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

The 2026 Program will feature a presentation on the outlook for agricultural markets and trade by USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez, and a plenary panel of distinguished guest speakers which will discuss agricultural trade under Trump’s trade agenda. The program will also include 22 breakout sessions covering a wide range of current issues such as commodity and food price forecasts, farm income, U.S. and global agricultural trade, the future of biofuels, and AI applications in agriculture. The in-person event will also include a networking lunch, reception, dinner, and exhibit booths hosted by various USDA agencies, highlighting their missions, recent USDA-funded innovations, and other key programs and activities. 

Pre-Forum Trip

USDA is also organizing a pre-Forum field trip on Wednesday, February 18, for early arrivals. See details 
Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of agriculture.

Registration Fees

• Full Conference: $500 (Fees include in-person and virtual access to all Forum sessions and recordings, lunch and dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday, coffee breaks, and Wi-Fi.)
• Thursday Only: $340 (Fees include in-person access to Thursday sessions, virtual access to all Forum sessions and recordings, lunch and dinner, coffee breaks, and Wi-Fi.)
• Friday Only: $160 (Fees include in-person access to Friday sessions, virtual access to all Forum sessions and recordings, lunch, coffee breaks, and Wi-Fi.)

Secure your hotel accommodation at a discounted  price!

Book your stay for the Forum at a reduced rate by January 26 using this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51053354

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.