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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, placing it below the 10-year average.

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FAPRI outlook shows downward shifts in farm income, commodity prices

Todays Farmer Magazine

FAPRI’s report shows prices for many farm commodities have fallen sharply from 2022 peaks and will likely decline further for crops harvested in 2024 and beyond. As a result, net farm income is expected to hit the lowest level since 2020.

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Five Ways To Increase Farm Profitability 

Trimble Agriculture

The USDA expects a decrease in farm sector profits this year. Net farm income is forecast at $136.9 In farming, input costs typically include items like seeds, fertilizer, feed, and more. Input costs are up, commodity prices are down, and now is the time to assess your bottom line.

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FAPRI forecasts falling prices for producers

Todays Farmer Magazine

Higher fertilizer, fuel and feed costs contributed to a sharp increase in farm production expenses in 2022. Crop insurance accounts for 45% of projected spending on major farm-related programs over the next decade. Projected net income declines in 2023 and 2024 as receipts and payments fall.

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Farm Bill Coalition Letter

NASDA

Throughout the life of the current farm bill, producers across the country have experienced powerful headwinds, ranging from extreme weather to high input costs to uncertain global demand to supply chain disruptions. Farmers are struggling, and the decline in the farm economy is real. Estimated 2024 net farm income for U.S.

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Industry Ag News 2/9

Agwired

Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. Income is estimated to be nearly $40 billion lower this year compared to 2023, down more than 25 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the latest USDA data in a Market Intel.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Excessive proposed cost-share payments for livestock feed management. Creates a 10% set-aside of EQIP funds for payments for practices implemented on small farms. Retargeting two-thirds of the 50 percent EQIP set-aside for livestock practices towards advanced grazing management. No language to prevent payment limitation abuse.

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