Conference for ag lenders and rural finance professionals hosted by Montana Bankers Association.
Where: Best Western GranTree
1325 N. 7th Avenue
Bozeman, Montana
When: - Thursday, March 19, 2026 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), followed by a hosted cocktail reception - Friday, March 20, 2026 (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Meeting-At-A-Glance
Thursday, March 19, 2026
7:15 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast (Sponsored by Bank of Baker)
8:00 a.m. – Welcome – Chairman Tristan Seleg (Garfield County Bank)
8:10 a.m. – “Pardon the Economics” – Dr. Dave Kohl & Blaine Nelson
10:15 a.m. – Break (Sponsored by Bell Bank)
10:30 a.m. – Cattle Future/Update – Troy Bockelmann (CattleFax)
12:00 p.m. – Lunch (Sponsor TBD)
1:00 p.m. – Tax Planning for Estate Planning – Keith Tokerud
2:00 p.m. – Break
2:15 p.m. – Weather Outlook for Montana as El Niño Develops – Matt Makens
4:45 p.m. – FarmerMAC
5:00 p.m. – Reception (Sponsored by FarmerMAC)
Friday, March 20, 2026
7:15 a.m. – Breakfast (Sponsor TBD)
8:00 a.m. – Recap – Pam O’Reilly
8:10 a.m. – ABA Update – Ed Elfmann
9:00 a.m. – Break (Sponsor TBD)
9:15 a.m. – Family Legacies: Challenging Decisions – Marsha Goetting (MSU Extension)
11:15 a.m. – Dallin Cooper
12:00 p.m. – Chairman’s Closing Remarks