Input costs and profitability will continue to be a focus in 2026. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says farmers need higher market prices for their grain. “Prices have just not been good. You don’t need an economist to tell you that,” Goss said. “I’m going to be watching corn, soybeans, and wheat.” Goss tells Brownfield […]
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