USDA Raises 2026 Farm Income Forecast but Costs Climb Faster
The USDA now projects 2026 farm income at $158.4 billion, up $5 billion from its February estimate but still $4.3 billion below 2025 levels. Production expenses are expected to rise 4.5% to $492.8 billion, squeezing producer margins despite the income bump.
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