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Higher fuel and fertilizer costs pressure 2026 farm income

An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA's September Farm Income Report reflect how much net farm income is eroding. Faith Parum tells Brownfield, "We continue to see a downturn in the farm economy and production expenses continue to increase." The USDA is projecting 2026 net farm income at $158.4 […]

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An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA's September Farm Income Report reflect how much net farm income is eroding.

Faith Parum tells Brownfield, "We continue to see a downturn in the farm economy and production expenses continue to increase." The USDA is projecting 2026 net farm income at $158.4 […]

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An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA's September Farm Income Report reflect how much net farm income is eroding. Faith Parum tells Brownfield, "We continue to see a downturn in the farm economy and production expenses continue to increase." The USDA is projecting 2026 net farm income at $158.4 […]

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