The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held its annual outlook forum on February 19-20, highlighting important industry trends and projections as we head into 2026. As the industry continues to face headwinds including persistently high costs, total expenses are projected to decline 0.9% when adjusted for inflation. Other major themes for the year include securing market access to U.S. agricultural commodities, continue growth in biofuel use, and...