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Max Thornsberry, D.V.M., is R-CALF USA’s President of the Board of Directors and Region VI Director. Thornsberry is the owner and manager of TNT Cattle Co., a certified feeder calf preconditioning enterprise, as well as Avanco Feeds, a veterinary and nutrition firm that serves beef, dairy, swine and companion animal owners in central Missouri.

Kevin McNew is Chief Economist at Farmer’s Business Network, where he works with FBN’s data science team to analyze commodity markets and make straightforward marketing recommendations. FBN Market Intelligence subscribers get a daily email with his analysis and recommendations, plus content localized to basis prices in their area. Go to https://use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/fbn-market-intelligence-free-trial to sign up for a free trial.

Paul is a 30-year veteran of the Chicago commodity markets, trading livestock and dairy products, as well as grains and oil seeds. Mr. Nelson has worked with and developed extensive relationships with some of the largest livestock and dairy producers in the world, as well as numerous fortune 100 companies. Paul received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; and his BA/Finance from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas and is now a director/VP of EHedger.

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Leon and Jennifer Knirk farm approximately 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat in south-central Michigan, near Coldwater. In addition, they own and manage a 500-head, Holstein feeder-to-finish operation. The Knirks like to evaluate marketing, technology and production practices that can take their farming operation to higher levels of success. This year, Leon is assessing the value of vertical tillage and devoting a 75-acre corn plot to that purpose. He also is evaluating variable rate seeding and used it to plant 1,200 acres of corn this past spring and also last year. The Knirks are the proud parents of two sons, Lincoln and Logan.

Kristina grew up in a small farming community in southwest Iowa. Today, she lives on five acres in the country while running her own consulting business in the city. Her website, www.kristinashouse.com, features homemaking, gardening, travel, entertainment, business and technology tips. In the kitchen, Kristina bridges the recipes of her past to the new flavors and fashionable foods of today. In business, she combines a Midwest work ethic with trendy tech tools. Join her each week for flashbacks and fast-forwards. To contact her, e-mail: Kristina@kristinashouse.com.

Andy is a seasoned grain market analyst and the senior account executive at Walsh Hedging. His main focus is assisting producers and end users to better hedge their investments through his various market strategies over his years of experience working on the grain floor.

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Brian Teal was raised in California’s central valley. In the early 90′s, Brian relocated to Northern California (Chico) for school and ended up becoming integrated in the community through various organizations throughout the next two decades. Brian’s first job within the area was baling alfalfa which provided him his first experience into the farming lifestyle. After completing his Masters degree at CSU, Chico, Brian entered into the field of finance starting out at a small local bank. He then moved to an international bank to “better serve his business relationships” and found out that working with his clients within a community bank was best for him, his clients, and the community. During the past decade, Brian has specialized in developing Ag lending segments within the region. Because of his strong relationships with his clients, Brian has developed into an Agriculture/Agribusiness specialized lender with Five-Star Bank and is dedicated to working with all business within that segment. One of the most important aspects of this region, according to Brian, is the usefulness of its community for developing deep relationships between businesses and people. Because of this, Brian has begun to blog about finance directly related to Agriculture/Agribusiness and also covers major issues relating to his clientele; namely the Farm Bill, water issues, breaking research for better growth, and to better update the communities in which he serves.