2026 Ag Economics Outlook: Markets, Mayhem & What's Next

From commodity price swings to farm bill surprises, agricultural markets are rarely calm — and 2026 is shaping up to be no exception. In this fast-paced and farmer-focused session, AFBF’s leading team of economists will break down the key trends to watch in the year ahead. What will interest rates do? What policies might shift as Congress settles in? How will global unrest or weather events ripple through your bottom line? Whether you sell corn, cotton, cattle or cut flowers, this session is your chance to cut through the noise and hear what’s really driving ag markets — and what savvy producers should be planning for now.

Speakers:

• Danny Munch, Economist, AFBF
• Bernt Nelson, Economist, AFBF
• Samantha Ayoub, Associate Economist, AFBF
• Faith Parum, Economist, AFBF