Professional Development—Cultivating Your Own Career • Scott Stump, CEO, National FFA Organization: Building the Talent Pipeline • Kara Yarnot, VP Strategic Consulting, HireClix: New Technology in Recruitment & HR • Rachel Beardsley, Partner, Fragomen & Becky Straughn, Director, Human Resources, Smithfield Foods: Employment-Based Immigration SolutionsIn addition to these speakers and topics, the combination of employers and educational professionals provides a unique and rewarding networking experience found nowhere else. Participants will build connections during the welcome reception at Hard Rock Café, the celebration dinner at Johnny Cash’s Bar & BBQ, along with lunches and morning table topic networking.Register before June 15 to take advantage of the early bird discount. For more information, visit www.agcareers.com/hr-round-table.cfm or email agcareers@agcareers.com.

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Agricultural Market Update: Grain Prices, Crop Conditions, and Weather Impacts

Welcome back to our channel where we provide comprehensive updates on the latest trends and changes in the agricultural sector. This week, we're looking at significant movements in grain prices, crop conditions, and the effects of weather patterns. Let's dive into the details:

Grain Price Decline Grain prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 2020, with December corn down 4.3% and November soybeans losing 3.1%. This decline is partly due to the beneficial moisture brought by Hurricane Beryl to the Midwest, which has improved crop conditions significantly. The USDA reported that corn and soybean crops are in their best condition in four years, contributing to the downward pressure on prices.

Record Short Positions and Market Sentiment Fund traders have increased their net short positions in the corn market to a record level, with a net short of 347,000 contracts of corn. This reflects a bearish sentiment in the market, further influencing grain price dynamics. Similar selling trends were observed in soybeans and SRW wheat, indicating broad market caution.

Weather Impact and Forecast Hurricane Beryl has brought significant rainfall across Arkansas, Missouri, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois, with more expected over Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana in the coming days. Despite this, the market is currently more focused on the moisture benefits rather than potential heat risks forecasted in the 6-10 and 8-14 day periods.

US Crop Conditions Corn and soybean conditions have shown slight improvements last week, with corn rated 68% good to excellent and soybeans at 68%. These are among the best ratings for this time of year since 2020, suggesting robust crop health that could continue to influence grain prices.

Winter Wheat Harvest and Spring Wheat Conditions The US winter wheat harvest is progressing well, ahead of schedule with significant portions already harvested in Kansas and Texas. Spring wheat conditions are also favorable, with 75% rated good to excellent, although there have been some declines in states like Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington. Brazil's Corn Harvest and US Exports Brazil's second corn crop harvest is advancing rapidly due to favorable hot and dry conditions, with 63% of the crop already harvested. Meanwhile, US corn shipments saw a substantial increase last week, indicating strong export demand, which contrasts with the recent drop in domestic grain prices.

Ongoing Developments Lastly, the USDA reported a flash sale of corn, with significant quantities sold to unknown destinations, scheduled for delivery over the next two marketing years. This could signal ongoing international demand for US corn despite lower prices.

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