By Scout Nelson
Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host a series of “Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook” meetings to help producers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the coming year.
These sessions aim to provide insights into the ongoing uncertainty in agricultural markets, policy, and farm finances. Experts from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Nebraska Farm Business will discuss crop and livestock trends, policy developments, and financial planning strategies for 2025.
Each meeting will include a financial and tax update focusing on key provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that affect deductions, operations, and tax planning. Presenters will also share long-term farm financial trends and guidance on risk management, helping attendees position their businesses for future success.
The policy segment will cover recent updates in farm programs, including Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) decisions, alongside recommendations for producers navigating upcoming changes.
“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.”
The meetings are scheduled for December 4 in Kearney, December 5 in Scottsbluff, December 10 in Lincoln, and December 11 in Norfolk.
Each session will run for two hours, and you are free to attend. Participants are encouraged to register at least two days before the event on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website.
This program is supported by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
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