Pat Westhoff

Director, Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and Howard Cowden Professor, University of Missouri

[FAPRI-MU @FAPRI_MU]

The 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook is now available https://t.co/1NlKPdO4Zx

[Pat Westhoff @WesthoffPat]

@BenBrownMU @FAPRI_MU Thanks, Ben, and thanks to all of my great colleagues. The conference has gotten bigger and better, and I look forward to future events.

[FAPRI-MU @FAPRI_MU]

FAPRI's 2026 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook is now available: https://t.co/DfWczAPQvv

[Pat Westhoff @WesthoffPat]

@BenBrownMU @Mizzou Thanks, Ben!

[Pat Westhoff @WesthoffPat]

I’m very pleased that USDA chief economist Seth Meyer will take on the leadership role with @FAPRI_MU in January. I can retire with confidence that the team is in good hands. https://t.co/EXXAXs4evs

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

Fall 2025 Farm Income Outlooks are on the way!

State reports for MO, AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, NE, ND and TX will cover projections on crop and livestock receipts, expenses, and net farm income.

Get the announcement delivered to your inbox: https://t.co/6GrI4AmHH5

[Pat Westhoff @WesthoffPat]

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In addition to the @FAPRI_MU report on effects of the OBBBA, we also have an update of the FAPRI baseline available at https://t.co/PIgqe5rVo2.

[AgriTalk Radio @agritalk]

AM #AgriTalk - @kjerseykids @FarmJournalMILK with details of #MBC Award winners. Economic conditions and interest rate outlook w/Dr. Vince Malanga, LaSalle Economics. Chip also talked about how the #OBBB changes farm supports with @WesthoffPat @FAPRI_MU. https://t.co/kVKdADpQBL

[FAPRI-MU @FAPRI_MU]

Check out FAPRI-MU's newest report: Impacts of Selected Agricultural Provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” https://t.co/qz5WmL1R7K

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

Indiana net farm income is projected to rise 40% in 2025 to $6.45 billion, driven by a $1.8 billion jump in government payments.

Crop receipts fall 8%, while livestock gains 5% (eggs, cattle, turkeys, hogs).

Expenses drop $272 million.

Full report: https://t.co/lNswSirhj1

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center has a new look and a new link!

Visit https://t.co/1OP31hffgN to explore updated tools, reports, and resources that support farm and rural finance decisions.
Note: The previous web address will continue to work for the next year.

[Ben Brown @BenBrownMU]

Happenings from the 2025 Abner W. Womack Conference hosted by @FAPRI_MU- FAPRI Director @WesthoffPat highlights how government payments from the 2024 crop year help boost aggregate U.S. farm income in 2025.

[FAPRI-MU @FAPRI_MU]

Our 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook is now available https://t.co/MiRa2TX3dQ

[FAPRI-MU @FAPRI_MU]

In addition to a one-year farm bill extension, the American Relief Act of 2025 recently passed by Congress contained $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers. See our latest report with @RaFFfinance for detailed estimates by crop and state. https://t.co/eRJNMP4WbT

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

The "Show-Me 2025: Missouri Agricultural Outlook" is now available! This report dives into the key factors shaping Missouri's agriculture industry, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.

To view this report, visit: https://t.co/uq9GXnZVLX

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

The Fall 2024 Minnesota Farm Income Outlook is now available!

Minnesota net farm income is projected to decline to $4.82 billion in 2024.

https://t.co/QxXDsGHlcg

[AgriTalk Radio @agritalk]

PM #AgriTalk - @FarmJournal College Roadshow sponsored by @BecksHybrids - get full coverage from @Tyne_Ag on @USFarmReport this weekend. @ChipFlory had a wide-ranging (history and forward-looking) conversation with @FAPRI_MU Director @WesthoffPat. https://t.co/kVKdADpQBL

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

Next Up: Arkansas!

The Fall 2024 Arkansas Farm Income Outlook report was just released to RaFF’s website.

According to the report, Arkansas net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, to $2.96 billion

View the report and dataset here: https://t.co/QxXDsGGNmI

[Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) @RaFFfinance]

RaFF just released the net farm income report for Kansas, the 2nd of 8 state reports!

The Fall 2024 Kansas Net Farm Income Outlook projects Kansas net farm income to decline $1.24 billion in 2024.

View the report at: https://t.co/QxXDsGHlcg