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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, placing it below the 10-year average.

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Farm Progress America, September 10, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how a strong livestock sector is keeping net farm income up. In February, the USDA predicted net farm income would fall 25 percent in 2024. Now, the agency says the drop is much smaller than predicted.

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Report Recap: Four Factors Impacting Farm Income in 2023 

Trimble Agriculture

In 2022, landowners experienced record high farm income, with net farm income reaching $183 billion. Net Farm Income and Cash Farmer Income, Inflation Adjusted (billion dollars) Note: F = forecast. Livestock and Poultry: +17.9% percent in 2023 after accounting for inflation.

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USDA Projects 2023 Farm Income to Fall More Than 25%

ProAg

USDA released its August 2023 Farm Income Forecast, casting a stark projection of a $41.7 billion loss in year-over-year income. While 2022 was a record-setting year at $183 billion in net farm income, the inflation-included 25.4% Net cash farm income is expected to fall 26.5%

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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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FAPRI forecasts falling prices for producers

Todays Farmer Magazine

Crop insurance accounts for 45% of projected spending on major farm-related programs over the next decade. Net farm income reached a record level in 2022, as sharply higher crop and livestock receipts more than offset reduced government payments and increased production expenses. in 2023 and under 2% in 2024.