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Update the Record Books: Net Farm Income in 2022 Was All-Time High

Agricultural Economics Insights

And occasionally, the data reveal something that was completely unexpected: farm incomes in 2022 set an all-time high. The New Record Figure 1 shows the USDA’s estimate of inflation-adjusted net farm income going back 95 years. For another perspective, inflation-adjusted net farm income averaged $161.9b

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State-Level Net Farm Income: Not a Boom for Everyone

Agricultural Economics Insights

Incomes Higher, Almost Everywhere Unfortunately, the USDA’s state-level data are only available through 2022. Figure 1 shows the recent change in net farm income by comparing 2022 with the 2016-2020 average. Underscoring that variability is Washington, where farm income in 2022 was 24% lower than the 2016-2020 period.

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Misused farm income data threatens need for strong safety net

Western FarmPress

USDA's Net Farm Income data is misused and abused. Significant losses in crop agriculture are being masked by the recent boom in profitability of livestock operations.

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Farm Income News: Net Farm Income Falls Below the 10-Year Average 

Trimble Agriculture

This is the largest year-over-year decline in income the agriculture sector has ever seen. If realized, net farm income would fall to $116.1 In this article, we’ll dig into what factors are influencing farm income in 2024 and what farmers can do to weather it. billion in 2024. Contact us today.

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2024 Agricultural Commodity Prices and Market Outlook 

Trimble Agriculture

Lower agricultural commodity prices are contributing to a decline in net farm income in 2024. Agriculture commodity prices are on the decline —with a three percent decrease forecasted in 2023. In 2024, net farm income is predicted to follow a similar pattern of decline. “I Agriculture.

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Farm Income Outlook for 2025 

Trimble Agriculture

Farm income is expected to take a turn in 2025, after two years of consecutive decline. agricultural economy faced financial headwinds in 2024, but new USDA farm income projections indicate that net farm income will increase in 2025, largely due to the substantial rise in government payments.

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Kansas net farm income holds steady in 2022

Western FarmPress

K-State agricultural economist cautions farmers that 2023 could be tougher.