Southwestern Fertilizer Conference

87^th Annual Southwestern Fertilizer Conference
Saturday, July 14  – Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Due to continued industry support, registration fees will remain the same for 2012:

Registration / Membership
(includes membership, meetings, receptions & luncheon)

Rec’d before July 1 ------------- $160
Rec’d after July 1 --------------- $190
Assn/Educ/Govt/Retired ------- $  80

Spouse Registration - no charge (includes all functions and Spouse Brunch)
 

PROGRAM AGENDA

Theme:  “Plant Nutrient’s Role in Feeding a Growing World”

Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
101 Bowie at Commerce Street, San Antonio TX
Host hotel & site of all functions.
 

SATURDAY, July 14, 2012

2 - 6 PM

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk 2 (3^rd floor)

Sunday, July 15, 2012

10 AM - 6:30 PM

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk 2 (3^rd floor)

8 AM - 6 PM

Tom Tiefel Meeting Room Open

Salon I (3rd floor)

6 - 7 PM

Attitude Adjustment Hour

Salon I (3rd floor)

Monday, July 16, 2012

8 AM - 6:30 PM

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk 2 (3^rd floor)

8 AM - 6 PM

Tom Tiefel Meeting Room Open

Salon I (3rd floor)

9:30 – 11 AM

Spouse Program: 

6 - 7 PM

Industry Reception

Salon I (3rd floor)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

8 AM – 11 AM

Registration Desk Open

Registration Desk 2 (3^rd floor)

8 AM - 6 PM

Tom Tiefel Meeting Room Open

Salon I (3rd floor)

8:30 - 11:45 AM

General Session

• “Industry Update”
  by Mark Palmquist, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CHS Agribusiness Group

• “Ag Sector Perspectives:  Governmental Affairs Update”

  • Randy Veach, Arkansas Farm Bureau 

  • Ford West, The Fertilizer Institute

  • Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association

• “Economy/Markets Expectations”
  by Glen Buckley, Chief Economist / Partner, NPK Fertilizer Advisory Service, Inc

• “Climate, Solar & Geopolitical Threats Into 2013:  Minimizing Risk & Thinking Out The Box” by Simon Atkins, MBA, PhD, DSc; Advanced Forecasting Corporation, Billings, MT
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12 N - 1:30 PM

Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting

Program:  "Cyber Crime Prevention" by Dr. Karon N. Murff, CPA CIA CFF CITP

This is a session that you won't want to miss.  Dr. Murff's company offers services in tax, auditing, digital forensics and forensic accounting. She developed the graduate programs in digital forensics and information assistance. Her presentation will definitely pay off for you.

Wednesday, JULY 18, 2012

12 N

Conference Conclusion

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