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Major Uses of Land in the United States, 2017
This study presents findings from the most recent (2017) inventory of U.S. major land uses, drawing on data from various Federal agencies.
U.S. Certified Organic Dairy Production: Three Decades of Growth
U.S. dairy farmers increased organic milk production over the last three decades. This report summarizes how certified U.S. organic dairy farms have changed and how they differ by size and region.
Household Food Security in the United States in 2023
An estimated 13.5 percent of households (18.0 million) were food insecure in 2023, meaning they had difficulty at some time during the year providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources.
International Food Security Assessment, 2024–34
While global food insecurity remains high, 313 million fewer people are estimated to be food insecure in 2024 than in 2023 due to growth in per capita GDP and easing of international and domestic food price levels for most commodities.
Measurement of Output, Inputs, and Total Factor Productivity in U.S. Agricultural Productivity Accounts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been monitoring the U.S. farm sector’s productivity performance since the 1960s. The Economic Research Service estimates show that between 1948 and 2021, total farm output grew by 1.46 percent annually with total factor productivity growth being the primary driver.
Land Use of Rejected, Enrolled, and Expiring Fields in the Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program pays (CRP) landowners to plant environmentally beneficial land covers instead of crops. This report determines the types of land uses removed from production when enrolled in CRP.
ERS Joins AAEA’s 2024 Annual Meeting
USDA’s Economic Research Service joins the 2024 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting July 28 - 30, 2024.
U.S. Agricultural Exports in Southeast Asia
USDA, ERS finds that U.S. competitors’ share of agricultural exports to Southeast Asia increased from 2012 to 2022, while the U.S. share remained stagnant. This report examines possible reasons—such as competitors’ advantages—and ways the U.S. position could be improved.
Structure, Costs, and Technology Used on U.S. Dairy Farms
Over the past two decades, the U.S. dairy industry has evolved, with fewer dairy farms producing more milk. This raises questions about how dairy farms have changed. This report addresses these questions and how dairy farms differ by size of the operation and by region.