Join us for nine days of training over three sessions in different cities throughout 2020
Apply by March 13, 2020
The Grain Leaders Academy is a comprehensive and immersive agribusiness development program that provides emerging talent in the grain industry with the knowledge and skills needed to lead tomorrow’s companies. This exclusive program includes nine days of training over three sessions in different cities throughout the year. This program is a perfect fit if:
- You would benefit from an immersive leadership program
- You’re a new generation merchandiser who is looking be the next management professional in the industry
- You are looking for global insight into the grain marketplace
In addition to grain market dynamics the program will also cover a wide range of advanced leadership and management topics. Mark Jewell Speaking and Training (MJST) – the leading ag industry trainers and coaches – will lead discussions on managing teams and change, creating company culture, managing across generations, and how to use your strengths in a team and leadership setting.
Session 1:
Des Moines
Session 2:
Kansas City
Session 3:
New Orleans
CME Group Update
Agricultural Options
Global Economic Update
Delivery and Spreads Crash Course
Ethanol Industry Outline and Update
Non-Standard Options
Soybean Crush Industry
Technical Trading Introduction
Evening Team Building
Capstone Projects
MJST - Using Your Strengths in a Workplace
Logistics/Freight Spreads
Livestock/Feed Industry
Options Tools
Wheat Milling Industry
Grain Market Outlook from Arlan Suderman
Analyzing Market Intelligence
Q&A Panel
Offsite Milling Tour
Evening Team Building
Capstone Update
MJST-Using your Strengths to Manage your Team
South America Update
International Grain Trade
FX and Interest Rates
Offsite Export Facility Tour
Evening Team Building
Capstone Presentations and Q/A with Group
MJST- Thriving Across Generations
Registration Cost
$7500
This program includes nine days of training over three sessions in different cities throughout the year. Hotel nights and meals are included in your registration fee. Your payment will be processed upon acceptance to the program.
The application deadline is March 13, 2020. You will be notified via email when your application is approved.

To learn more about Mark Jewell Speaking & Training, click here!
“Overall a good program for anyone interested in diving into all aspects of the grain industry from risk management tools to broad base economic and organizational challenges that one faces while taking the grain industry to a new generation of consumers and operators.”
– Chris Labbe
Countdown to the First Session
April 1-3 in Des Moines, IA
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About the Host:
INTL FCStone Financial Inc.’s FCM Division provides full-service, 24-hour futures and options brokerage, advisory, clearing and execution services on all major commodity exchanges worldwide. We add value for clients across a variety of financial markets by helping them to systematically identify and quantify exposures to commodity price risks.
