Becknology Days Live: Let's Have A Cornversation

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CORNversations bring together farmers, industry leaders, and ag voices to share real stories and practical insights—recorded live at Becknology Days. From succession planning to ag tech, these panels dig into the conversations shaping agriculture today.

  1. 09/22/2025

    Kansas Ag's Toughest Issues | Kansas Becknology Days

    From policy to profitability, Kansas farmers face unique challenges that shape the future of their operations and communities. In this CORNversation, leaders from across the state’s commodity groups sit down with Beck’s Kala Jenkins to discuss the pressing issues impacting Kansas agriculture today—and the opportunities that lie ahead. Panelists: Josh Roe | CEO, Kansas Corn Grower's AssociationShawn Geffert | Farm LeaderKaleb Little | CEO, Kansas Soybean AssociationChris Tanner | President, Kansas Wheat Association

    30 min

  2. 09/19/2025

    Built to Last: Beck’s Vision for the Next Generation

    This discussion will highlight the company’s commitment to staying family-owned, its plans for growth, and how it will continue to serve independent farmers for generations to come.  Panelists: Bethany Gremel | Director of Culture & Brand ExperienceScott Beck | PresidentCorey Beck | Business & Supplier StrategistChris Beck | Facilities Project LeadJason Beck | Seed Representative

    37 min

  3. 09/19/2025

    The Power of Storytelling

    Whether it’s at the coffee shop, around the kitchen table, or on social media, the stories we tell shape how others see agriculture. In this session, hear how Beck’s, other organizations in the industry, and fellow farmers are sharing their experiences to connect with customers, support their communities, and preserve their legacy—and how your story can do the same.  Panelists: Ashley Fischer | Marketing Communications Manager, Beck’sKatie Sauer | Owner & Principal Advisor, EpiphiumNatalina Sents Bausch | Digital Director, Dotdash Meredith

    31 min

  4. 09/19/2025

    Silk Reveal | Kansas Becknology Days

    What really happens to corn during flowering, and why does the Anthesis-Silking Interval (ASI) matter so much for yield? In this CORNversation, Jim Schwartz, Adam Noellsch, and Scott Dickey from Beck’s break down how stress impacts silking, how to identify risks in the field, and what farmers can do to help protect yield potential during this critical stage.

    25 min

  5. 09/19/2025

    Commitment Rewards: Embracing Our "Gimmicks" | Kansas Becknology Days

    Often dubbed a "gimmick" by competitors, this panel discusses the program's origins, benefits, and impact on farm operations. Sharing insight into how the program evolved from offering ATVs to providing significant farm equipment like tractors and trailers through multi-year agreements. The discussion highlights the program's financial advantages, including buying power, interest-free options, and substantial returns on seed investments. Panelists:  Hannah Rayl | Media and Industry Relations Coordinator, Beck's Brandon Smith | Commitment Reward Central Region Lead, Beck's Jerry & Anita Deweese | Beck's Customers Stuart Koehn | Beck's Dealer

    24 min

  6. 09/19/2025

    Education DiSC session

    Discover how understanding your own communication style—and recognizing others’—can make conversations more effective on and off the farm. In this session, Beck’s Education Team will walk through the DiSC model, helping you build stronger connections, reduce conflict, and work better together. Panelists: Ashley Schultz | Education Manager, Beck'sAndrea Brown | Education Specialist, Beck's

    26 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    Commitment Rewards: Embracing Our "Gimmicks"

    Often dubbed a "gimmick" by competitors, this panel discusses the program's origins, benefits, and impact on farm operations. Sharing insight into how the program evolved from offering ATVs to providing significant farm equipment like tractors and trailers through multi-year agreements. The discussion highlights the program's financial advantages, including buying power, interest-free options, and substantial returns on seed investments. Panelists: Hannah Rayl | Media and Industry Relations Coordinator, Beck'sTodd Roberts | Commitment Program Sales Manager, Beck'sTom Hooper | Director of Business, Beck'sTom & Suzie Zenz |

    24 min

  8. 09/19/2025

    The Digital Farm: Precision Ag Tools

    A discussion on the most effective precision ag technologies and how they integrate into daily farm management. Panelists:  Craig Rogers | Precision Farming Lead, Beck’sSheila Downey | Regional Precision Technology Specialist, Beck’sSarah Chaffins | M&R AgShelby Sanders | M&R AgDavid Wilson | FieldTech Supply

    25 min
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CORNversations bring together farmers, industry leaders, and ag voices to share real stories and practical insights—recorded live at Becknology Days. From succession planning to ag tech, these panels dig into the conversations shaping agriculture today.

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