Charts of Note (Beta)

Family farms account for about 88 percent of production Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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Changes in intended sowing in top States mostly signal more corn, fewer soybeans Monday, May 21, 2012

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School meals have highest calcium density Friday, May 18, 2012

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Farm populations targeted by USDA programs Thursday, May 17, 2012

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The share of population that are veterans varies across the U.S. Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Fertilizer prices trend upward, often outpacing recent growth in crop prices Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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The depth of food insecurity is most severe in Sub-Saharan Africa among all developing regions Monday, May 14, 2012

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Trends in agricultural input relative to product prices Friday, May 11, 2012

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Among rising U.S. meat exports, pork has the highest value Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Unemployment rates vary Nationally Wednesday, May 09, 2012

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Snacks and bakery products lead in new “no trans fats” offerings Tuesday, May 08, 2012

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U.S. farmland rent-to-value ratios have generally declined over time Monday, May 07, 2012

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India and Vietnam are projected to be the largest rice exporting countries in 2012 Friday, May 04, 2012

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As U.S. honey production plunged, imports jumped sharply in 2011 Thursday, May 03, 2012

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The amount of hired farm labor increases with farm size Wednesday, May 02, 2012

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U.S. agricultural trade with the NAFTA countries reached record levels in 2011 Tuesday, May 01, 2012

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Fruit more prevalent on school menus and in foods eaten at home in Americans’ diets Monday, April 30, 2012

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Global cotton mill use sees second year of decline Friday, April 27, 2012

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“No trans fats” claims on new products surpass claims of no/low/reduced fat Thursday, April 26, 2012

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2012 intended planting of corn up nearly 4 million acres from 2011 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Exploring farmers' ACRE enrollment decisions Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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Almonds account for the largest share of U.S. tree nut exports Monday, April 23, 2012

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Agricultural land uses have declined since 1949 Friday, April 20, 2012

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Population change 2010-11 varies across States Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Number of WIC participants fell in 2011 and program costs rose Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Beginning farmers are located across the country Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Production forecast lower for California oranges and Arizona lemons in 2011/12 Monday, April 16, 2012

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Fruit costs range from 17 cents to $2.06 per cup equivalent Friday, April 13, 2012

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Coffee dominated U.S. organic import value for selected commodities in 2011 Thursday, April 12, 2012

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After recent declines, U.S. per capita meat consumption projected to resume growth Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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SNAP benefits lessen depth and severity of child poverty Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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The pace of U.S. urbanization slows Monday, April 09, 2012

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Marketing channels for locally grown food Friday, April 06, 2012

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China dominates global import demand for soybeans Thursday, April 05, 2012

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Foodservice and food processing take biggest bite out of the U.S. food dollar Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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Average farmland value varies by land use and region Tuesday, April 03, 2012

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SNAP benefits still above historical norms Monday, April 02, 2012

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The most common source of health insurance for farm household members is employment-based Friday, March 30, 2012

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After-school snack component of USDA's National School Lunch Program is growing Thursday, March 29, 2012

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Government commodity payments continue to shift to larger farms, higher income households Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Relatively little U.S. farmland is foreign owned Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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China’s hog cycle drives U.S. pork exports Monday, March 26, 2012

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14 percent of Americans received SNAP benefits in 2011 Friday, March 23, 2012

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Hog spot market prices not strongly associated with production contracts Thursday, March 22, 2012

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The share of farmland owned by operators varies by region Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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Farms and acres covered by direct payments, crop insurance, and conservation programs Tuesday, March 20, 2012

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Self-ratings of diet quality are inversely related to frequency of eating out Monday, March 19, 2012

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Lamb/mutton production expected to show strength leading up to the Spring religious holidays Friday, March 16, 2012

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U.S. farm-level prices for major crops projected to remain high Thursday, March 15, 2012

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SNAP participation and unemployment rate less closely linked over last decade Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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Environmental compliance across federal farm programs Tuesday, March 13, 2012

