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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. Cattle, hog, poultry and milk prices all increased in 2022. Federal spending on farm-related programs was above the historical norm between 2019 and 2022, largely because of short-term, ad hoc programs.

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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

Specific to meat supply chains, it provides grants and resources for small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors, focusing on expanding processing capacity through equipment upgrades and worker training (Sec. percent of farms. 12103, 7124).

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