Agricultural Outlook Forum

USDA’s 102nd annual Agricultural Outlook Forum will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on February 19-20, 2026, and all Forum sessions will be livestreamed on a virtual platform.

• Join USDA’s new Chief Economist, Justin Benavidez, as he unveils the USDA's initial 2026 forecast for the agricultural economy, commodity markets, trade, and farm income.
• Hear how cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence are modernizing agricultural production practices and reshaping markets.
• Learn from more than 80 subject matter experts, executives, and academics as they explore some of the most pressing issues impacting agriculture.
• Explore USDA’s agency exhibits and discover recent USDA-funded innovations along with the Department’s key programs and activities.

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