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2025 will be another down year for farmers. Farm income will decline for the third year in a row, with lower prices for crops and poultry outweighing higher livestock prices and a moderation in production expenses, such as fertilizer, and more. Plus, the industry faces numerous risks, particularly in the areas of trade and immigration.