South Dakota Corn Growers Association to hold 39th Annual SD Corn Conference in Sioux Falls on January 18, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — January 9, 2025 — The South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA) is pleased to announce the 39^th Annual SD Corn Conference on Saturday, January 18^th, 2025. The event will be held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Attendees will enjoy complimentary daytime educational sessions from 10am-3pm led by nationally renowned experts in weather and market trends as well as a presentation on sustainable aviation fuel. SDCGA welcomes walk-in attendance at the educational sessions.

Schedule of Events:
10AM: Event Kick-off by Daytime Moderator, Mike Pearson
10:10AM: Weather with Drew Lerner
11:20AM: Grain Marketing Outlook 2025 with Peter Meyer
12:30PM: FREE BBQ Lunch
01:45PM: Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Jeff Davidman
03:00 PM: The Last Word with Mike Pearson

SDCGA is excited for our organization’s first-ever in-state sustainable aviation fuel presentation by an end user. We look forward to welcoming Jeff Davidman, Vice President for State and Local Government Affairs for Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines “aims to procure over 400 million gallons of SAF annually by the end of 2030, supporting their goal of 10% SAF utilization”.

The evening event from 5:30-10pm is a ticketed event featuring fellowship and celebration including awards, a plated meal, and a silent PAC Auction. Keynote speaker and extraordinary storyteller Keni Thomas will captivate the audience with his experience as an Army Ranger in the infamous “Blackhawk Down” 18-hour fire fight in Mogadishu Somalia where 19 Americans died and 78 were wounded.

About the South Dakota Corn Growers Association: Farmer Led and South Dakota Focused

South Dakota corn producers formed the SDCGA membership organization in 1986 to serve as a collective voice on issues at the state and national levels. The state is divided into nine districts for representation. SDCGA board of directors are elected by fellow South Dakota corn producers from their respective districts. SDCGA meets annually to pass resolutions and hold board elections.

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