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Commodity prices vary more than U.S. cropland acreage Monday, March 12, 2012

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U.S. direct investment in Canada's food and beverage industries is substantial Friday, March 09, 2012

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Nonmetro unemployment down in 2011 Thursday, March 08, 2012

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Share of Direct Payment Base Acres enrolled in ACRE Wednesday, March 07, 2012

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How much do vegetables cost? It depends. Tuesday, March 06, 2012

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Growth in developing economies continues to be important for U.S. agriculture Monday, March 05, 2012

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Federal outlays for food assistance up 8 percent in 2011 Friday, March 02, 2012

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Agricultural trade balance expected to decline in 2012 Thursday, March 01, 2012

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Median farm household income forecast up in 2011 and 2012 Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Trends in farm real estate values Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Beef exports reached record high in 2011 Monday, February 27, 2012

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Increases in crop-related and fuel/oil farm production expenses are forecast to level off in 2012 Friday, February 24, 2012

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Alternatives to a State-based ACRE program Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Growth of U.S. corn used in ethanol production projected to slow Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Net farm income forecast to decline, but remain high, in 2012 Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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ACRE program enrollments were concentrated in the Heartland Friday, February 17, 2012

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China and Hong Kong purchasing more pork imports Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Small farms with direct sales often engage in other onfarm activities Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Government payments to farmers provide both variable and stable assistance Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Majority of food-at-home dollars still spent at grocery, supermarkets, specialty food stores Monday, February 13, 2012

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Nonmetro population trends affected by drop in nationwide migration rates Friday, February 10, 2012

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Public funding for bioenergy R&D in OECD countries Thursday, February 09, 2012

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Time spent preparing meals and cleaning up varies Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Retail beef prices and farmers' share up in 2011 Tuesday, February 07, 2012

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Degree of urban influence has increased since 1980 Monday, February 06, 2012

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Yield monitors may help farmers control rising fuel expenses Friday, February 03, 2012

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Beef, fats and oils, and eggs led food price increase in 2011 Wednesday, February 01, 2012

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More hog operations adopted nutrient management plans and received EQIP payments in 2009 Wednesday, February 01, 2012

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Farm value of sugar rising faster than retail price Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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Nearly one-fourth of domestically consumed orange juice in the U.S. is imported Monday, January 30, 2012

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Full- and limited-service restaurants have nearly equal shares of the eating out market Friday, January 27, 2012

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Farms’ net income and solvency position Thursday, January 26, 2012

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U.S. beef imports from Mexico continue to be strong Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Leading world exporters of corn Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Wheat and flour supply in Afghanistan Monday, January 23, 2012

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Planted corn acres often exceed farm program “base acres” Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Recent college completion rates across the U.S. Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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Price increases for ag commodities have lagged both economy-wide and ag input price increases Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Government payments to agricultural producers forecast to decrease 14.4% in 2011 Friday, January 13, 2012

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Trends in U.S. principal crops harvested Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Private label food sales growing faster than national brands Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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Trends in U.S. public and private food and agricultural research spending Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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The share of livestock production under contract varies Monday, January 09, 2012

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Farm production requires less labor, even as farm output grows over time Friday, January 06, 2012

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Health insurance coverage for farmers varies by commodity specialization Thursday, January 05, 2012

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Farm sector assets and equity forecast to rise in 2011 Wednesday, January 04, 2012

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ERS releases the Farm Program Atlas Tuesday, January 03, 2012

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When do Americans eat and drink? Friday, December 30, 2011

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Global production and use of ethanol has increased since 2000 Thursday, December 29, 2011

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Shares of land by major use, by State, 2007 Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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Feed efficiency improved more on feeder-to-finish hog operations Tuesday, December 27, 2011

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Participation in USDA’s School Breakfast Program up in 2010 Friday, December 23, 2011

