Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar

The Camas Prairie near Grangeville Idaho in the fall

Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar

Dive deep into the future of Idaho agriculture — insights, trends and innovations await at the 2026/2027 Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 9-4 p.m. MT

Juniper Room at The Riverside Hotel | 2900 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise


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Agenda

  • 8-9 a.m. — Registration Opens
    • Step inside, grab a cup of coffee and chat with other attendees
  • 9-9:10 a.m. — Welcome, Opening Remarks
  • 9:10-10 a.m. — U.S./Global Macro Trends
  • 10-10:30 a.m. — Idaho Ag Policy Outlook
  • 10:30-10:45 a.m. — Break
  • 10:45-11:15 a.m. — Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture
    • 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
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. — Input Cost Trends
  • 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Lunch
    • If you're with us in person we'll break for lunch
  • 12:30-1 p.m. — Weather, Water and Drought
  • 1-1:30 p.m. — Grains - Current Situation and Outlook
    • 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 2026.
  • 1:30-2 p.m. — Hay and Forage — Current Situation and Outlook
  • 2-2:15 p.m. — Break
  • 2:15-2:45 p.m. — Dairy - Current Situation and Outlook
    • 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 2026.
  • 2:45-3:15 p.m. — Beef Cattle — Current Situation and Outlook
    • 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.
  • 3:15-3:45 p.m. — Potatoes — Current Situation and Outlook
    • Patrick Hatzenbuehler, University of Idaho, associate professor and Extension specialist in crop economics — will provide a detailed look at the current situation for potato markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2026.

Questions? Please email Brett Wilder at bwilder@uidaho.edu.

Share link — https://go.uidaho.edu/ag-outlook