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USDA Details Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
USAgNet - 01/12/2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually Feb. 18-19.
The 2021 Forum, themed "Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience," will focus on the central role science and innovation have played in helping the agricultural sector overcome challenges and build resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Forum's program (PDF, 187 KB) will begin with a presentation by USDA's new Chief Economist, Dr. Seth Meyer, on the Department's outlook for U.S. commodity markets and trade for 2021 and the U.S. farm income situation. A keynote address by
the incoming Agriculture Secretary, presentations by Congressional leaders, and a session on genetic literacy are also scheduled for the morning on the first day of the Forum.
In addition, the program will cover five key areas, including Supply Chain Resilience; Commodity Market Outlooks; Food Price and Farm Income Outlooks; U.S. Trade and the Global Market Place; Managing Risk and Ensuring Sustainability; and Innovation,
Technology, and Productivity.
The 2021 Forum is expected to bring together more than 3,000 participants from the U.S. and around the world, including producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and nongovernmental organizations. The Forum's program includes more than
30 sessions and 100 expert speakers.
Registration for the Forum is free but required to attend the Forum sessions. To register, visit the Forum website at www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum.
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