Top Producer Summit 2025

Discover opportunities and increase your competitive advantage

The Top Producer Summit 2025 is a premier event for agricultural professionals, taking place from February 17-19 at the brand-new Loew's Hotel in downtown Kansas City, MO.

Here are some of the benefits of attending:

• Industry-leading speakers — Gain insights from top professionals and industry favorites, as well as new voices in the field.
• Networking opportunities— Connect with peers, share experiences, and build lasting relationships with fellow producers.
• Recognition and awards — Celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Top Producer award honorees.
• Business growth — Discover new business opportunities, gain valuable insights, and enhance your competitive edge.

The Top Producer Summit is an opportunity to learn, network, and grow your agricultural business. Don't miss the session from CLA’s ag industry professionals:

Wednesday, February 19 | 9:40 – 10:25 a.m. Working With (Not For) Your Lender
CLA speakers: Jim Halvorsen and Kelly Hardy

The ag economy is suffering, and growers need to know how to manage their lending relationships, what information to provide, and how the bank analyzes your statements.

Recently I ran into a client who was being evaluated in a way that didn’t account for some of his equipment trades v. depreciation, and it was negatively impacting him. He was sharp enough to know something wasn’t right, but couldn’t get to the source of it. It made him wonder about other farmers that don’t question things.