Key Takeaways
- Women in Agribusiness is prioritizing climate risk discussions in agriculture at its 2025 summit.
- The Weather Impact Panel will feature expertise in long-range forecasting, Earth observation, and financial derivatives.
- Panelists represent leadership from Weather Trends International, EarthDaily Agro, and Munich Re Trading.
- Moderator Lisa Foust Prater will guide the discussion on actionable strategies for farmers and agribusinesses.
- The summit continues to expand its role as a hub for education and networking in the agriculture industry.
Women in Agribusiness Highlights Climate Strategy with New Panel Lineup
The upcoming Women in Agribusiness Summit, scheduled for September 22–24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, has revealed the speaker lineup for its Weather Impact Panel—an event expected to address one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture: weather-related volatility.
The panel includes three seasoned experts: Bill Kirk, CEO of Weather Trends International; Natalja Skuratovic, Senior Account Executive at EarthDaily Agro; and John Coleman, Managing Director at Munich Re Trading. Lisa Foust Prater, Executive Editor at Successful Farming, will moderate the conversation.
Diverse Climate Risk Expertise Under One Roof
Bill Kirk, often referred to as “Captain” Kirk, leads Weather Trends International, a firm known for its long-term weather forecasting using agentic AI. With tools like FarmCast and a track record of outperforming traditional day 7–14 forecasts, Kirk’s insights are used by over 100 Fortune 1,000 companies to guide agricultural and retail strategies.
Natalja Skuratovic brings over a decade of experience in international grain markets and now applies her expertise at EarthDaily Agro. She helps organizations optimize agricultural operations using satellite-based Earth observation and science-grade analytics.
John Coleman, who now oversees agricultural origination at Munich Re Trading, specializes in structuring weather derivatives to close protection gaps for farmers. His prior roles at Arbol and eWeatherRisk have contributed to building resilience in agricultural finance against climate uncertainty.
Continuing the Women in Agribusiness Mission
This panel is one of many at the Women in Agribusiness Summit designed to empower professionals with data-driven insights and practical tools. The 2025 event not only focuses on critical industry issues like climate risk but also serves as a vital networking platform for women advancing in the sector.
An expanding roster of sponsors and partners supports the summit’s broader mission: connecting, educating, and elevating women across the global agribusiness landscape.
