…a decrease in production expenses, is driving the overall improvement in farm income. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Farm sector income…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
…assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). People who not normally eligible for D-SNAP can participate if they meet disaster-specific criteria, such as income limits and disaster-related expenses….
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
…crucial for gathering detailed production and sales data for the US floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries. The census will provide information on crop production, values, growing area, and expenses,…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…
Mexican Peso Devaluation Benefits the U. S. Produce Industry
…it reduces expenses for importers financing crops, including land leases, seeds, and fertilizers. However, while this trend may continue post-inauguration, potential policies from President-elect Donald Trump, such as tariffs and…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…cost of hiring, which already includes higher petition fees and, in some states, rising minimum wages. Many farm operators find these additional expenses difficult to absorb, particularly when commodity prices…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…in annual net farm income. Other potential outcomes include a $7.1 billion increase in nutrition program costs and a $2.946 billion rise in crop insurance expenses over the 2025-2029 Farm…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…people at $58.08, or $5.80 per person, marking the second consecutive year of declining costs despite rising farming expenses. To illustrate the diversity of U.S. agriculture, AFBF ranked the top…
U.S. Census Bureau Finds Child Supplemental Poverty Rates Lower Than Official Rates in Most States
…Child Tax Credit), necessary expenses, and variations in housing costs. The SPM also accounts for the effects of government aid programs on low-income families, painting a broader picture of economic…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…labor expenses for weeding totaled $2.1 million, but introducing the Carbon Robotics laser weeder reduced costs to $1.3 million—an $800,000 savings. This kind of return on investment is precisely what…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
…showed that a quarter of respondents spend more than $10,000 annually for tax preparation, filing, and potential audits, all expenses that only add more pressure to agricultural operations. Eisele shared…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…2027) Applicants must have an interest in agriculture and citrus pest and disease prevention. While Committee members are not compensated, they are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses following California…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…Deduction. The data also showed that a quarter of respondents spend more than $10,000 annually for tax preparation, filing, and potential audits, all expenses that only add further pressure to…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
…after expenses, is expected to decrease by $16.3 billion. That makes a 9.6 percent decline. Net farm income, which includes non-cash items like inventory changes, is also forecasted to fall…