farmers

Record drop in farm income is expected in 2024

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%. American... more »

USDA offers nearly $130 million in additional financial assistance

The USDA announced that nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announceme... more »

Purdue says farmer sentiment improves over interest rates

Farmer sentiment improved in April as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased. The measurement rose six points to a reading of 123. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices were... more »

EFI releases A Day in the Life of a Farmworker video series

Equitable Foods Initiative (EFI), the multi-stakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers, and consumer groups, has announced the ... more »