Chief Economist

The 90th annual USDA Outlook Forum is set for February, but it will be here before you know it. "This year's theme is new paths to sustainability and productivity growth." USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the emphasis will be on innovative ways that Ag producers can achieve both productivity and sustainability at the same time ...

When the coronavirus pandemic started to pick up in intensity last year, many experts predicted a disastrous cut in trade in U.S. Ag products. However, according to USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer, that didn't happen. "Hasn't been that way ...

While the U.S. farm sector is expected to generate less income overall this year compared to 2020. "I think both the prospects for crops and livestock are good based upon continued strong domestic demand and good exports," said USDA Chief Economist, Seth Meyer ...

USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson is on the move. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced this week Johansson will leave USDA to become Associate Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance at the end of January ...