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All-time high prices mean some farmers can expect large gains for receipts in 2011 Thursday, December 22, 2011

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Top States in U.S. Christmas tree cash receipts, 2010 Wednesday, December 21, 2011

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December's world corn production forecast a new record Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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Farms involved in local food sales differ from those that do not sell food locally Monday, December 19, 2011

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Market potential for U.S. distillers’ grains exceeds likely supply growth Friday, December 16, 2011

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State poverty rates were generally highest in the South in 2010 Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Just 60 percent of primary eating and drinking time is spent at home Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Minority farms an increasing share of all U.S. farms Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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Farm production expenses are expected to rise more than $30 billion in 2011 Monday, December 12, 2011

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2010 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) data summaries now available Friday, December 09, 2011

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Supermarket margins back up in 2011 Thursday, December 08, 2011

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Low conventional RIN prices suggest nonadvanced mandate currently not binding Wednesday, December 07, 2011

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Returns to organic wheat production in 2009 Tuesday, December 06, 2011

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Hispanics contribute to increasing diversity in rural America Monday, December 05, 2011

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Can Brazil meet the world’s growing need for ethanol? Friday, December 02, 2011

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Higher energy and commodity costs boost 2011 food prices Thursday, December 01, 2011

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Participation trends for the National School Lunch Program reflect impacts of 2007-09 recession Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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U.S. sugarbeet yields projected down in 2011/12 Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Mozzarella is America’s favorite cheese Monday, November 28, 2011

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Use of conservation-compatible manure management practices increases on U.S. hog farms Friday, November 25, 2011

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Top States in U.S. turkey cash receipts, 2010 Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Use of local food marketing channels varies with farm size Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Historical trends in farmers' direct sales to consumers Monday, November 21, 2011

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Demand for U.S. edible pork byproduct exports is high Friday, November 18, 2011

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Time spent eating and drinking varies by age Thursday, November 17, 2011

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Renewable fuel standard mandates an increasing volume of advanced (non-corn-based) biofuels Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Impacts of switching the ACRE program trigger from State to county revenue varies for corn producers Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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U.S. cantaloupe production by State, 2010 Monday, November 14, 2011

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Diversifying diets are placing new pressures on India’s agricultural markets Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Roughly 25 percent of U.S. agricultural imports from Canada in 2010 consisted of meat Wednesday, November 09, 2011

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Unemployment rates vary across U.S. States, 2010 Tuesday, November 08, 2011

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Dry bean prices rise as production falls Monday, November 07, 2011

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Investment in Indian agriculture continues to lag despite rising demand and prices Friday, November 04, 2011

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County-level trends in expanded cropland and increased double cropping Thursday, November 03, 2011

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Washington State led in certified organic apple acres in the U.S. in 2008 Wednesday, November 02, 2011

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Tillage systems in U.S. corn, 1996-2005 Tuesday, November 01, 2011

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Data set provides SNAP benefits and participation at the county level Monday, October 31, 2011

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Poverty rates by educational attainment, 2005-09 Thursday, October 27, 2011

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U.S. pumpkin production, top six States, 2010 Thursday, October 27, 2011

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Strong growth continues to boost U.S. beef exports Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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Implications of the base-10 provisions of the 2008 Farm Act vary across U.S. counties Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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Types of food people have in their homes are closely associated with diet perceptions Monday, October 24, 2011

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The outlook for 2011 farm business income varies regionally Friday, October 21, 2011

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Energy-related expenses vary across crops Thursday, October 20, 2011

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Nonmetro high-minority counties Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Top 5 pistachio producers worldwide Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Nonmetro Black unemployment grew by nearly 10 percent 2007-11 Monday, October 17, 2011

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Major sheep producing countries show decline in inventory Friday, October 14, 2011

