Net farm income is projected to rebound this year with a 30% increase over 2024, largely fueled by disaster and economic government assistance.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the dramatic jump, the sectors impacted, and the big takeaway for producers.
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