For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Amber Waves
http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/
Monthly publication includes various articles addressing agriculture issues, trends, and
outlook. Available free online.
Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Research Reports
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Comprehensive listing of reports addressing various aspects of agricultural crop and livestock
production. All reports available free online.
National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Statistics
http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/agstats.htm
Annual reference book covering agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities,
costs, and returns. Available free online.
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Farmers / Grain Farmers / Tobacco / General Livestock / Poultry / Swine
Farming - Specific Income Issues and Farm Cooperative
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary focus on accounting and tax issues. Available free
online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Agricultural Production / Services
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources
which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
and Outlook.
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Economic
Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Structure, Income, and Performance
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Report categories include costs of production, employment and wages, financial performance,
income estimates, income forecasts, structure and characteristics, and small farms. All
reports free online.
The AG Risk Education Library, University of Minnesota
Financial Analysis
http://www.agrisk.umn.edu/Library/Topics.aspx?LIB=AR
Select "Financial"
Extensive library of financial analysis studies, including financial ratio analysis, production
costs, and financial statements, for agricultural crop and livestock producers. All studies
are free online.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms, small
business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics, RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering
a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
Ratios.
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Economic
Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Structure, Income, and Performance
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Report categories include costs of production, employment and wages, financial performance,
income estimates, income forecasts, structure and characteristics, and small farms. All
reports free online.
The AG Risk Education Library, University of Minnesota
Wages and Benefits
http://www.agrisk.umn.edu/Library/Topics.aspx?LIB=AR
Select "Human"
Wages and benefits studies for agricultural crop and livestock producers. All studies
are free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Agricultural Production / Services
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information. All information is free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Agriculture
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is free online.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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