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After trending downwards, the share of food expenditures spent on food at home holds steady at 52% Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Americans more realistic about the quality of their diets Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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Farms that primarily grew soybeans in 2006 were the main source of new corn acres Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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U.S. long-grain prices are projected to increase in 2011/12 Friday, October 07, 2011

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U.S. soybean oil use expected to rise for biodiesel and decline slightly for food Thursday, October 06, 2011

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Job growth 2010-11 varies across U.S. counties Wednesday, October 05, 2011

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U.S. sugarbeet yields—2011/12 bucks recent trend Tuesday, October 04, 2011

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Small hog operations decline in number; production shifts to larger operations Monday, October 03, 2011

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Corn yield down, production slips in September's forecast Friday, September 30, 2011

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Nonmetro poverty rates exceed metro rates for all racial/ethnic groups Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Prevalence of very low food security declined from 2009 to 2010 Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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Consumer spending in low-income countries is more responsive to changes in income Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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About 65 percent of treated U.S. crop acres did not meet nitrogen management criteria in 2006 Monday, September 26, 2011

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Some households no longer eligible for food assistance have unmet food needs Friday, September 23, 2011

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Prevalence of food insecurity varies from State to State Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Growth of GE crops 1996-2011 Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Median farm household income forecast up in 2011 Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Nonmetro poverty rate holds at 16.5 percent in 2010; metro rate increases to 14.9 percent Monday, September 19, 2011

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2011 ratio of stocks-to-use for total world grains and oilseeds near record low Friday, September 16, 2011

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India recently experienced increases in food price inflation Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Middle-income households made biggest cuts to food spending during recession Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Livestock byproducts boost industry profits Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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Rebates allow more people to participate in WIC Monday, September 12, 2011

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Net farm income forecast to exceed $100 billion in 2011 Thursday, September 08, 2011

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Prevalence of food insecurity in 2010 essentially the same as in 2009 Thursday, September 08, 2011

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Despite a higher yield, the U.S. 2011/12 rice crop is projected to decline Wednesday, September 07, 2011

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A record soybean supply in Brazil is seen to expand exports Tuesday, September 06, 2011

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Recession and higher food prices pushed up share of income spent on food by low-income Americans Friday, September 02, 2011

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Share of total cotton consumption by major spinners Thursday, September 01, 2011

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Farm programs accounted for a substantial share of crop revenue in the Northern Plains Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Both corn and soybean acreage increased in response to the expansion in ethanol production Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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America’s sweet tooth not as sweet as a decade earlier Monday, August 29, 2011

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Apple growers indicated a variety of reasons for choosing to farm organically in 2007 Friday, August 26, 2011

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SNAP redemptions per store grew most in nonmetro counties Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Trends in U.S. farm real estate values Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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USDA conservation spending on working agricultural lands bucks long-term trend Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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U.S. supply of nitrogen-based fertilizer coming more from abroad Monday, August 22, 2011

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U.S. cattle numbers have declined while beef production has risen Thursday, August 18, 2011

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SNAP is the largest of USDA's food assistance programs Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Nonmetro families in deep poverty reached a 20-year high in 2009 Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Full ownership is more common among smaller farms Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Real wage rates for farmworkers vs other nonfarm workers Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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American diets are out of balance with dietary recommendations Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Grains provided nearly a quarter of daily calories for the average American in 2009 Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Top U.S. apple varieties, conventional and organic, 2007 Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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U.S. cherry retail prices declining Monday, August 08, 2011

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Population change for Hispanics, 2000-2010 Friday, August 05, 2011

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Population change from the 2010 Census Wednesday, August 03, 2011

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Food and beverage processing plants located across the U.S. Wednesday, August 03, 2011

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U.S. apple production, by State Wednesday, August 03, 2011

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Grocery store sales growth, 1999-2009 Tuesday, August 02, 2011

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Future growth in agricultural productivity is sensitive to public R&D investments Monday, August 01, 2011

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Anatomy of a price spike Friday, July 29, 2011

