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In 2024, farmers received 11.8¢ of every dollar spent on domestically produced food, down from 12.1¢ in 2023. The remaining 88.2¢ went to the marketing bill (processing, transportation, packaging, and food service), showing how food prices are impacted beyond the farm gate.

Crop farmers receive an average of 2.5¢ of the industry dollar, while the livestock share is 3.3¢. The rest goes to food services, processing, retail, and other activities in the value chain.

Farmers and ranchers received just 5.8¢ of the industry group dollar in 2024 after production expenses, according to USDA. Read more here: fb.org/market-intel/f…

New data shows that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even as expenses rise. The latest #MarketIntel from Farm Bureau economists shows that in 2024 farmers and ranchers received a combined 5.8 cents of every food dollar after accounting for expenses, down from 5.9 cents in 2023. 📰 bit.ly/4bHXdFo

America’s farm families are facing serious financial challenges. Chairman @JohnBoozman and @SenJohnHoeven are championing additional assistance to help farmers keep their operations running until the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill take effect. ▶️ Watch why @FarmBureau's president says this matters.

Farm Bureau urges the White House to address surging fertilizer prices as farmers face falling crop prices and inflation, while StoneX outlines potential long-term solutions to stabilize fertilizer markets in the U.S. profarmer.com/news/agricultu…

From fields to field goals, America's farmers are fueling your Super Bowl parties. In the latest Market Intel, Farm Bureau economists analyze the most popular snacks and the economic pressures on the farmers who grow the food fans count. 👇 bit.ly/4qkKCNX

.@POTUS: During the campaign, I promised to support E-15 year-round — and I want the people of Iowa to know that Congress is working on a deal, and when they send it to my desk, I will sign it without delay.

FBA payments are projected to be highest in Texas ($1.1B), followed by Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois. Midwest/Corn Belt states receive $6.9B (64%), while Southern & Southeast states receive $2.8B (26%), reflecting eligible acreage.

FBA payments are set per acre by crop for planted acres. The rates vary by crop and are set based on the magnitude of estimated per-acre losses.

To kick off the new year, I wrote a Market Intel for @FarmBureau on USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which delivers $11 billion in one-time aid to row-crop producers. Read more: fb.org/market-intel/f…

1/ In 2023, U.S. #agricultural #exports were valued at $175.5 billion. These exports supported an additional $186.9 billion in related economic activity, for a total of $362.4 billion in output. From the @FarmBureau: tinyurl.com/bdht4cbr

Today farmers and ranchers from across the country, who lead our state Farm Bureaus and manage farms of all sizes and types, met with administration officials, including members of the cabinet at the White House to discuss key issues impacting rural communities. Our nation is stronger when farmers and ranchers have the resources and tools to do what they do best: feed the nation.

.@WhiteHouse with the American Farm Bureau Federation, there is no better place to stand for America’s farmers.   Today, I’m announcing USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. @POTUS and I are committed to delivering for those who feed this nation.🇺🇸