One unforgettable IRMI AgriCon this year—live in Nashville, Tennessee!
IRMI AgriCon is the premier Conference for professionals working in agribusiness risk management and insurance, bringing together industry leaders, insurers, brokers, independent agents, and risk experts in one focused, high-impact event.
Attendees gain practical insights into the evolving agricultural risk landscape, from emerging exposures and regulatory changes to proven coverage strategies and claims trends. With expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and unparalleled networking opportunities, IRMI AgriCon equips participants with the knowledge and connections they need to better serve agricultural clients and stay ahead in a complex, rapidly changing market.
Welcome and General Session
The Cow Guy's Playbook: Making Sense of Chaos in Agriculture and Financial Markets.
Known for his signature cow‑print jacket and his ability to turn market volatility into plain‑language insight, Scott Shellady, the "Cow Guy," delivers fast, funny, and hard‑hitting commentary on what really moves global agriculture and financial markets. As host of The Cow Guy Close on RFD‑TV, he has built a reputation for cutting through noise with clear, practical analysis. With decades of trading experience across three continents and roots on a Midwest dairy farm, he brings a rare blend of global perspective and on‑the‑ground agriculture understanding.
Mr. Shellady breaks down the economic forces shaping today's agriculture risks, offering sharp insights into volatility, pricing pressures, and emerging exposures.
Keynote Speaker
Scott Shellady, The "Cow Guy"
Founder and Creator
The Cow Guy
Adjunct Professor of Finance, DePaul University
Financial Markets Anchor, RFD-TV
As the host of the Cow Guy Close on RFD‑TV and a frequent contributor to global financial media, Scott Shellady is known for cutting through noise to explain what’s really driving agricultural and financial markets. At IRMI AgriCon, he’ll connect global economic forces with on‑the‑ground ag risk realities—giving insurance and risk professionals a clearer view of volatility, pricing pressure, and emerging exposures.
Advisory Board
Sam Bennett
TB Miles LLC, Owner
Erin D. Cumings
Nationwide, Senior Consultant, Sponsor Relations
Cheryl Koch
Agency Management Resource Group, President and CEO
Jeff Wilson
Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies, SVP, Small Commercial Field Underwriting
The No-Risk IRMI Conference Guarantee
If you attend this Conference and don't agree that the value of attending outweighs the registration fee, we will refund your registration fee upon request.