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Dyson Agricultural and Food Business Outlook

• Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

About the Conference

New York agricultural leaders learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products. By attending, you will:

• Better understand critical issues facing agriculture in New York and the Northeast
• Learn about the near-term outlook for major New York commodities
• Interact with fellow leaders of the vibrant New York agricultural industry

Audience
Industry leaders, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, educators, and farm managers.

Instructors
Dyson School faculty and other experts.

Teaching Format

Presentations by experts followed by questions. Breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Conference Contact Information

Michelle Cranston
mmc292@cornell.edu

General Questions Contact

Email: dyson.lgp@cornell.edu

AGENDA (PDF of Agenda)

9:00-10:00 am 2026 US Agricultural Economic Outlook, Nathan Kauffman, Senior Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 

10:00-10:30 am Trends in Local and Regional Food Systems, Becca Jablonski, Cornell University 

10:30-10:45 am Break 

10:45-11:30 am Impact of Solar on Farmland Values, Wendong Zhang, Cornell University 

11:30am-12:00 pm Labor Updates, Rich Stup, Director, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development Program 

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch 

1:00-3:00 pm Breakout Sessions Dairy 

1:00-2:00 pm 2026 Dairy Market Situation and Outlook, Chris Wolf, Cornell University 

2:00-3:00 pm Dairy Policy and Trade Update, Chuck Nicholson, Pennsylvania State University Fruit and Vegetable 

1:00-2:00 pm Situation and Outlook for Fruits and Vegetables, Brad Rickard, Cornell University 

2:00-3:00 pm Grape, Wine, & Ornamental Situation and Outlook, Miguel Gomez and Jie Li, Cornell University

Learn More

https://dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/economic-outlook-conference/

Register

https://web.cvent.com/event/6326ce23-9fad-4d28-b19d-5ae376704bc6/regProcessStep1

Location

Stocking Hall, Cornell University
411 Tower Rd
Ithaca, NY 14853

Last updated November 24, 2025