farm income

The prices received by farmers in August increased slightly month over month and year-over-year. The Prices Received Index increased 1% from July to August, and jumped 7.2 % from August 2024 to August this year.

USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.

New data from the Department of Agriculture predicts farm income to increase in 2025.

According to the latest farm income forecast released by USDA Wednesday, net farm income is expected to be up compared to February’s numbers.

As Americans fire up their grills on Independence Day, the National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace.

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May.  Purdue University’s James Mintert said the Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158.   “That's the highest barometer reading we've received since May of 2021," Mintert pointed out.  "The Current Condition Index ...

The USDA’s April Prices Received Index fell 3.6% from March but was 12% higher year-over-year.  The livestock production index fell 8% in April compared to the prior month but was still 18% above last year.  The crop production index rose 4.9% from March but was dow...

The overall Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral in March.  This marks the 18th time that’s happened in the past 19 months.   When comparing 2025 farm income against 2024 farm income, only 3.7% of bankers expect an increase, while 63% predict an income drop.  For the tenth time...

The Farm Credit System says the U.S. economy entered 2025 with key indicators in favorable positions.  Expectations for first quarter growth have been reduced, however, by weaker personal consumption, higher imports, and uncertainty around changes in global trade.   ...

Prior to the President's Day weekend on the patio at USDA Headquarters, Texas’ Brooke Rollins, welcomed by USDA officials, staff and dignitaries, one day after taking the oath of office as the Nation’s 33rd Agriculture Secretary.  She joins...