Mike Conaway: “Over the past 3 years, we've seen a 46 percent decrease in net farm…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017

Over the past 3 years, we've seen a 46 percent decrease in net farm income, the largest 3 year percentage drop since the Great Depression.

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Conaway highlights the significant decline in farm income affecting the agricultural sector.

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Mike Conaway: “Over the past 3 years, we've seen a 46 percent decrease in net farm income, the largest 3 year percentage drop since the…”