Cornell University's annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., hosted by Cornell's Department of Applied Economics and Management. On-site registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the foyer of the David L. Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall.

The morning plenary session will begin with a welcome by Andrew Novakovic, chair of applied economics and management department. He will discuss "Agriculture and Business -- A Synergistic Opportunity for the 21st Century." Steven Kyle, Cornell associate professor of applied economics and management, will provide a national perspective on the economy and agriculture. Nelson Bills, Cornell professor of applied economics and management, will discuss "Agricultural Economic Development -- Opportunities for New York State and the Northeast." The morning will conclude with a panel discussion of examples of agricultural economic development that represent future opportunities.

There will be two concurrent sessions in the afternoon:

Grains and Feeds, Livestock and Dairy -- James Hilker, Michigan State University professor of agricultural economics, will describe the outlook for grains, feed and other farm outputs; Mark Stephenson, Cornell senior extension associate in applied economics and management, will provide the dairy outlook.

Fruit, Vegetables, Ornamentals and Produce Markets -- Gerald White, Cornell professor of applied economics and management, and Wen-fei Uva, Cornell senior extension associate in applied economics and management, will focus on new opportunities for producers to manage risk.

The pre-registration fee is $40 if postmarked by November 28, and $50 if postmarked after November 28 or if registering on-site. The registration fee for Cornell and Cornell Cooperative Extension staff is $15. Parking permits are available at $2 each. For further information or to request a pre-registration form, contact Linda Putnam at (607) 255-8429 or Faye Butts at (607) 254-7412. Registration will not be accepted over the phone.