DATE: April 21, 2008

CONTACT: Dr. Johnny Jordan, (864) 723-2785
jjordan@clemson.edu

WRITER: Tom Lollis, (803) 284-3343, ext. 241
tlollis@clemson.edu

'Ag at a Crossroads' will be Webcast free on May 1

CLEMSON — “Ag at a Crossroads,” a one-day power conference at Clemson University, will be available free in a Webcast on May 1 for those interested in the state of the agricultural economy and the national economy as a whole.

The URL for the conference sessions, which begin at 9 a.m. and run until 5:15, will be http://breeze.clemson.edu/r50529131/. To make certain your computer is set up correctly for web participation, go to http://breeze.clemson.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.

“The program will feature three of the most influential, thought-provoking and entertaining economists in the United States,” said Johnny Jordan, Clemson University professor emeritus and executive director of the Southeastern Agricultural Lenders School, which now is in its 25th year. 

Dave Kohl, professor emeritus from Virginia Tech University, and Ed Seifried, professor of economics and business at Lafayette College, will put some perspective on the world, U.S. and agricultural economies. Barry Flinchbaugh, agricultural economics professor at Kansas State University, will ponder the new farm bill and what it means for all agricultural sectors. Industry leaders will take part in a panel discussion at the end of the day.

“Earthquake changes are on the horizon,” said Jordan. “They include record high crop prices; the developing biofuels industry, which turns ag products into energy; rising food prices caused by the impact of high feed prices on the livestock industry; and record high fertilizer and chemical prices.” 

He advised anyone whose business depends on anticipating and adapting to all these changes to watch the Webcast.

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