{"id":20186,"date":"2025-09-17T13:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/?page_id=20186"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:31:55","slug":"2026-purdue-top-farmer-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/2026-purdue-top-farmer-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Purdue Top Farmer Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Background.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">2026 Purdue Top Farmer Conference<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p>Highlights from January 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                            <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                    <li class=\"\">\n                            <a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/program\/top-farmer-conference-2027\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                More about the Conference                            <\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture welcomed over 200 farmers and agribusiness professionals to the 2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/program\/top-farmer-conference-2026\/\">Purdue Top Farmer Conference<\/a>\u00a0on Friday, January 9th. The annual farm management conference provided a great networking opportunity for top producers and industry professionals. The 2026 conference was offered in a hybrid format, and attendance was split with approximately half of the participants attending in person at Purdue&#8217;s Beck Agricultural Center while remaining attendees from 26 different states\/provinces joined remotely via Zoom. This year&#8217;s agenda featured sessions focused on global competitiveness, tariffs, and long-run market outlooks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-quote \">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-small has-no-sidepadding align-center has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-quote-card\">\n                                 <div class=\"purdue-home-quote-content\">\n                    <blockquote>\n                        \n\n<p>We learn, think, evaluate and obtain information to take to the farm to consider and implement, thus improving our business and profits. All serious farmers should attend. <\/p>\n\n                    <\/blockquote>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-quote__name\">Jay Smith<\/p>\n                                                            <p class=\"purdue-home-quote__title\">Summerville, Indiana Farmer<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n                     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience.jpg\" alt=\"farmers and agribusiness professionals listening to presentation during the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference\" class=\"wp-image-20833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience-750x215.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience-768x220.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_audience-1536x440.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Great in-person attendance, as well as online for the 2026 Purdue Top Farmer Conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fapri.missouri.edu\/staff-member\/ben-brown\/\">Ben Brown<\/a>, senior research associate with the University of Missouri\u2019s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, shared his long-term outlook for corn and soybean markets. An expert in agricultural policy and market analysis, Brown discussed key factors shaping crop prices, global demand and how future farm programs may impact producers in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Brown, senior research associate with the University of Missouri\u2019s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, shared his long-term outlook for corn and soybean markets during the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference, January 9, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20834\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:712px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_PTFC26-brown-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ben Brown shared his long-term outlook for corn and soybean markets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/department\/agecon\/directory.html#\/rhillber\">Russell Hillberry<\/a>, professor of agricultural economics at Purdue and former economist with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the World Bank, examined how recent U.S. tariff increases and retaliatory actions have affected domestic agricultural exports. Hillberry explored the implications of higher trade barriers for crop producers, particularly those in export-oriented sectors such as soybeans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry.jpg\" alt=\"Russell Hillberry, professor of agricultural economics at Purdue and former economist with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the World Bank, examined how recent U.S. tariff increases and retaliatory actions have affected domestic agricultural exports during the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference, January 9, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20835\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:712px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_PTFC26-hillberry-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recent U.S. tariffs were discussed by Russell Hillberry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Following lunch, <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/team\/joana-colussi\/\">Joana Colussi<\/a>, research assistant professor of agricultural economics at Purdue, drew on their work with agri benchmark, an international network that compares production costs and returns for major agricultural commodities worldwide. She compared production costs and returns across agricultural regions, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Ukraine and the U.S. to provide insights into the evolving competitiveness of U.S. agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi.jpg\" alt=\"Joana Colussi, research assistant professor of agricultural economics speaking during the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference, January 9, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20836\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:712px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5_PTFC26-colussi-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joana Colussi shared insights into the United States&#8217; corn and soybean competitiveness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/team\/trey-malone\/\">Trey Malone<\/a>, associate professor of agricultural economics and the Boehlje Chair for Managerial Economics in Agribusiness at Purdue, introduced \u201coption thinking,\u201d a mindset drawn from business strategy and innovation management that helps farmers make incremental decisions today while keeping flexibility for the future. His session assisted participants in identifying opportunities and adapting to uncertainty in a changing market environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone.jpg\" alt=\"Trey Malone, associate professor of agricultural economics and the Boehlje Chair for Managerial Economics in Agribusiness presenting during the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference, January 9, 2026\" class=\"wp-image-20837\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:712px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_PTFC26-malone-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Farmers need to consider their business strategies according to Trey Malone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The conference concluded with an expert panel featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/team\/michael-langemeier\/\">Michael Langemeier<\/a> and Purdue agronomy faculty members <a href=\"https:\/\/thekernel.info\/about\/\">Dan Quinn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/department\/agry\/faculty-pages\/soybean-station\/about.html\">Shaun Casteel<\/a>, who will provide actionable approaches to help reduce costs per bushel in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel.jpg\" alt=\"Shaun Casteel gave ways to cut costs raising soybeans with agronomic insights from his research.\" class=\"wp-image-20838\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:712px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_PTFC26-casteel-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shaun Casteel gave ways to cut costs raising soybeans with agronomic insights from his research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8_PTFC26-networking.jpg\" alt=\"In-person participants catch up and discuss during breaks at the Purdue Top Farmer Conference on January 9, 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-20839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8_PTFC26-networking.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8_PTFC26-networking-300x169.jpg 300w, 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