American Farm Bureau Federation: Congress is Failing America's Farmers
September 06, 2024
September 06, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 6 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024:
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA's net farm income data, which shows a 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022.
"The drop in net farm income is not just an economic hiccup, it's evidence of an agricultural downturn. High inflation, severe weather and plummeting crop prices should serve as a wake-up call . . .
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA's net farm income data, which shows a 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022.
"The drop in net farm income is not just an economic hiccup, it's evidence of an agricultural downturn. High inflation, severe weather and plummeting crop prices should serve as a wake-up call . . .