Highlights From the 2013 Farm Income Forecast
February 25, 2013
Net farm income for 2013 is forecast at $128.2 billion, up nearly 14 percent from the 2012 revised forecast. This year’s net farm income is expected to be the highest since 1973 after adjusting for inflation.
Health and Nutrition Claims on New Food Products
February 20, 2013
New food products introduced with voluntary health- and nutrition-related claims accounted for 43.1 percent of all new U.S. food product introductions in 2010, up from 25.2 percent in 2001 and 34.6 percent in 1989.
Long-term agricultural projections to 2022
February 11, 2013
USDA-projected longrun developments for global agriculture reflect steady world economic growth and continued demand for biofuels, which combine to support increases in consumption, trade, and prices.
Tax Reform: Potential Impact on Farms and Rural Households
February 04, 2013
Key elements of proposed tax reform, reducing accelerated deductions for capital purchases and raising capital gains tax rates, could increase tax liabilities for many farmers. Other elements could reduce tax liabilities.
Rising Grain Exports from Former Soviet Union
February 04, 2013
The three major grain-producing countries of the former Soviet Union--Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine--have become a large grain-exporting region. This report examines the causes and provides the 10-year outlook for the region's exports.
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers at a Glance
January 30, 2013
In 2011, beginning farms and ranches accounted for 22 percent of the 2 million U.S. family farms and 10 percent of the value of agricultural production by family farms. How do beginning farmers and ranchers compare to established ones?
Cotton and Hydropower in Central Asia
January 15, 2013
Heightened use of hydropower increases competition between local energy and agriculture sectors for scarce supplies of water. Although this may raise cotton prices locally, it has minimal effect on global prices.