Ahead of the growing season, economists offered farmers their expectations for prices, profit and demand in 2026 and beyond
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Market analysts offer 2026 farm outlook
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A semitrailer waits for the go ahead at a grain elevator.
Large farms have more than sufficient capital, median-sized operations are eating into capital in a more significant way and the bottom 25% of farms are in a difficult situation and taking on debt.
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