AgAmerica’s Outlook: 2026 Farm Income, Risk & Resilience | Damian Mason
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1h 5m
In this essential episode, Damian Mason speaks with Shelby Bass and Curt Covington of AgAmerica to analyze the 2026 Agricultural Economy Outlook. Although U.S. net farm income rose $40 billion in 2025, only 52% of farms were profitable—and nearly a quarter of farm income came from government payments. Looking ahead to 2026, rising input costs, elevated interest rates, and policy uncertainty will continue to challenge profitability.
The conversation covers:
Projections for farm income and solvency in 2026
Government subsidies and taxpayer support in U.S. agriculture
Strategic insights on farm consolidation, diversification, and financial risk
Impacts of interest rates, trade, and input inflation on Ag operations
What agribusinesses can do to remain resilient in tough financial climates
If you are involved in agriculture, agribusiness, or rural finance, this is a must-listen forecast to help navigate the coming year.
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