International economist Don Reynolds will deliver a fast paced overview of major trends in the global economy and how they will impact agriculture. From new economic developments to currencies, energy, interest rates and more, Reynolds will address recent market volatility in the financial markets and how you can prepare for – and profit from – today’s changing marketplace.

Don Reynolds served for eleven years as Chairman of the Investment Advisory Board of a $22 billion trust fund that resulted in his appointment by President Bush as Pension Board Chairman with oversight of $120 billion in pension and trust funds. He understands how critical it is for decision makers to have a clear vision of future trends when making long term, strategic decisions.

Reynolds has a masters degree in Public Administration/Planning, a doctoral background in economics, and is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute of the Wharton School. He has an honorary degree from the University of Moscow and was the first American member of the Moscow Center for Consulting Scientists.

Special thanks to Cattlemen’s Beef Board for sponsoring this session.