2025 Agricultural Economy
Summary
Crop values hit a record $1.11 billion, but growers warned costs are rising faster than income and 2026 has been brutal for agriculture — the board got a pointed reminder that farm gate value is not farm profit.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Record $1.11 billion gross crop value, up 9 percent; $3.4 billion total economic contribution.
Farmers, ranchers, ag workers, and the broader local economy.
Growers facing rising costs, international competition, tariffs, and falling prices in some commodities.
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