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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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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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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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