Nebraska and U.S. Farm Income Update and Outlook — Spring 2026 (May 7, 2026 Webinar)

Center for Agricultural Profitability · May 7, 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…