10th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference

The Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team will host various presentations providing 2026 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.

10th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference

November 20, 2025, 9:00AM EST
Phillips Market Center, West Columbia, SC

AGENDA

9:00 AM

Welcome

Dobbins, Weathers, Ott, Simpson

9:30 AM

Economic Outlook

10:00 AM

Cotton and Peanuts

Dr. Nathan Smith, Clemson University

10:30 AM

Corn, Soybeans and Wheat

Scott Mickey, Clemson University

11:00 AM

BREAK

11:15 AM

SC Poultry Outlook

Chris Wheeler, Amick Farms

11:45 AM

Lunch Break w/SC Ag Council

12:15 PM

SC Ag Council Panel

USDA, FSA, NRCS, Rural Development

1:00 PM

Tax Update

Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Clemson University

1:30 PM

SC Beef & Forage Outlook

Matt Fischer, Clemson University

2:00 PM

The Need for Effective Agricultural Cooperatives in South Carolina

Dr. Steve Richards

2:30 PM

FARM GATE/HORT UPDATE

3:00 PM

Lender Outlook for 2026

Farm Credit, Commercial Banks, Input Financing

3:30 PM

Wrap-Up & Adjourn

The registration fee is $75. Multiple registrations can be handled in one transaction by changing the quantity of tickets before checkout.

**NEW for 2025, 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. **

SC AG Council members can attend just lunch and USDA panel if preferred through 'Lunch & Panel' ticket.

We look forward to seeing you on November 20th at the Phillips Market Center. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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