Past Fall Conferences
Agriculture 2021 Continued Uncertainty
This conference was held at the Best Western GranTree Inn on Friday, November 12, 2021.
The 2021 conference was highlighted by M.L. Wilson lecture provided by Shannon Neibergs, Professor, Extension Economist, School of Economic Sciences, Washington State University and Director of Western Center for Risk Management Education. Shannon discussed "Infectious Disease Economics: The Case of BRD in Cattle." The morning and afternoon sessions included several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics.
2021 Spring Virtual Conference
This conference was a virtual conference on March 5, 2021. This event was free and open to the public.
2020: COVID-19's Impact on Montana Agriculture
This conference was a virtual conference on November, 13, 2020. This event was free and open to the public.
- Agenda
- Download Recording (MP4)
Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Agriculture
This conference was held at the MSU Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 1, 2019.
The 2019 conference was highlighted by M.L. Wilson lecture provided by Barry Goodwin, Interim Department Head and William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University. Barry discussed "What is Yield Risk and How Do We Measure It?." The morning and afternoon sessions included several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Agriculture and Political Uncertainty
This conference was held at the MSU Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 9, 2018.
The 2018 conference was highlighted by M.L. Wilson lecture provided by Randy Fortenbery, Professor and Thomas Mick Endowed Chair, Washington State University . Randy discussed "Trade in an Uncertain Political Environment." The morning and afternoon sessions included several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Managing Land Resources in the Context of Variable Weather
This conference was held at the MSU Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 3, 2017.
The 2017 conference was highlighted by M.L. Wilson lecture provided by Paul Jakus from the Utah State University. Paul discussed "Can States Afford a Public Land Transfer." The morning session also included several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics. The afternoon session concluded with afternoon panel discussing issues pertaining to rural economics.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Agricultural Production Trends & Changing Food Systems
This conference was held at the MSU Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 11, 2016.
The 2016 conference was highlighted by M.L. Wilson lecture provided by Dr. Jayson Lusk from the Oklahoma State University. Dr. Lusk discussed trends, changes and consumer choices related to food systems. The morning session also included several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics. The afternoon session featured two breakout sessions. One focused on Agricultural Profitability as part of the Montana Research and Economic Development Initiative and the other highlighted some current research at MSU.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Montana Agriculture: Global Trade to Local Foods
This conference was held at the MSU Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B
Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 6, 2015.
The conference featured several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural
Economics and Economics addressing current issues facing Montana agricultural producers.
The morning session concluded with a keynote address provided by Professor Colin Carter
from University of California, Davis. Dr. Carter discussed the role of trade and
the trans-pacific strategic economic partnership agreement. The afternoon session
featured two breakout sessions. One focused on Price Risk Management while the other
focused on Local Foods.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Montana Agriculture: Current Issues and the Role of Agricultural Research
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 7, 2014.
The conference featured several faculty members from MSU’s Department of Agricultural
Economics and Economics addressing current issues facing Montana agricultural producers.
The morning session concluded with a keynote address provided by Professor Philip
Pardey of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Pardey discussed the role of research in
the agricultural sector. The afternoon session featured several options for attendees
to choose from.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Montana Agriculture in 2014: Prospects for Growth, Future Challenges, and the Role of Cooperatives
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, October 25, 2013.
The conference featured five DAEE faculty members addressing timely issues facing Montana Agriculture and three guest speakers addressing issues related to Cooperatives. The conference concluded with the Carl Casale (President and CEO of CHS, Inc.) providing the M. L. Wilson distinguished lecture.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Speaker Biographies (PDF)
Agriculture 2012: A Changing Landscape
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, October 26, 2012.
It was sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, Northwest Farm Credit Services, and MSU's College of Agriculture.
Montana Agriculture in Volatile Times
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, October 28, 2011.
It was sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, Northwest Farm Credit Services, and MSU's College of Agriculture.
Agriculture and Energy in Montana
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on Friday, November 5, 2010.
It was sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, Northwest Farm Credit Services, and MSU's College of Agriculture. The conference provided accurate, timely and unbiased information on recent developments in Montana Agriculture and Energy.
Montana's Rural Economy: The Future of Agriculture and Rural Healthcare
This conference was held at the MSU-Bozeman Campus in the Procrastinator Theater (282B Strand Union Building) on November 12, 2009.
It was sponsored by Montana State University Extension and MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics. The conference provided information on recent developments in the Montana's Rural Economy & Rural Healthcare.
Agricultural Outlook 2008: Farm Bill, Wind Energy & Climate Change
This conference was held in Bozeman at the Museum of the Rockies on November 14, 2008.It was sponsored by Montana State University Extension and MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics. The conference provided accurate, timely and unbiased information on recent developments in Montana agriculture.
Conference speakers comprised of experts in Agricultural Climate Change Policy, Farm Bill Policy, Commodity Markets and Renewable Energy. The conference concluded with a round table discussion of the future on Montana Agriculture from 2010 to 2020.
BioFuels: Boom or Bust for Montana Producers
This conference was held in Bozeman at the Hilton Garden Inn on November 9, 2007. Each of the speakers presented a different angle on how biofuels impact Montana farms and ranches. It was sponsored by Montana State University Extension, Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana Grain Growers Association, NCAT, and Scientia.
Conference speakers were comprised of agricultural economists, cropping specialists, animal feeding experts, industry leaders and leading state government employees.