USDA’s Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF)

The USDA’s Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum is a major policy and industry event focused on the future of agriculture and food systems in the United States. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the forum brings together farmers, agribusiness leaders, economists, policymakers, and researchers. The event provides forecasts and analysis of agricultural markets, trade, farm income, and production trends. Topics include commodity outlooks, climate impacts, sustainability, rural development, and global food security. The forum also explores emerging technologies and policy initiatives shaping the agricultural sector. By combining economic analysis with stakeholder dialogue, the Outlook Forum supports informed decision-making across the agricultural value chain. It serves as a key platform for understanding market conditions, policy directions, and long-term challenges facing agriculture.