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USDA: Nearly one-third of 2019 farm earnings due to subsidies, insurance

11/27/19 2:30 PM By Philip Brasher
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Net farm income is projected to rise more than 10% this year, but nearly one-third of producer earnings will come from a combination of crop insurance benefits and direct government payments, including the Trump administration's trade assistance.
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