Changes and uncertainty in agricultural finances, policy and markets will continue to shape Nebraska’s farm economy in the years ahead. A series of upcoming outlook presentations, hosted by the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will help producers and agribusiness professionals understand and prepare for the year ahead.
“Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook” meetings will feature experts from the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Nebraska Farm Business, Inc., sharing updates on crop and livestock markets, farm finances, ag policy and more. They will provide context and practical takeaways to help producers evaluate their risk management plans, adjust to changing conditions and position their operations for long-term success.
The meetings will also cover key tax provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that affect agricultural operations, deductions and planning for the 2025 tax year. Presenters will also explore historical farm financial trends and what they see for the year ahead. A policy segment will cover farm program updates, including Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) decisions and directions for producers.
Speakers will include financial and tax professionals, commodity marketing experts, an agricultural policy specialist, and other agricultural economists.
“Nebraska agriculture is facing a mix of opportunity and uncertainty,” said Jessica Groskopf, an extension agricultural economist at Nebraska. “With a new farm bill in development, it’s an important time to assess where markets, policy and financial conditions are headed and how they fit into each operation.”
Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook Schedule
- Dec. 4, 2025, 1-3 p.m., in Kearney (Buffalo County Extension Office, 1400 E. 34th St.) Register online or at 308-236-1235.
- Dec. 5, 2025, 9-11 a.m., in Scottsbluff (Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I) Register online or at 308-632-1230.
- Dec. 10, 2025, 2-4 p.m. in Lincoln (Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A) Register online or at 402-441-7180.
- Dec. 11, 2025, 1-3 p.m. in Norfolk (Nebraska Extension in Madison County, 1305 S. 13th St.) Register online or at 402-370-4040.
The meetings are free to attend. Registration is requested by two days prior to each meeting.
Funding for this program was provided by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center: 2024- 2025 2024-70028-43552.
