COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI-MU) will host the 2025 Abner W. Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference on Wednesday, April 9, at the MU Bradford Research Farm in Columbia.

The 11th annual conference will feature updates on row crops and livestock markets, the impact of agricultural policy and a panel discussion on the implications of U.S. trade policy for American agriculture, said Ben Brown, FAPRI-MU senior research associate.

Patrick Westhoff, director of FAPRI-MU, will be honored for his career accomplishments and will deliver the keynote address on U.S. agricultural policy updates.

Conference highlights

• Market outlooks: FAPRI-MU will unveil its baseline outlooks for agricultural production, farm prices, farm income and government costs. These outlooks are crucial for informing Congress on agricultural policy.

• Policy impacts: Discussions will cover the latest agricultural policy impacts, providing insights on how recent changes are affecting the agricultural sector. The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center at MU will present research and expectations on Missouri farm income. The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M will present information on farm-level financial health in Missouri and across the country.

• Panel discussion: FAPRI partners will discuss what U.S. trade policy changes could mean for trade flows, partners and commodity markets.

The event is at MU Bradford Research Farm’s Poehlmann Educational Center. The event opens with check-in and networking at 8:30 a.m., and the program starts at 9 a.m.

For more information and free registration, visit https://mizzou.us/Womack2025. Registration is required for those planning to attend the luncheon.

About FAPRI-MU

The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri is dedicated to providing objective analysis of agricultural markets and policies. As a leader in agricultural research, FAPRI-MU helps shape policies that benefit local producers and improve economic success for farmers nationwide.