31. Between 1986 and 1992, they caused an estimated $ 1 billion in lost farm income . 32. You start peeling off another 20 or 30 cents a bushel out of farm incomes , 33. Liu said raising farm incomes is critical for ensuring social stability and overall economic development. 34. The leaves can be fed to cattle to improve milk yields and improve farm incomes . 35. Until 1960, American farm incomes averaged about half that of the nation as a whole. 36. Farm income peaked at $ 55 billion in 1996.37. Weak profits in the cattle industry restrained farm income . 38. Farm income also improved since floods hit the state's southern region a few years ago.39. Livestock income provided 55 % of farm income in 1900, or roughly $ 142 million. 40. In eight states, including Montana, government assistance made up 100 percent of overall farm income .