National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says farmers are entering the new year with hope, but also with significant uncertainty. “We’re hoping for a more stable 2026, but we have huge challenges that we need to overcome,” Larew said. “We’re finally getting the farm aid package out of the White House, but is that enough?” Larew pointed to early reactions following the announcement, noting that calls for additional assistance surfaced almost immediately. Speaking at the North Dakota Farmers Union Convention, Larew also emphasized the importance of completing a new farm bill in the coming year. “One of the things that could help farmers out even more heading into next year would be if we could finally get that farm bill completed,” Larew said. “The fact is, existing programs are not really meeting today’s needs.”
