Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production

Crop Production / Grain Farming / Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
Oilseed Farming / Vegetable and Melon Farming
Animal Production / Cattle Ranching / Hog and Pig Farming
http://www.firstresearch.com
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
Information resources available from this organization include:

Amber Waves
http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/
Monthly publication includes various articles addressing agriculture issues, trends, and outlook. Available free online.

Research Reports
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Comprehensive listing of research reports addressing various aspects of agricultural crop and livestock production. All reports are accessible free online.

National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Statistics
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Ag_Statistics/index.asp
Annual reference book covering agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Available free online.

Animal and Crop Production
http://www.ibisworld.com  Individual reports cover 22 different industry segments.
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


IRS Audit Technique Guides
Farmers / Swine Farm Industry
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. Publication is available free online.

Industry Market Research Reports
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Agriculture-Forestry-Fishing-Hunting"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Agriculture-Forestry-Fishing-Hunting"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Economy
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Topics covered include farm structure and characteristics, costs of production, financial management and performance, and income estimates and forecasts. All information is accessible 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 accessible free online.


Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Economy
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ResearchReports.htm
Topics covered include farm employment and wages and income estimates and forecasts. All information is accessible 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
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Agricultural Workers
http://www.bls.gov/agricultural-workers.htm
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers
http://www.bls.gov/farmers-ranchers-and-agricultural-managers.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available 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 available free online.




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