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Food Price Outlook 26 May 2012 | 02:00 am
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures price changes for all consumer goods and services, including food, whereas the CPI for food measures the changes in the retail prices of only food items. The CP...
Monthly Milk Cost of Production 26 May 2012 | 01:00 am
National monthly milk cost-of-production estimates are released during the last week of each month. Annual milk cost-of-production estimates are available by State and by size of operation starting in...
The Potential Impact of Changes in Immigration Policy on U.S. Agriculture and the Market for Hired Farm Labor: A Simulation Analysis 23 May 2012 | 06:00 am
Large shifts in the supply of foreign-born, hired farm labor resulting from substantial changes in U.S. immigration laws or policies could have significant economic implications. A computable general ...
The 2008-09 Recession and Recovery Implications for the Growth and Financial Health of U.S. Agriculture 23 May 2012 | 04:00 am
U.S. agriculture was better positioned than most United States industries entering the recession, was less affected by the recession than most other industries, and is well positioned to continue to d...
Feed Grains Database 22 May 2012 | 01:00 am
Interactive database that contains statistics on four feed grains (corn, grain sorghum, barley, and oats), foreign coarse grains (feed grains plus rye, millet, and mixed grains), hay, and related item...
Wheat Data 22 May 2012 | 01:00 am
This data product contains statistics on wheat - including the five classes of wheat: hard red winter, hard red spring, soft red winter, white, and durum - and rye. Includes data published in the mont...
Farm Activities Associated With Rural Development Initiatives 17 May 2012 | 06:00 am
Since 2002, USDAs Rural Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee program has increased its emphasis on farm-related business activities associated with renewable energy, local/regional food, and va...
Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends on How You Measure the Price 17 May 2012 | 06:00 am
Most Americans consume diets that do not meet Federal dietary recommendations. A common explanation is that healthier foods are more expensive than less healthy foods. To investigate this assumption, ...
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook 17 May 2012 | 01:00 am
Timely livestock, dairy, and poultry information, focusing on current and forecast production, price, and trade statistics for each of the sectors.
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook 16 May 2012 | 08:00 am
Examines world and U.S. production, consumption, trade, stocks, and prices for beet and cane sugar, and high fructose corn syrup.
