Agriculture Landscape: February 2025

Feb 7, 2025

6 mins

In PGIM Real Estate's latest Agriculture Landscape publication, we explore the most recent developments in the sector.

  • In 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food reached the lowest rate in the past five years.
  • The Farm Bill has been extended through September 30, 2025, and includes various natural and economic disaster relief programs to financially support growers affected by major adverse weather conditions in 2023 and 2024.
  • The agricultural trade deficit in 2025 is projected to increase by 43% from the preceding fiscal year.
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an additional funding package as part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to enhance marketing programs and build new international markets.

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