Kutak Rock’s Agriculture Innovation Event Featuring Charles Baron, Co-Founder of Farmers Business Network (FBN)

Kutak Rock is proud to host this special event focused on the future of agriculture and the technologies reshaping the industry. Charles Baron, co-founder of FBN, one of the fastest-growing ag tech platforms in the country, will share insights from the front lines of innovation in farming.

Join us virtually or in The Omaha Room at Kutak Rock
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM CT
1650 Farnam Street, The Omaha Building
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
In-Person Registration | Virtual Registration

This engaging session will explore cutting-edge topics including:

• Role of artificial intelligence in agriculture
• Power of data-driven decision-making on the farm
• How carbon markets are creating new income opportunities

Whether you’re a producer, ag professional, banker, investor or policymaker, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear from a leading voice in ag tech and learn how innovation is reshaping the ag economy from the ground up. Kutak Rock lawyers will explore legal issues around ag innovation and other industry hot topics including the status of the Farm Bill. Lunch will be provided for those attending in-person. 

Seeking CLE credit in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska

Agenda

Host and Moderator | Jeff Makovicka, Partner at Kutak Rock

9:00 - 10:00 AM | Michael Bydalek and Jason Caskey, Kutak Rock
Legal Issues Around Ag AI, Ag Data, and Other Ag Tech - Mike and Jason will discuss how AI and data rights are increasingly intersecting with the agricultural sector, bringing both transformative benefits and significant legal challenges.

10:00 - 11:00 AM | Dr. Joe Luck, UNL Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Technology in Ag - Joe will discuss advances in agricultural technology that have revolutionized the way we produce food, enhancing efficiency, sustainability and productivity. 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Charles Baron, Farmers Business Network
Innovation in Ag - Charles will explore how technology, data and AI are transforming agricultural decision-making. Discover how FBN’s platform is helping farmers maximize profitability, reduce costs, and make more informed choices about everything from seed selection to input purchasing.

12:00 - 12:15 PM | Lunch

12:15 - 1:15 PM | Dr. Andy Benson and Tim Brummels, Synbiotic Health
Food Tech Panel - Andy and Tim will discuss the science and business of developing and commercializing research-based food products that ultimately can improve human and animal health.

1:15 - 2:15 PM | Shannon Coleman, Tallgrass Energy; Dawn Caldwell, Renewable Fuels Nebraska; Prestin Read, Mid America Bio Energy & Commodities; and David Bracht, Kutak Rock
Ag & Ethanol Carbon Panel - Starting in late 2025, the Trailblazer pipeline will transport CO² from Nebraska ethanol plants to be sequestered in Wyoming. Join Shannon, Dawn, Prestin and David as they have an open discussion about what this means to the Nebraska ethanol industry and Nebraska farmers. What other carbon opportunities may be available for farmers in the future? Bring your questions to the panel as we discuss the past, present and future of sustainability.

2:15 - 3:15 PM | Anthony Schutz, Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation Professor of Agricultural Law, UNL School of Law; Mike Degan, Kutak Rock; and David Bracht, Kutak Rock 
Zoning - Anthony, Mike and David will cover land use law developments in ag and renewable energy.

3:15 - 4:00 PM | Bart McLeay and Rachel Carrigan, Kutak Rock 
Ag Law Update - Bart and Rachel will provide a legal update and latest developments in ag law.

4:00 - 5:00 PM | Mixer at the Kutak Law Club
Food, Drinks and Introductions - Join us and others in attendance for drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Omaha Building's Law Club (located across from The Omaha Room).

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