Crop & Livestock Production – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

SIC 01 & 02 | NAICS 111 & 112

The following guide to industry research and analysis provides sources for industry statistics, trends, and forecasts, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.

See the following sections listed below to view available resources by category:

Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

Compensation and Salary Surveys

BV Guides and Databases

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Animal Production / Beef, Chicken, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Sheep & Turkey (view reports)
Crop Farming / Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Vegetable, Fruit, Nut & Cotton (view reports)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample industry research report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Market News
https://www.ams.usda.gov/

Market news section features reports that provide information on price, volume, and market conditions for various farm commodities, with product categories covered by these reports including cotton; dairy and milk products; fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops; organic foods; livestock, poultry, eggs, and grains; and local and regional foods. Reports are categorized by product and are available free online.

National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Statistics
https://usda.library.cornell.edu/

Comprehensive annual publication provides detailed statistical data covering various aspects of farm operations, with topics covered in individual chapters including major crop categories; livestock, dairy, and poultry; farm resources, income, and expenses; stabilization and price support programs; and insurance, credit, and cooperatives. Current and past editions of this report are available free online.

Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Resources available from this organization include:

Farm Economy
http://www.ers.usda.gov/
Economic section covers the financial and economic aspects of farm operations, with topics covered in various reports including long-run agricultural baseline projections, agricultural productivity, commodity outlook, farm and commodity policy, farm structure and organization, income and finances, federal tax issues, household well-being, and land use, value, and tenure. All reports are accessible free online.

Commodity Outlook
http://www.ers.usda.gov/
Monthly reports analyze supply, demand, price, and trade activity for various agricultural commodities, with products covered in individual reports including wheat; feed grains (e.g., corn, sorghum, barley); rice; oil crops; vegetables and pulses (e.g., dry beans, dry peas, lentils); fruit and tree nuts; sugar and sweeteners; livestock, dairy, and poultry; and cotton and wool. All reports can be viewed free online.

Office of the Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Long-term Agricultural Projections
https://www.usda.gov/

Comprehensive annual report provides long-term projections for the agricultural sector over the next
decade, with categories covered in the report including crops (e.g., corn, wheat, soybeans, sorghum, barley, oats, rice, and upland cotton), livestock (e.g., beef, pork, veal, lamb, and mutton), poultry (e.g., broilers, turkeys, and other chickens), and total farm receipts, production expenses, and net income.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Crop and Livestock Production
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "11" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Crop and Livestock Production
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "11" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

IBISWorld Industry Research Reports
Animal Production / Crop Farming
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Sector Income & Finances
http://www.ers.usda.gov/

Various reports included in this section analyze the financial performance of the U.S. farm sector and major crop and livestock farm groups on a historical and prospective basis, with topics covered in the reports including value of production for selected crops and livestock, production expenses by major category, stakeholder payments, and net return to equity owners. All reports are available free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Crop and Animal Production
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for personnel employed in farming activities on a national, state, and metro area basis, with job categories covered in the survey including farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers; first-line supervisors of farmworkers; agricultural inspectors, animal breeders; graders and sorters; agricultural equipment operators; and farmworkers and laborers.

National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Labor Survey
https://nass.usda.gov/

Semiannual survey provides hourly wage data for all workers directly hired by U.S. farms and ranches on a national and regional basis, with hourly wage data reported by type of worker (e.g., field, livestock, and combined), geographic region, state (California, Florida, Hawaii), types of products produced (e.g., field crops, other crops, and livestock and poultry), and farm size based on gross value of annual sales.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData

Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Codes 01 and 02 - Crop and Animal Production

– NAICS Codes 111 and 112 - Crop and Animal Production

Types of establishments included in these codes

Farms - establishments that primarily grow crops, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and other crops, for sale to wholesalers, retailers, and other end-users and/or raise and sell animals, such as cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens, for food or other products.

Greenhouses - establishments that primarily grow plants, flowers, and vegetables in greenhouses, often for sale to wholesalers, retailers, and landscapers. These establishments may also sell directly to consumers.

Hydroponic farms - establishments that primarily grow crops without soil, using nutrient-rich water and controlled environments to promote growth.

Orchards - establishments that primarily grow fruit trees, such as apples, pears, peaches, and oranges, for sale to wholesalers, retailers, and other end-users.

Ranches - establishments that primarily raise and sell grazing animals, such as cattle and horses, often on large tracts of land.

Feedlots - establishments that raise and fatten animals, such as cattle and pigs, for meat production. These establishments often confine large numbers of animals in small spaces and provide them with high-calorie feed to promote rapid weight gain.

Dairy farms - establishments that primarily raise and milk cows, goats, or other animals for the production of milk and other dairy products.

Poultry farms - establishments that primarily raise and sell chickens, turkeys, ducks, or other birds for meat or egg production. These establishments may also provide processing and packaging services for their products.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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Related Industries:
Dairy Products Manufacturers
Farm Machinery and Equipment Dealers
Grain and Flour Mills
Meat and Poultry Processing

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