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Economist sees steady markets but ongoing trade uncertainty for next year
An ag economist says he expects uncertainty in the industry to continue into 2026.
Allen Featherstone with K-State says it could be a similar situation for row crop farmers. “If you look at the markets, they are pretty level from where they were in 2025. One of the things that will be uncertain is what the trade picture will be.”
He tells Brownfield that for now, China appears to be fulfilling its new soybean purchase requirements. “That could be a bright side.”
Featherstone says the financial assistance that farmers are expected to receive could help improve liquidity issues. “The bridge payment that we’re going to get this coming spring before February will be also be very important to allow farmers to make their operating purchases to put that 2026 spring crop into the ground.”
He says net farm income should hold steady but most of that will be supported by federal assistance.
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