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Increases in Crop-Related Production Expenses Should Level Off in 2012

After rapid rises in costs since 2002, total farm production expenses are forecast to rise $12.5 billion (3.9%) this year. This increase is far less than the $35.7 billion (12.5%) growth projected in 2011. The growth in crop-related expenses (seeds, fertilizer, pesticides), livestock-related expenses (feed, livestock/poultry purchases), and fuel and oil expenses are all expected to slow following a decade of very rapid expansion, though recent rises in diesel expenses may change this outlook somewhat.
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