A new analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights that U.S. specialty crop producers are facing significant financial strain.

Despite generating more than $75 billion in annual farm-gate revenue, many of these growers are experiencing rising input, labor and compliance costs that outpace farm prices, resulting in widespread economic losses in 2025.

“We appreciate this timely economic analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation. It underscores the pressing need to expand the safety net for specialty crop growers,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers. “In an era of rising costs and volatile markets, it is essential for our national food security to keep farms thriving in the United States.”

You can read the full analysis here.