爱荷华的农业下滑可能导致多达11 400个失业和15亿美元的经济活动损失。 Iowa's agricultural downturn could lead to up to 11,400 job losses and $1.5 billion in economic activity losses.

一份爱荷华农业局的研究表明,农业下滑对国家经济的冲击很大,导致多达11 400人失业,经济活动减少15亿美元。 An Iowa Farm Bureau study shows the agricultural downturn is hitting the state's economy hard, leading to up to 11,400 job losses and a $1.5 billion reduction in economic activity. 美国农业部预测,由于商品价格下跌和成本高昂,农民在两年内可能会损失近四分之一的收入。 The USDA forecasts farmers could lose nearly a quarter of their income in two years due to falling commodity prices and high costs. 农业占爱荷华州经济产出的22%以上,雇用近五分之一的爱荷华人。 Agriculture accounts for over 22% of Iowa's economic output, employing nearly one in five Iowans. 农业局呼吁制定新的农场法案,以稳定该部门。 The Farm Bureau calls for a new farm bill to stabilize the sector.