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FAPRI forecasts falling prices for producers

Todays Farmer Magazine

Cattle, hog, poultry and milk prices all increased in 2022. Given assumptions of the outlook, lower farm income and high in­terest rates restrict further increases in farm real estate values in subsequent years. Higher fertilizer, fuel and feed costs contributed to a sharp increase in farm production expenses in 2022.

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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. 12103, 7124). This includes short-term staff training and workforce development grants directed towards community colleges.

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Young Farmers’ Analysis of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

National Young Farmers Coalition

In 2018, we fought for FSA Direct Farm Ownership loan caps to be raised to $600,000 from the previous limit of $300,000, which was no longer meeting farmers’ needs in the real estate market. 12111) YELLOW FLAGS Limited support for small to medium meat and poultry processors but with accessibility concerns. 12113).

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