Experts Share Insights on Ag Outlook

By Scout Nelson

Nebraska producers and agribusiness professionals will gain valuable insights into the future of agriculture during the upcoming Ag Outlook meeting in Scottsbluff. Hosted by the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the event titled “Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook” will take place on December 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, located at 4502 Avenue I.

The meeting will bring together experts from the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Nebraska Farm Business, Inc., who will share the latest updates on crop and livestock markets, farm finances, and agricultural policy. These presentations will help producers and business professionals evaluate their risk management plans, adapt to evolving market trends, and prepare for long-term success.

A key portion of the session will review important tax provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, focusing on deductions, planning, and impacts on agricultural operations for the 2025 tax year. Presenters will also discuss historical financial patterns within the farm sector and provide forecasts for the upcoming year.

Another major topic will be farming program updates, including decisions related to Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), which influence producers’ income protection strategies.

“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.”

The meeting is free to attend, but registration is encouraged by December 3 at cap.unl.edu/outlook or by calling 308-632-1230. Funding support is provided by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.

This event aims to prepare Nebraska’s agricultural community for financial resilience and informed decision-making in an evolving economic landscape.

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