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Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Southeast Grillers Get a Break on Fourth of July Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
While beef prices climb, pork and produce keep holiday grocery bills in check across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Strategies For Diversifying Farm Revenue
Farm of the Future
In today’s evolving ag economy, constantly striving to be the low cost commodity producer can end up being a race to the bottom.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Off-Farm Income Anchors Farm Sustainability
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Market Intel report released April 23, 2025, by the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights just how critical off-farm income is to the survival of farm households across the country.
77% Off-Farm: The Hidden Backbone of Farm Income
California Ag Today
A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.
Farm Income Projected to Be Higher Due to Direct Payments
Line on Agriculture
Notable highlights from the 2025 USDA Farm Income Forecast.
Teff as a cereal
Idaho Ag Today
Falling crop prices, shrinking profit margins or no profits at all.
Low Crop Profit Margins
Idaho Ag Today
Falling crop prices, shrinking profit margins or no profits at all.
Ag Economic outlook
Idaho Ag Today
Predictions and analysis of the farm economy from USDA Ag economist Seth Myer.
U of I seminar
Idaho Ag Today
Registration will be open through Dec. 13 for an annual University of Idaho Extension seminar featuring presentations on input cost analysis.
U of I and USDA
Idaho Ag Today
In January, University of Idaho agricultural economists told legislators they estimated Idaho’s 22,800 farms and ranches brought in a total of $11.157 billion.
Sid Freeman
Idaho Ag Today
Canyon County farmer Sid Freeman, farms 250 acres just outside Middleton in southwest Idaho.
A Squeeze on Agriculture by Interest Rates
California Ag Today
Rabobank’s RaboResearch team recently released its bimonthly North American Agribusiness Review.
Multiple Factors Lead to Lower 2024 Farm Income Forecast
Line on Agriculture
USDA Economist, Carrie Litkowski gives details on why USDA is forecasting a 26% decline in farm income for this year.
Farm Bill Needed To Mitigate Lower Net Farm Income
Line on Agriculture
Title One programs in the farm bill are important to help farmers with economic challenges.
USDA Forecasts 23% Drop From 2022 Farm Income Levels
Southeast Regional Ag News
Released at the end of August, the agency dropped net farm income expectations for 2023 lower than initial February estimates.
Farm Incomes Flatten
Farm of the Future
Farm incomes in the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank’s district flattened out in the second quarter of 2023.