Farm income projected to reach record high

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA — LINCOLN

Nebraska net farm income is projected to increase by twelve percent in 2026, reaching a record $9.96 billion, according to the latest projections from the University of Nebraska— Lincoln and the University of Missouri.

Higher government payments, continued strength in the livestock sector and a rebound in the crop sector are driving the projected $1.10 billion increase over 2025 levels, according to the Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook for Nebraska. The report is a collaboration between the Center for Agricultural Profitability at Nebraska and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center at Missouri.