
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Farm economy future with USDA chief economist, Justin Benavidez
Monday, February 23, 2026 • 3 PM
The Agriculture Department is anticipating a slightly easier 2026 for U.S. ag producers, with prices for major commodities nudging higher and input and labor costs moderating. We sat down with USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez at USDA's annual Ag Outlook Forum to discuss the department's projections.

