Farm sector debt tied to real estate is expected to be at a record high of $375.9 billion in 2023, according to data from the USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS). Farm sector real estate debt has been increasing continuously since 2009 and is expected to reach an amount that is 87.5 percent higher in 2023 compared with 2009 in inflation-adjusted dollars. Real estate debt now far outpaces debt that is not secured by a mortgage (non-real estate debt). Historically, real estate debt and non-re...| ers.usda.gov
In April 2025, the average retail egg price declined to $5.12 a dozen, down more than a dollar from its March peak. Wholesale egg prices tend to vary more than retail egg prices, frequently fluctuating in response to factors such as seasonal demand and supply chain disruptions. Retail egg prices are influenced by wholesale egg prices, but additional factors such as pricing strategies and contracts can mute the impact of short-term fluctuations. As a result, retail price movements tend to lag ...| ers.usda.gov