Clemson Cooperative Extension Agribusiness Team
About this Event
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.
Event venue
Phillips Market Center, 117 Ballard Ct., West Columbia, United States
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