This episode of the South Carolina Ag Tech & Business Forum focuses on Value-Add and Innovation in agriculture. Moderator Robert Etheridge (Owner & President, Mixon Seed Service) leads a panel with Fred West (Former Amick Farms Senior Executive & Founder, West Resources Consulting Firm), Thomas Hunter (Co-President, McCall Farms), and Ben Setzler (Farmer & Owner, Hi Brau Beef). Together, they explore product diversification, processing collaborations, and technology integration as pathways for South Carolina producers to innovate, compete, and thrive.

In this episode of Cultivate Ag, host Hannah Michael introduces a special discussion focused on agricultural technology (Ag Tech) and its real-world impact. The panel explores how cutting-edge innovations—from robotics and sensors to data-driven automation—are reshaping farming in South Carolina and beyond, while also addressing barriers like ROI, broadband access, and information overload.

This episode of the South Carolina Ag Tech & Business Forum focuses on Agricultural Technology. Moderator Kendall Kirk (Precision Ag Engineer and CU-CAT Director, Clemson University) leads a panel with Andrew Brooks (Business Developer, Cravo Equipment), Ed Barnes (Senior Director of Ag & Environmental Research, Cotton Incorporated), Rachael Sharp (Row Crop Farmer & Partner, Sharp & Sharp Certified Seed), and Josh Minor (Cotton Test Lead, John Deere). Together, they explore innovations in field machinery, robotics, weather protection, and adoption challenges—highlighting collaboration, resource development, and strategies to help producers embrace new technologies and overcome industry hurdles.

This episode of the South Carolina Ag Tech & Business Forum focuses on Natural Resources. Moderator Ronnie Summers (CEO, Palmetto Agribusiness Council) leads a panel with Mike Mills (Director of Sustainability Solutions, Reinke Manufacturing), Danny Kassis (Manager of Strategic Partnership and Customer Solutions, Dominion Energy), Landrum Weathers (Buck Branch Farms LLC), and Richard Carr (Land Manager, SC Farm Bureau Land Trust). Together, they explore sustainable practices in water efficiency, energy solutions, land stewardship, and conservation strategies to ensure South Carolina’s agricultural resources are preserved for future generations.

This episode of the South Carolina Ag Tech & Business Forum focuses on Agricultural Policy. Moderator Nathan Smith (Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Clemson University) leads a panel with Dr. Joe Outlaw (Regents Fellow, Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University), Kyle Kunkler (Senior Director of Government Affairs, American Soybean Association), and Michael Lalich (President and Founder, Lowcountry Labor Association). Together, they examine policy shifts, farm bill developments, and regulatory changes that are shaping South Carolina agribusiness—offering insights on adaptation strategies, financial support, and long-term sustainability in a changing policy environment.

This episode of the South Carolina Ag Tech & Business Forum focuses on Tech & Connectivity. Moderator Kendall Kirk (Precision Ag Engineer and CU-CAT Director, Clemson University) leads a panel with Douglas Hamilton (Co-Founder, CharlestonHacks; HCD Program Architect, MUSC), Drake Perrow (Owner, Cameron Cotton & Seed Co. and Crop Companions Inc.), and Jim Stritzinger (Director, South Carolina Broadband Office). Together, they explore the role of digital connectivity, emerging technologies, and collaborative innovation in advancing South Carolina’s agricultural sector—highlighting how broadband access, data-driven tools, and tech adoption can create more resilient and efficient operations.

Today we hear a presentation Mallory Douglass and Ben Fogle from EATS and CU-CAT at the South Carolina Ag Council meeting in February. They discuss opportunities for industry partnerships and some of the newest technology projects our student workers have been involved in.

Mallory Douglas – [email protected]

Ben Fogle – [email protected]

Kendall Kirk – [email protected]

Calculators & Web Apps

Feed Ration Calculator

Feed Ration Optimizer

Lime Rate Calculator

NPK Recommendations Calculator

2024 South Carolina Agriculture

Technology and Business Forum

Production Credits:

Introduction: Hannah Mikell

Producer: Kevin Royal

Editor: Kayla Peters

Technical: Trey McAlhany

Music Composer: R.M Davis

Special Thanks:

Today we hear a presentation from Clemson Agricultural Economist, Nathan Smith, as he discussed the market outlook for peanuts in 2024 at the Feb 22nd extension meeting in Allendale, SC.

Nathan Smith – [email protected]

Southern Ag Today

SC AgriWellness

Production Credits:

Introduction: Hannah Mikell

Producer: Kevin Royal

Editor: Kayla Peters

Technical: Trey McAlhany

Music Composer: R.M Davis

Special Thanks:

Today we hear from our Peanut Specialist, Dan Anco, as he discusses peanut variety and management. Dan will show us variety photos and plant growth and disease ratings research he conducted during the previous growth season. He also highlights high oleic varieties with white mold resistance.

Dan Anco – [email protected]

Production Credits:

Introduction: Hannah Mikell

Producer: Kevin Royal

Editor: Kayla Peters

Technical: Trey McAlhany

Music Composer: R.M Davis

Special Thanks:

Join us today as we hear from Weed Specialist Mike Marshall as he discusses topics ranging from resistant annual Ryegrass, Reviton herbicide, and managing Texas Panicum.

Links and Show Notes:

Mike Marshall - [email protected]

Twitter - @ClemsonWeedSci

Production Credits:

Introduction: Hannah Mikell

Producer: Kevin Royal

Editor: Kayla Peters

Technical: Trey McAlhany

Music Composer: R.M Davis

Special Thanks: