Speakers announced for 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for Feb. 27-28, 2025.
Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will address the Forum with a plenary speech on the morning of Feb. 27. His remarks will focus on his outlook for the macroeconomy and monetary policy based on his perspective as the Federal Reserve’s leader for the Tenth District, a region that covers much of the central United States and includes a significant agricultural footprint.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will be the dinner speaker on the evening of Feb. 27, where he will discuss his vision for making Nebraska a frontrunner in building a biobased economy while promoting practices that maximize the productivity of the state’s agricultural resources.
The Forum will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the wide range of issues facing agriculture and opportunities to improve the well-being of farmers, businesses, consumers, and the environment.