Brian Earnest
CoBank
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Source: LMIC, USDA
*LMIC 2025 estimate/2026 forecast for meat and poultry; CoBank 2026 forecast for corn
Source: LMIC, USDA, CoBank calculations
Brian Earnest is lead economist for animal protein in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division. He provides market and industry research for the poultry, pork and beef sectors.
CoBank is a $158 billion cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. It’s a member of the Farm Credit System. Visit www.cobank.com for more information.
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