2025/2026 Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar
Schedule
Wed Dec 17 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2900 W Chinden Blvd | Boise, ID
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 Aspen Room at the Riverside Hotel in Boise.
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration Opens
Info: Step in side, grab a cup of coffee, and chat with other attendees!
π: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks
π: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
US/Global Macro Trends
Info: Hear from Doug Robison, AgWest Farm Credit - Idaho President, about the major trends impacting agriculture and the economy
π: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Idaho Ag Policy Outlook
Info: Hear from Dexton Lake, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation - Government Aο¬airs, about major items on the watchlist for Idaho Agriculture this year
π: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
π: 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 2025 cash receipts and net income for Idaho Agriculture, as well as trends impacting the general profitability of Idaho Agriculture
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Idaho Weather and Water Outlook
Info: Hear from a representative of the National Weather Service as they discuss the outlook for weather and water availability in 2025
π: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
Info: If you're with us in person we'll break for lunch!
π: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Input Cost Trends
Info: Xiaoli Etienne, of Idaho - Professor and Idaho Wheat Commission Endowed Chair in Commodity Risk Management, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for input costs and the forecast for where they're headed in 2026.
π: 01:15 PM - 01:45 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 2026.
π: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Hay - Current Situation and Outlook
Info: Reed Findlay, University of Idaho Extension Educator, will provide a detailed look at the current situation for hay markets and the forecast for where they're headed in 2026.
π: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
π: 02:30 PM - 03:00 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 2026.
π: 03:00 PM - 03:30 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 2026.
π: 03:30 PM - 04:00 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.
Where is it happening?
2900 W Chinden Blvd, 2900 West Chinden Boulevard, Boise, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00 to USD 35.00


















