Wes Ward
Arkansas State University’s 22nd annual Agribusiness Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 10, will focus on the agricultural economy, environmental law and regulation, business transition planning, trade policy and the commodity market outlook.
On-site registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. in ASU’s Fowler Center. Lunch will be served in the Convocation Center at noon; afternoon sessions will follow, ending at 4 p.m.
The morning general session will feature five speakers and a panel discussion:
- Stan Miller, an attorney and partner with ILP+McChain Miller and Nissman, will discuss succession and estate-planning issues for agribusiness owners.
- Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center, will describe how the regulation of crop agriculture is evolving and discuss other environmental law issues.
- Bob Cummings, COO of the USA Rice Federation, will give an update on agricultural and trade policy and how it is impacting the rice industry.
- David Schweikhardt from Michigan State University will explain the economics and politics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how it will impact U.S. agriculture.
- Jason Henderson, director of Extension at Purdue University, will review the agricultural finance situation and the outlook for the farm economy.
The luncheon speaker, John Phipps, is a farmer and commentator on the U.S. Farm Report, the country’s longest-running farm television program.
Afternoon special-interest sessions include an update on Arkansas Department of Agriculture programs by state Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward, three speakers on commodity market trends, and three presentations on poultry and beef industry issues.
Admission to the conference and luncheon is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Detailed conference information and online registration are available here.
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