U.S. Farm Production Expenditures For Fertilizer, Labor, Feed, 2004 - 2008 Chemicals Fertilizer Labor Feed Mil. $ Mil. $ Mil. $ Mil. $ 2004 8,600 11,400 23,300 29,700 2005 8,800 12,800 24,000 28,000 2006 9,000 13,300 24,500 31,400 2007 10,500 17,700 28,600 41,900 2008 11,700 22,500 29,700 46,900