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Angie Maguire spent her life on a farm before returning to agriculture from a cash grain perspective. Her years of experience running a diverse and unique direct ship cash grain program, coupled with her current position as the Vice President of Grain for Citizens LLC in Charlotte, MI has given her an in-depth understanding of basis, spreads and futures. This knowledge and experience translates into her ability to help her customers see the flow of cash grain and prices, maximizing margins and returning solid results. “Cash is King” focuses on the developments in the cash market, as well as ways you can take advantage of potential opportunities as they develop. Angie is known as the @GoddessofGrain on Twitter.

My name is Maria Kench and I am a sourcing specialist with Syngenta. We have many exciting opportunities. Am looking to network with folks in the agriculture/horticulture/ research industry. To learn more about our exciting opportunities please visit http://www.syngentacareers.com or e-mail me directly at Maria.Kench@yoh.com

Richard is president of Brock Associates, located in Milwaukee, WI. The agricultural commodity advisory firm has been helping farmers, farm owners and agribusinesses make educated grain marketing and purchasing decisions for 25 years.

Ron Marshall is a partner with Marshall Marketing and Farm Records.Nine plus years of experience with one of the world’s largest grain companies has given Ron exposure to many key areas that affect today’s producers and processors. Ron’s resume includes origination, merchandising, trading, planning, profit and loss management, supply and demand analysis, market planning; and logistics for all modes of transportation including truck, container, rail, barge and ocean vessel. Prior to joining Marshall Marketing he was the export soybean meal manager for the largest exporter of soybean meal out of the US gulf.

Twenty year old daughter of custom harvesters who travels with the family from Texas to Montana each summer, following the wheat harvest. She Represents the fourth generation of a custom harvesting family.

From a bright, sunny day in July to a cold, snowy day in January, Thomas Zerebny has always been fascinated by the ever-changing weather conditions across the world. In 2008, he graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. in Geography. His first summer out of college was spent in the beautiful interior of Alaska working as a soil scientist for the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District. He is currently employed by Crop-Tech Consulting, Inc., where he’s able to blend his passions for both soil and meteorology. Although his career in soil keeps him “grounded,” Thomas continues to keep an eye to the sky as a licensed amateur radio operator with the McLean County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. When he’s not working, you can usually find this avid angler on the water searching for the next big catch.

The Dairy Life: helping family-owned dairy farms improve their production, success and their bottom line.

Kip Cullers is known for his bin-busting soybean yields. The Purdy, Mo., farmer is traveling with Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie and Farm Journal Machinery Editor Margy Fischer to Brazil to learn more about the country’s soybean production.

The HungerU tour is headed down the East Coast this fall with a fast-paced tour schedule of 16 major colleges and universities. HungerU features a large electronic, interactive mobile exhibit.The HungerU Staff bring you updates from the road.

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.