AGI Partnership Video Series
In agriculture, partnerships between farmers and industry are built on trust and reliability. Meghan Grebner, Brownfield Ag Network, visits the AGI Yard at Commodity Classic to host conversations with U.S. farmers and their commodity associations about the “Power of Partnerships” with AGI and the opportunities and challenges ahead in farmyards across the Midwest.
Kevin Kalb, Dubois, Indiana – a nationally-recognized recipient of the National Corn Grow Association’s highest honors – talks about the challenge of growing some of the nation’s highest-yielding corn on the family’s multi-generational crop and turkey farm.
Along with farming, he discusses helping other farmers grow crops with fewer inputs through the Midwest Advanced Crop Consulting (MACC) and the power of partnering with AGI and other ag companies to educate consumers about farm realities through the hit reality show, Live to Farm featured on Discovery Channel, RFD-TV, Acres-TV and YouTube. 
Hear Kevin's farm story
Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) – Aaron Putze, ISA chief officer, brand management and engagement, talks about the association’s mission, the importance of partnerships during a tough farm economy, and what’s ahead for the organization. Grower director Paul Kassel also joins the conversation to chat about the challenges he’s facing in his Iowa farmyard and the AGI products he uses.
Hear more from Aaron and Paul
Illinois Soybean Association – Chairman Bryan Severs, Grower Director Elliott Uphoff and Director of Government Relations Kevin “KJ” Johnson, discuss their farming operations, leadership roles and priorities for Illinois soybean growers. Elliott highlights both challenges and opportunities he sees heading into 2026, while Bryan emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships like the one between AGI and the Illinois Soybean Association. Kevin explains how AGI supports growers through technology, equipment expertise and education, while Bryan and Elliott also share their own positive experiences as AGI customers. 
Hear more from Bryan, Elliott and Kevin
Kent Woods, AGI Director of Global Product Management – spotlights smarter grain storage solutions that use digital tools to help farmers better manage moisture, temperature and costs amid higher yields and tight margins. He says improved real-time monitoring, data tracking and automation allow growers to protect grain quality, gain flexibility in storage decisions and improve profitability, while AGI also continues to expand its portable equipment lineup with new products.
