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Randy Johnson is a retired military man, with 25+ Years Forecasting - Short Range, Long Range, and Aviation Weather around the world.

Dustin received his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business where his studies targeted the financial markets. Dustin has extensive experience helping agricultural producers with their price risk management. Dustin works with a wide net of large producers throughout the Midwest. His analytical market approach and objective hedge strategy development is specific to the needs of every individual. In addition to agricultural hedging, Dustin has a thorough understanding of foreign currency markets and international trade. He believes high ethical standards and excellent customer service are the foundation of successful long term broker/client relationships.

Dr. Bob Milligan is Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC and Professor Emeritus, Cornell University. His insights come from 35 years of working with farm businesses. He also was an award-winning teacher in the fifth-ranked undergraduate business program in the country. Bob lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact him at 651 647-0495 Visit his Web site at www.dairystrategies.com or www.aLearningEdge.com.

Kennedy and Coe, LLC is an accounting and consulting firm (www.kcoe.com) based in Salina, Kan. A significant portion of the firm’s staff and clientele is focused in the agriculture industry with offices in Kansas and Colorado and clients throughout the U.S. This blog will feature their expert advice.

Noelle Taylor grew up in a small town in Iowa. She is now living in Metro Denver with her husband and 6 children. She works part time as a postpartum doula and full time as a homemaker. She has been a member of a CSA since 2006.

Top Producer, in honor of its 25th birthday, is launching the Top 25, an in-depth look at the 25 people, issues and trends that will have the most impact on production agriculture. Who should make the list? Share your thoughts and feelings with Top Producer.

My primary interest is in the biotech industry and ag policy. I worked for 5 years as a crop consultant at Southern States Cooperative and have completed a M.S. in Agriculture emphasizing Agronomy and Applied Economics. Currently I work as a data scientist.

Greg Wagner is president of GWX – Ag Advisors and for over 25 years he has specialized in research, analysis, and providing comprehensive advice for agricultural producers and end-users, specifically tailored to their marketing and risk management needs. GWX Ag Advisors integrates fundamental and technical analysis, combined with a depth of historic perspective in agricultural markets in advancing the decision making process. His perspectives on agricultural markets have been extensively featured in print and broadcast media - both in the U.S. and internationally. Print media has included: The Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times of London, Futures Magazine, Der Spiegel Magazine (Germany), Nikkei News of Japan, and the India Times. For several years, Greg has appeared as a select member of “The Team” for US Farm Report and AgDay, contributing insight and analysis of the agricultural markets. His broadcasted market commentary has included: CNBC, Sky-TV of Australia, Bloomberg News, and China’s Xinhua News program. Greg appeared in the acclaimed land market documentary series “The City Underground” on international financial markets produced by the BBC, providing insight into the function of agricultural futures markets. He is a regular contributor to the CME Group’s Daily Grain Market Comments, as well as an expert panelist for CME Group’s post-crop report press briefings. GWX Ag Advisors has extensive experience conducting presentations and educational seminars to local, state, national and international agricultural groups and financial institutions. Depth of knowledge, ample institutional experience, and professionalism characterize GWX – Ag Advisors partnership with the agri-business community. For further information, please contact: Greg Wagner GWX - Ag Advisors Office: 1-888-247-8751 Mobile: 1-708-288-8055 email: gwxag@comcast.net

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