Claim: Over 160,000 farms in the United States have closed between 2017 and 2024.
Verdict: Correct (90% confidence)
Explanation: According to Farms.com, over 160,000 U.S. farms closed between 2017 and 2024, which directly supports the claim. The Economic Research Service (ERS) provides background information on the ongoing decline in the number of farms, noting a decrease in farm numbers and acreage, but does not specify the exact number of closures. The claim is supported by the specific statistic from Farms.com, confirming the core proposition about the number of farm closures within the specified timeframe.