Risk Management Conference
ISAP’s bi-annual Risk Management Conference highlights the use of soil health and conservation drainage practices as tools to mitigate production risk. The Conference aims to increase the knowledge of farmers, landowners, and advisers, bringing the agriculture industry together to highlight how conservation practices build resiliency for Illinois farms.
Future Proof Your Farm: ISAP's 2024 Risk Management Conference
Thanks for joining us for Future Proof Your Farm, ISAP's 2024 Risk Management Conference! Each session highlighted experiences from industry experts, researchers, and farmers, followed by Q&A.
The conference opened with discussion around pest management and herbicide resistance. The first session covered current challenges and research of water hemp and resistance to common herbicides, pest management in regenerative agriculture systems, and practical implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
The second session of the conference kicked off with an insightful discussion on the anticipated shifts in climate and weather patterns, exploring how conservation practices can build resilience against increasingly unpredictable conditions. The audience contributed to a lively Q&A, raising questions about wind shifts and what future changes might mean for the Midwest.
The conference wrapped up with engaging talks from PepsiCo and ADM representatives, who shared their insights on sustainability metrics and the anticipated changes of their supply chains over the next 5 to 10 years.
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