Agriculture has faced several challenging years as producers navigate fluctuating markets and lower commodity prices. As the industry moves into 2026, many are beginning to see signs of stabilization in the farm machinery market.

The start of a new year often brings reflection on the challenges and victories of the past 12 months — and renewed focus on the road ahead. That spirit was on full display at the Kansas Soybean Celebration, where growers gathered to look ahead at policy priorities, leadership development, and new market opportunities.

Mental health in rural America is a topic that too often goes unspoken—but thanks to the American Farm Bureau’s Farm State of Mind campaign, that conversation is finally changing.