About this Event
The Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar takes a deep dive at the current situation and outlook for the supply, demand, and price for most of Idaho's major agricultural commodities and key production inputs.
If you are a producer looking to make planning decisions on your operation, or simply someone interested in the current state of Idaho Agriculture, there is no better event to get the answers you're looking for.
This event will be held in the Juniper Room at the Riverside Hotel in Boise.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration Opens
Info: Step in side, grab a cup of coffee, and chat with other attendees!
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
US/Global Macro Trends
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Idaho Ag Policy Outlook
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture
Info: Brett Wilder, University of Idaho - Area Extension Educator, will present the forecast for 2026 cash receipts and net income for Idaho Agriculture, as well as trends impacting the general profitability of Idaho Agriculture
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 PM
Input Cost Trends
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Info: If you're with us in person we'll break for lunch!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Weather, Water, and Drought
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Grains - Current Situation and Outlook
Info: Colby Field, University of Idaho - Area Extension Educator, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for grain markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2027.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Hay & Forage - Current Situation and Outlook
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Dairy - Current Situation and Outlook
Info: Dustin Winston, StoneX Group Inc. - Director of Business Development - U.S. Dairy, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for dairy cattle and dairy product markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2027.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Beef Cattle - Current Situation and Outlook
Info: Brett Wilder, University of Idaho - Area Extension Educator, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for beef cattle markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2026.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Potatoes - Current Situation and Outlook
Info: Patrick Hatzenbuehler, University of Idaho - Associate Professor, Extension Specialist - Crop Economics, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for potato markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2027.
Event venue & nearby stays
2900 W Chinden Blvd, 2900 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise, United States