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Global expansion in modern grocery retailing Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Trends in global food aid Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Pigs per litter reaches a record high Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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The grassland-cropland margin Monday, July 25, 2011

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Comparing four international food commodity price indices Friday, July 22, 2011

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Potato prices continue to rise Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Inflation-adjusted prices for carbonated drinks have fallen over the last 30 years Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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Agricultural land values vary across States Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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July is peak month for USDA’s Summer Food Service Program Monday, July 18, 2011

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Farm employment has increased in the last two years Friday, July 15, 2011

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Adoption of "stacked" GE varieties of corn accelerates Thursday, July 14, 2011

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Share of foodstore sales by retail segment, 2009 Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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The eventual exit of older farmers appears less ominous based on the types of farms they operate Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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U.S. beef production and exports Monday, July 11, 2011

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Largest four grocery retailers accounted for 37 percent of U.S. grocery sales in 2009 Friday, July 08, 2011

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SNAP participation, poverty, and unemployment, 1980-2010 Thursday, July 07, 2011

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Seasonal timing of production benefits Brazil cotton Wednesday, July 06, 2011

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Shifting composition of global meat production has implications for feed use Tuesday, July 05, 2011

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Some key crop-related expenses forecast up in 2011 Friday, July 01, 2011

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China's corn production and domestic use Thursday, June 30, 2011

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Beef exports are booming Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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Cotton yields in Brazil have risen the fastest of major world producers in recent years Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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Fresh papayas: U.S. imports and consumption Monday, June 27, 2011

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Rising export commodity prices can mitigate the impact of higher prices for food imports Friday, June 24, 2011

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Expanding the ethanol industry may influence long-term trends in the livestock industry Thursday, June 23, 2011

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Farm assets remain a large portion of the operator household portfolio Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Growth in farm to school programs Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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Fresh pineapples: U.S. imports and consumption Monday, June 20, 2011

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U.S. wheat planted area has trended down for many years Friday, June 17, 2011

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Cattle exported from Mexico to the United States, 1989-2009 Thursday, June 16, 2011

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Several factors influence food-related energy use Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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Low-income Americans' response to price changes for fruits and vegetables Tuesday, June 14, 2011

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Consumption of cheese is key for U.S. dairy Monday, June 13, 2011

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ACRE payments for corn are concentrated in the Midwest Friday, June 10, 2011

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Most farmers operate debt free Thursday, June 09, 2011

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Urban areas prove profitable for farmers selling directly to consumers Wednesday, June 08, 2011

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Western U.S. has the highest number of organic dairy cows per farm but the fewest farms Tuesday, June 07, 2011

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Large farms account for increasing share of agricultural sales Monday, June 06, 2011

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Eating out increases daily caloric intake Friday, June 03, 2011

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Broiler contracts often specify very short durations Thursday, June 02, 2011

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People in the South and West have lower health insurance coverage than others Wednesday, June 01, 2011

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Net farm income expected to increase 20 percent in 2011 Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Additional SNAP benefits provided by the 2009 stimulus package improved food security Friday, May 27, 2011

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During 2000-20, baby boomer migration will likely contribute to rural population growth Thursday, May 26, 2011

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Geography of broadband internet providers Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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Nonmetro populations have higher rates of chronic disease Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Store brand food product introductions set record in 2009 Monday, May 23, 2011

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2007-09 recession deepens nonmetro poverty, especially for children Friday, May 20, 2011

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California, Florida, and Washington are largest fruit-producing States Thursday, May 19, 2011

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Fewer cows but more milk through 2020 Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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High-income households outspent other households on fruit and vegetables Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Geographic distribution of EITC to rural filers Monday, May 16, 2011

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New food product introductions shrink for second consecutive year Friday, May 13, 2011

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Rice farming is projected to remain a competitive planting option among major row crops Thursday, May 12, 2011

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Links between energy and agricultural markets Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Where are food deserts in the U.S.? Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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The size of government payments to farmers varies spatially Monday, May 09, 2011

