436 - AgAmerica's Outlook: 2026 Farm Income, Risk & Resilience | Damian Mason

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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