According to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, 56% of economists think U.S. agriculture is already in a recession and 81% believe agriculture is on the brink of one.
The bleak outlook for row crop producers has ag groups pleading to lawmakers: Don’t pass a farm bill extension or continuing resolution without also including emergency relief for farmers and/or an increase in reference prices in Title I of the farm bill.
A one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, tied to the continuing resolution, has sparked intense negotiations over economic assistance to farmers.
Time is running out to grant such relief. Should Congress approve economic aid for farmers before year-end? Should Congress raise reference prices in a farm bill extension? Answer those two questions here, or tap on the green “Take Poll Here” button at left.
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Majority of Ag Economists say U.S. Agriculture is Ending the Year in a Recession
