Date:
August 13
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
UTM, Watkins Auditorium
Grain bin silos with everywhere you look UT written on them

The University of Tennessee at Martin proudly presents the 2025 Mid-South Ag Finance Conference. The Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking and the Gilbert Parker Chair of Excellence in Food and Fiber proudly mark the 27th anniversary of this esteemed event. This conference is dedicated to providing agricultural professionals with the most current and relevant financial tools and economic information necessary to optimize operational profitability. The conference's mission is to disseminate high-caliber, timely, and practical financial strategies and economic analyses to individuals with significant agricultural investments.

The Mid-South Ag Finance Conference features a distinguished roster of nationally recognized experts in agricultural finance, economics, and meteorology. This year's speakers include Dr. Dave Kohl, Eric Snodgrass, Scott Sartor, and Dr. Brian Briggeman. Furthermore, a panel of agricultural producers will offer expert insights and strategic guidance designed to enhance agricultural businesses, family enterprises, and personal financial management. Their presentations will provide in-depth analyses and informed perspectives on global economics, trade dynamics, agricultural market trends, and the impact of weather and climate change on business strategies.

The conference fosters a dynamic environment for engagement, making it an invaluable opportunity for agricultural stakeholders. We extend a warm welcome to farmers, agricultural lenders, agribusiness owners, managers, and family members who play crucial roles in agricultural operations. We also encourage lenders and agribusiness representatives to invite valued and prospective clients. Students are invited to attend and gain firsthand knowledge of contemporary agricultural business challenges.

Save the Date for August 13, 2025, to attend this premier conference. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as this event typically reaches capacity. Registration opens on July 1, 2025.

Registration

Registration is open July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Registration Fees

Lender/Ag Business: $200

Producer: $100

UT Employee/Student/Spouse: $75

Registration Options

Option 1: register and pay by credit card

You may register as many lenders, producers, and students as needed with this option. You will enter each attendee’s name and email address pay by credit card.

Option 2: register online and pay by check

You may register up to 10 attendees on this form. We will email an invoice and the invoice will be paid by check.

Option 3: If you are a sponsor or wish to register by email, please forward the names those who will be attending along with their title (lender, producer, UTM employee, student) to Traci Crawford tcrawf19@utm.edu or call with any questions: 731-881-7350

Featured Speakers

Dr. David M. Kohl, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech University

Dr. Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist, Nutrien Ag Solutions

Scott Sartor

Dr. Brian Briggeman, Professor, College of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University

Schedule

8:00 a.m. - Check-in and Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions

9:00 a.m. - Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
“Managing through Economic Chaos”
Sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America

10:00 a.m. - Break and Vendors

10:15 a.m. - Dr. Eric Snodgrass, Principle Atmospheric Scientist
Sponsored by Carroll Bank and Trust

11:15 a.m. - Scott Sartor, Market Outlook
Sponsored by Croptell

11:45 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. - Dr. Brian Briggeman, Professor, Kansas State University
Sponsored by Nutrien

1:45 p.m. - Producer Panel
Sponsored by Tennessee Farm Bureau

2:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Adjourn

Contact Information

John C., Clark, Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking, jclar138@utm.edu 731-225-1415

Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, Gil A. Parker Chair of Excellence, jmehlhor@utm.edu 731-881-7275

Traci Crawford, MSAFC Program Director, tcrawf19@utm.edu 731-881-7350

Sponsors

Sponsor of Dr. Dave Kohl

Sponsor of Dr. Eric Snodgrass

Sponsor of Scott Sartor

Sponsor of Dr. Brian Briggeman

Sponsor of Producer Panel

Sponsors of Sponsorship Dinner

Conference Sponsors