Episode 34 - Takeaways from the Agricultural Outlook Forum, Tariffs on Agricultural Commodities, and Pre-Harvest Marketing

On this episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets, Riley is joined by Hunter, Ryan, and Scott Stiles for a polished roundtable discussion on the latest Ag Outlook Forum hosted by the USDA on February 27-28, 2025. The forum brought together agricultural economists and professionals from the government, academia, and private sector, providing valuable insights into national planted acreage projections and market trends. During the conversation, they delve into USDA's projections for grains, oilseeds, and cotton, highlighting the shifts in acreage for wheat, corn, soybeans, and rice, as well as how global trade dynamics and tariffs are influencing southern commodity markets. The discussion also touches on pre-harvest marketing strategies, offering key recommendations for producers to manage price risks as they approach the USDA's June Acreage Report. Don't miss out on this in-depth look at the future of U.S. agriculture.