This year took an economic toll on farmers, especially dairy and pork producers, who saw a severe downturn as the recession cut demand and lowered prices. With the economy slightly recovering and demand slightly rebounding, USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauberv believes the picture will improve in 2010. Crop prices are forecasted to increase and consumer prices also are expected to go up by 2.5 to 3.5 percent. USDA’s Agriculture USA explores the downs of 2009 and expected ups of 2010.
