Susan Stroud

Agriculture & Geopolitics Keynote Speaker on Economics, Global Markets, Commodity Trends & Business Growth

Expert on

  • Agriculture
  • Geopolitics
  • Economy

Fee Range

$5,000–$10,000

Travels from

MO, US

Biography

Susan Stroud is the founder of No Bull Agriculture, an independent market intelligence firm delivering clear, data-driven insights for global commodity markets. With more than 15 years of experience across the U.S. grain supply chain—from country elevators to river terminals—she brings a practical, ground-level understanding of the industry. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Susan is widely recognized for her analysis of grain markets and renewable fuels, with commentary frequently featured by outlets such as Bloomberg and Barchart. She also hosts AgriNext, No Bull’s annual conference, and leads international industry trips through AgVentures.

The State of Agriculture: Markets, Policy & What’s Ahead

Agriculture is being shaped by a complex mix of commodity markets, government policy, global trade, weather, energy and changing demand. Susan Stroud cuts through the noise to help audiences understand what is really driving the agricultural economy. Drawing on two decades of experience in grain merchandising, physical trading and market analysis, Susan provides a straightforward look at corn, soybeans, wheat and the broader ag economy. She connects today’s market developments with the bigger picture, helping producers and agribusiness leaders understand the forces shaping agriculture and what they should be watching next.

Biofuels, Policy & the Future of Agricultural Demand

Biofuels have become one of the most important forces influencing agricultural markets. Susan Stroud examines the evolving renewable fuels landscape and what changes in policy mean for corn, soybean oil, feedstocks and agricultural demand. She connects biofuel policy with energy markets, trade, crush economics and global vegetable oil markets, translating complicated issues into clear insights about what they mean for agriculture.

Brazil, Global Trade & the New Competitive Landscape

Brazil continues to reshape the competitive landscape for global agriculture. Susan Stroud takes audiences inside Brazilian agriculture and explores what its continued growth means for U.S. producers and agribusiness. From soybean and corn production to biofuels, infrastructure, logistics and export capacity, Susan connects developments in Brazil with changing global trade flows and helps audiences understand where U.S. agriculture fits within an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

What’s Moving Agriculture Now?

Trade. Policy. Biofuels. Global competition. Weather. Geopolitics. The forces influencing agriculture are constantly changing. In this timely and customizable presentation, Susan Stroud identifies the issues having the greatest impact on commodity markets right now and explains what they could mean going forward. Using data, market intelligence and her experience across the agricultural supply chain, Susan cuts through the noise to give audiences a clearer picture of where agriculture stands today and the key developments they should be watching.