October 31, 2025

Indiana Farm Income Outlook Report, Fall 2025

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The Fall 2025 Indiana Farm Income Outlook, published by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF),  provides updated projections for Indiana farm profitability through 2026.

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