Webinars

Harvest Update & Market Outlook

October 22, 2025 
12:00 p.m. CDT

As yet another harvest season wraps up, grain quality, supply dynamics, and market conditions are top of mind. This webinar will take an in-depth look at what this year’s harvest could mean for the grain handling and grain processing industries. Attendees will gain practical perspectives to help guide operational planning and decision-making during one of the most critical times of year.

Key Takeaways:

• Crop Progress and Condition: Current harvest outlook and crop quality considerations 

• Corn and Soybean: What this year’s crops could mean for elevators, processors, and markets 

• Market Outlook: Drivers influencing grain prices and demand 

• Grain Management and Storage: Actionable insights to prepare for the 2025 marketing year 

About the Speaker

Dr. Charlie Hurburgh
Professor Emeritus
Iowa State University

Dr. Hurburgh is a native Iowan and professor emeritus of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University and continues to operate the family farm. He has a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctoral degree from Iowa State, and specializes in quality management systems with related traceability, measurement, and sensor technologies. He is the author of more than 250 technical and general articles on grain quality, measurement science, and grain marketing.

Building a Brand You Wear on Your Sleeve 

January 21, 2026 
12:00 p.m. CST

In today’s competitive agricultural market, building a strong brand goes beyond logos and taglines—it’s about creating an identity that resonates with your customers and reflects your core values. This webinar will explore the strategies behind crafting a brand that feels authentic and meaningful, both within your business and with your audience. From establishing your brand’s voice to aligning it with your team’s values, we’ll cover how to build a brand that people not only recognize but trust. Attendees will learn how to wear their brand proudly, making it a part of their daily operations, decisions, and customer interactions. 

Key Takeaways:

• Brand Visibility Starts with You: Building a brand that people resonate with is not just about how you market it externally but also about creating authentic connections within your network. The more visible and active your brand is on social media, the more people will recognize and trust it. 

• The Power of Community: Your brand doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s about building connections and relationships, both within your industry and with customers. Following and supporting each other’s brands can amplify collective success. 

• Social Proof Drives Trust: See how real-life examples and the use of hashtags to share moments builds social proof can grow your brand through authentic engagement. The case studies of success presented can inspire to take immediate action. 

About the Speaker

Robin Walters
Partner
Aggregate LLC

Raised in the heart of the corn-belt, Rovin Walters dedicated her career to agriculture, starting from detasseling corn in her teens to earning an accelerated degree in Industrial Technology. With a passion for engineering and manufacturing in the soybean capital, she has thrived as a full-time Agvocate, blending marcom expertise with extensive industry experience. From navigating budget cuts to driving exponential revenue growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, Walters brings a hands-on approach grounded in data-driven decisions.