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 Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will help producers and agribusiness professionals understand and prepare for the year ahead.
The meetings, titled “Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook,” 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. Presenters will provide context and practical takeaways to help attendees evaluate risk management plans, adjust to changing conditions and position their operations for long-term success.
Meetings will include a financial and tax update highlighting key provisions in 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 the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. “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. CT, Buffalo County Extension Office, 1400 E. 34th St., Kearney
- Dec. 5, 2025, 9-11 a.m. MT, Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff
- Dec. 10, 2025, 2-4 p.m. CT, Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln
- Dec. 11, 2025, 1-3 p.m. CT, Nebraska Extension in Madison County, 1305 S. 13th St., Norfolk
The meetings are free to attend. Registration is requested at least two days prior to each meeting on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu/outlook.
Funding for this program was provided by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center: 2024- 2025 2024-70028-43552.
