USDA Office of the Chief Economist

At @USDA's annual Agriculture Outlook Forum, we celebrate agriculture's rich history & evolution. Alongside our nation's ag leaders, I spoke on our work to build rural prosperity by creating revenue streams for producers & new, more competitive models for small & mid-sized farms.

Stop by the ERS #AgOutlook100 booth this morning to chat with ERS Administrator Spiro Stefanou.

Visit the Office of Partnership and Public Engagement booth at the #AgOutlook100! Shown here, Dr. Mike Williams shares information with a student about USDA internship and career opportunities for minority students.

Happening now ➡️ @SecVilsack is joined by U.S. Philippines Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, and U.S. Vietnam Ambassador Marc Knapper to discuss fostering diverse opportunities for U.S. ag exports in the global marketplace. #AgOutlook100

It's Day 2 of #AgOutLook100 today! We're looking forward to continuing the celebration of a century of growth, resilience, and agricultural excellence. Tune in for more inspiring speakers, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities ➡️ bit.ly/3MwTdMo

Earlier today, I had the honor of meeting with the 2024 Ag Outlook Forum Future Leaders in Ag Program winners. These students represent the best and brightest of our nation and I'm confident that with their passion and drive, they will make a positive impact on the world.

Attending #AgOutlook100? Make sure to visit the ERS booth to learn about our latest research and data products.

Just wrapped up an insightful discussion with some amazing ag leaders from @AlaAgriculture, @MaineDACF and @MichDeptofAg who shared their perspectives about the future of agriculture and the challenges producers are facing. #AgOutlook100

New at #AgOutlook100, a comprehensive history of the Forum from its origins to today! Did you see our #RDInsider on this very topic last week? Check it out below!

Happening now: USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Jacobs-Young & @RockefellerFdn President @rajshah sit down to talk about how taking big bets in agriculture & food systems can transform the world for the better. #USDAScience #AgOutlook100

Happening now➡️ @DepSecXoch moderates a panel discussion on Ag Leaders in Action: How States are Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture #AgOutlook100

A few key takeaways from Chief Economist Seth Meyer ⬇️ #AgOutlook100 #OATT

U.S. is not alone in having experienced food price inflation #AgOutlook100 #OATT

Keynote address by @SecVilsack underscoring the history and evolution of agriculture in the U.S. while painting a vision for the future. #AgOutlook100

Growth in quarterly pigs per litter shifted toward pre-covid rates #AgOutlook100 #OATT

Cattle remain in a contraction phase of the cycle #AgOutlook100 #OATT

Chief Economist Seth Meyer: We’ve had 3 global price spikes; what you’re seeing for 2024-2025 is commodity prices come down while input prices not going down #AgOutlook100 #OATT

Chief Economist Seth Meyer: Fertilizer prices have come down from their peak #AgOutlook100 #OATT

Most crop prices continue their downward trend #AgOutlook100 #OATT

US facing strong competition for corn sales into China #AgOutlook100 #OATT