Mizzou Showcase

Featuring Brett Begemann, chief operating officer, Bayer Crop Science

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The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City invites you to attend its annual Mizzou Showcase on April 22 featuring keynote remarks from Bayer Crop Science’s Brett Begemann.

This is the Council’s opportunity to highlight the University of Missouri and its College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.  CAFNR Dean Chris Daubert will be on hand to welcome participants to the virtual session and he will provide an update on key initiatives at the University.

At CAFNR, Agriculture & Environment Extension's bold goal is to double the value of agriculture in Missouri by 2030 while sustaining the state's natural resources. Dr. Rob Kallenbach will provide a roadmap for making the goal real and the vital role of partners like the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City.  Dr. Kallenbach is the Associate Dean for Extension in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources and Senior Program Director of Agriculture & Environment Extension at the University of Missouri. 

The featured speaker, Brett Begemann, serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and as Chief Operating Officer for the Crop Science division of Bayer. Based in St. Louis, Mo., he oversees commercial excellence across all areas of the Crop Science business, ensuring Bayer is equipped to deliver best-in-class value and service to customers worldwide.

Before joining Bayer, Begemann most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Monsanto Company, where he led global efforts to connect farmers with solutions for growing better harvests. This included increasing manufacturing and supply chain efficiency and driving forward growth opportunities in both existing and new markets. During his 35-year tenure with Monsanto, Begemann held several leadership roles within the company, including Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Missouri. 

A resident of the St. Louis metro area, Begemann is actively involved in several local and global agribusiness organizations. He continues to own and operate farmland in his home state.

Brett Begemann

CAFNR Dean Chris Daubert

Assoc. Dean Rob Kallenbach