Nebraska and U.S. Farm Income Update and Outlook - Spring 2026

With: Brad Lubben, Extension Associate Professor and Policy Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Alejandro Plastina, Associate Professor of Agricultural Finance and Director of the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center, University of Missouri.

Nebraska net farm income is projected to reach a record high in 2026, supported by higher government payments, continued strength in cattle receipts and the first projected increase in crop receipts since 2022. At the same time, production expenses are also expected to reach record levels, adding pressure to producer margins.

This webinar will review the latest Nebraska farm income projections and the factors shaping the outlook for 2026 and 2027. Discussion will include crop and livestock receipts, government payments, production expenses, projected changes in net farm income and key sources of uncertainty in the year ahead. Presenters will also provide an update on U.S. farm income projections and compare national trends with Nebraska’s outlook.