Farm Financial Health Survey

In July 2016, the Department of Agricultural Economics and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture surveyed producers on their farm financial health.

Key results:

  • Over 77% of producers surveyed are concerned that they may not be able to obtain needed operating capital next year
  • Over 60% are concerned that interest rates will increase
  • About 45% felt that their overall financial condition would decline in 2017, and 46% expect it to remain the same.
  • Overall, the survey found that 54% of respondents were financially stressed

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