Georgia Ag Forecast

2026 Georgia Ag Forecast Seminar

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, Georgia 31794

Registration is open:

2026 Ag Forecast Seminar Registration

Agenda

8:00 a.m.: Registration opens and coffee conversations
9:00 a.m.: Welcome and opening remarks from UGA’s CAES Dean and Director, Nick Place
9:15 a.m.: Moderated Panel
10:15 a.m.: Farmer of the Year Announcement
10:30 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: Georgia Ag Economy Outlook, Ford Ramsey
11:15 a.m.: Commodity Overview, Amanda Smith
12:00 p.m.: Lunch lines open
12:20 p.m.: Closing remarks, Commissioner Tyler Harper
1:00 p.m.: Event concludes

Presenting sponsor:

Three red triangles intersection with the words "Massey Ferguson" written underneath.

Red sponsors:

The seal for the Georgia Department of Agriculture

Black, silver and white sponsors:

Farm Credit Associations of Georgia
Corteva Agriscience
Georgia Agribusiness Council
The Dairy Alliance

Event contact

Kaitlyn Schwarzenbach CAES Signature Events Coordinator

Office of Development and Alumni Relations

kaitlyn.s@uga.edu 706-542-3390

Georgia Ag Impact Report

The Georgia Ag Impact Report website offers interactive graphics and data visualizations that bring Georgia’s agricultural economy to life in a brand-new format. The Georgia Ag Impact Report provides research-backed insights tailored to agricultural stakeholders, empowering them to support Georgia’s No. 1 industry. As a national leader in agricultural innovation and outreach, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is proud to share innovative research that cultivates a stronger, healthier Georgia.

Georgia Ag Impact Report

About the Ag Forecast Seminar

The University of Georgia, the state’s land-grant and flagship institution, is committed to sharing the latest economic projections for U.S. and state agriculture to guide farmers and agribusinesses. CAES economists provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year and keynote speakers focus on important and trending topics.

CAES Signature Events

This event is a part of CAES Signature Events. These special events showcase outstanding faculty contributions, foster community and industry collaboration, and spotlight the college's impact on a global scale.

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