FarmPolicy

Ag Economy; Animal Agriculture; Food Safety; Climate Legislation; and Crop Insurance

Ag Economy

Ken Anderson reported yesterday at Brownfield that, “Sixty-one percent of farmers surveyed by Rabobank say they are very concerned or extremely concerned about the agricultural economy.

“The survey results break down this way: 30 percent very concerned and 31 percent extremely concerned, with another 34 percent saying they are somewhat concerned. And Rabobank says, regardless of acreage, U.S. producers are more distressed regarding their income. Approximately 40 percent of those surveyed believe their income will be worse next year. However, 27 percent of respondents have some optimism that their income will improve.”

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Posted by Keith Good • October, 6, 2009 • 3:51 am