11th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference

Clemson Cooperative Extension Agribusiness Team The 11th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The conference will be in-person at the Phillips Market Center (117 Ballard Ct., West Columbia, SC 29172) with a catered lunch provided. The Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team will host various presentations providing 2027 outlooks for the economy and major commodities. This program is designed to help identify opportunities and threats for the financial success of South Carolina producers. 11th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference November 19, 2026, 9:00AM EST Phillips Market Center, West Columbia, SC AGENDA 9:00 AM Welcome 9:15 AM Fertilizer Outlook 9:45 AM Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat Scott Mickey, Clemson University 10:15 AM Cotton and Peanuts Dr. Nathan Smith, Clemson University 10:45 AM BREAK 11:00 AM Beef and Forage Outlook Dr. Matt Fischer, Clemson University 11:30 AM Specialty Crop FarmGate Report Kevin Burkett, Clemson University 12:00 PM Lunch & Agribusiness Team Updates 12:45 PM SC Ag Land Outlook Cody Gasque, Ag South Farm Credit 1:15 PM Farm Preservation & Transition Options Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Dr. Steve Richards, SCDA, SCFB, FSA, NRCS 2:30 PM Farmer Burnout Charley Maxwell, Clemson University 3:00 PM Lender Outlook for 2027 Farm Credit, Commercial Banks, Input Financing 3:45 PM Wrap-Up & Adjourn The registration fee is $80. Multiple registrations can be handled in one transaction by changing the quantity of tickets before checkout. **Organizations can host a table for $200.00 which includes a table for display and two registrations to the conference. Select 'Table Display' during checkout. Limited quantity available. ** We look forward to seeing you on November 19th at the Phillips Market Center. Please contact us if you have any questions.