Top economists, industry leaders preview farm economic outlook

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June 26, 2023, KANSAS CITY, MO. The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and Agri-Pulse Communications are bringing together top economists, industry leaders and government officials to offer unique insights during their 9th annual Ag Outlook Forum on September 25 at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City.

“This is your chance to learn about some of the economic forces driving farm input costs and revenues for 2023 and the year ahead,” said Sara Wyant, editor-in-chief of Agri-Pulse. Bob Petersen, executive director, Ag Business Council of Kansas City added that, “the event has become a ‘must attend’ for agribusiness executives looking to re-set their expectations heading into the fall harvest.”

The session will feature three keynote presentations:

  • Denver Caldwell, director of sales for the U.S. and Canada, John Deere

  • Hans Kabat, president, Cargill Protein North America

  • Ken Seitz, president, and CEO, Nutrien

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer will lead-off a panel discussion looking at the ag economy. Panelists include:

  • Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX

  • Krista Swanson, lead economist, National Corn Growers Association

  • Roland Fumasi, EVP & North American regional head, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness

  • Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse will serve as the panel moderator

The program will also feature a discussion of the 2023 farm bill prospects led by Missouri farmer Blake Hurst. Invited to join him on the panel are U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Tracey Mann (R-KS).

Additional program speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

Further information, including registration, is available at www.agoutlookforum.com. Attendees may register to attend both in-person and virtually.

Sponsors for the 2023 Ag Outlook Forum include the following.

Platinum Sponsor
Farm Credit Services of America/FCS Financial

Gold Sponsors
AdFarm
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
John Deere
Kansas/Missouri Corn
Kansas/Missouri Farm Bureau
National Crop Insurance Services
Regrow Company

Silver Sponsors
Dairy Farmers of America
Husch Blackwell
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
MFA
PivotBio
Spencer Fane

Bronze Sponsors
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
Farm Journal
Farmers National Company
Kansas Livestock Association
Kansas State University - MAB
Livestock Marketing Association
Missouri Dept. of Agriculture
Missouri Soybean Association
National Pork Producers Council
University of Missouri – CAFNR