USDA's 102nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum was held on February 19–20, 2026, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. 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. 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.
For registration questions, please contact AOF@infinityconferences.com.
About USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum
The Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) is USDA’s largest and premier annual gathering. The breadth and timeliness of the AOF programs have consistently drawn a diverse group of participants, including producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations. It routinely attracts more than 1,800 people in person and 4,000-5,000 virtual attendees from the U.S. and around the world.
The Forum began in 1923 to distribute and interpret national forecasts to farmers in the field. The goal was to provide the information developed through economic forecasting to farmers so they had the tools to read market signals and avoid producing beyond demand. Since then, the Forum has developed into a unique platform where key stakeholders from the agricultural sector come together every year to discuss current and emerging topics and trends in the sector.