(NewsNation) — The industries that help keep food on Americans' tables and goods on the move have been given a major blow to their operations, and those effects could soon hit consumers.

One of the biggest issues facing farmers is the current storm of rising debt. According to the Department of Agriculture, farm sector debt is expected to reach $561.8 billion, up nearly 4% from 2024.

Farmers have said the rising costs for foreign importers have lowered foreign demand, leading to more price reductions on America's agricultural exports. They've said they cannot survive on low crop prices with input costs at an all-time high.

A bigger challenge facing the industry is a vanishing workforce, often due to recent immigration raids. The labor shortage for U.S. farmers is expected to exceed 400,

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