After generations of dwindling profits and untenable markets, is this it for America's family farms?

When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest farm income forecast delivers the first estimates for 2026 while also significantly revising its outlook for 2025. Because USDA did not release its ...

U.S. farm income could decline by $1.2 billion this year compared to 2025 according to a USDA estimate.

Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more. Davis: Small farms are often at the center of the discussion ...

Farm income is heavily concentrated in a handful of powerhouse states, and the latest federal data show just how wide the gap has become. In 2022, the 10 states below generated tens of billions of ...

Production costs are expected to stabilize for some major crops while net farm income could see a slight decline as challenges persist.