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:
Sample industry report is available free online.
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.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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