Agricultural Outlook Forum

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

The 2026 program featured remarks by the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, a presentation on agricultural markets and trade by USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavdez, and a lineup of many distinguished speakers. It also offered 30 breakout sessions addressing the agricultural economy, commodity markets, and trade issues. See the program details (link). Onsite attendees could visit exhibit booths showcasing the missions and activities of various USDA agencies, along with recent USDA-funded innovations.

Recordings of all Forum sessions will be available at https://eventmobi.com/USDAOutlookForum2026 by Friday, February 27, 2026. If you're already registered for the Forum, you will receive a notification with instructions on how to access the recordings. If you are not registered, you can sign up with your email to gain access. The recordings will be available for up to one year.