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U.S. blueberry consumption climbs Friday, May 06, 2011

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About two-thirds of U.S. agricultural imports from Mexico consists of beer, vegetables, and fruit Thursday, May 05, 2011

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Prevalence of food insecurity varies from State to State Wednesday, May 04, 2011

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Ethanol production, along with other factors, affects agricultural commodity markets Tuesday, May 03, 2011

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Farm operations' use of input procurement and marketing practices Monday, May 02, 2011

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Poverty does not drive outmigration in most nonmetro counties Friday, April 29, 2011

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No-till percentages increased between 2000 and 2007 Thursday, April 28, 2011

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U.S. agricultural exports to Korea Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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Commodity composition of Japan's agricultural imports Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Food away from home and self-rated diet quality Monday, April 25, 2011

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Organic fruits and vegetables continue to lead organic sales Friday, April 22, 2011

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Recent orange juice sales decline Thursday, April 21, 2011

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History of the Conservation Reserve Program Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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Food security status of U.S. households, 2009 Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Country shares of Japan’s agricultural imports Monday, April 18, 2011

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NAFTA trade has more than tripled since its inception in 1994 Friday, April 15, 2011

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Farm debt projected up slightly in 2011 Thursday, April 14, 2011

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One third of farm householders are 65 and older Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Number of infants and women participating in WIC falls Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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While U.S. soybean exports have grown over the last 25 years, the share of global trade has declined Monday, April 11, 2011

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U.S. farms: numbers, size, and land in farms Friday, April 08, 2011

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How producers and consumers respond to nutrition information: the case of whole grains Thursday, April 07, 2011

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U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crop adoption has grown steadily since their introduction in 1996 Wednesday, April 06, 2011

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Density of farmers’ markets highest in rural counties Tuesday, April 05, 2011

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Ethanol refineries locate near feedstock sources Monday, April 04, 2011

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A relatively low dollar implies good prospects for U.S. agricultural trade Friday, April 01, 2011

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Small commercial farms accounted for a considerable share of production for some commodities Thursday, March 31, 2011

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Households are the biggest energy users in food system Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Outlook for U.S. agricultural trade Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Taxing caloric sweetened beverages to curb obesity Monday, March 28, 2011

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Where does the food dollar go? Friday, March 25, 2011

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Expenditures for food assistance continue to increase Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Global cotton trade rises in 2010/11 Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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U.S. agricultural productivity continues to rise Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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More farms find methane digesters profitable at higher carbon prices Monday, March 21, 2011

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More Americans relied on food assistance during recession Friday, March 18, 2011

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Income growth in developing countries can increase global food demand and trade Thursday, March 17, 2011

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Food spending dipped during recession Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Corn use prospects up in 2010/11 Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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Growth in nonmetro poverty is tied to recessionary increases in unemployment Monday, March 14, 2011

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Location of agritourism farms influenced by amenities Friday, March 11, 2011

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Average farm household income continues to exceed average U.S. household income Thursday, March 10, 2011

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Farmers develop strategies to reduce energy input costs Wednesday, March 09, 2011

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Chinese apple juice export growth follows investments in the industry Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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Contracting expands for field crops Monday, March 07, 2011

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Vegetable production is concentrated on large farms Friday, March 04, 2011

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Income from wage and salary jobs is the largest contributor to farm operator off-farm income Thursday, March 03, 2011

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The foodservice industry is a large and growing market Wednesday, March 02, 2011

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Importance of government payments varies regionally Tuesday, March 01, 2011

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March planting intentions and weather are keys to price prospects for corn Monday, February 28, 2011

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Food prices forecast up in 2011 Friday, February 25, 2011

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Growth in corn-based ethanol production in the United States projected to slow Thursday, February 24, 2011

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There is considerable regional disparity in the outlook for 2011 farm business income Wednesday, February 23, 2011