Agricultural Crop and Livestock ProductionSIC 0100 | NAICS 110000 The following guide to industry information, research, and analysis provides sources for industry trends and statistics, market research and analysis, financial ratios and salary surveys, and more. Select from the following sections or scroll below to view available resources: For guides to other industries, see our index of over 400 industries. Industry Analysis, Trends, Statistics, and Forecasts
Animal Production / Beef, Chicken, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Sheep & Turkey
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Crop Farming / Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Vegetable, Fruit, Nut & Cotton (view reports) Comprehensive market 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. Report contents include:
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. Oilseed Farming / Vegetable & Melon Farming / Farm Support Services Animal Production / Cattle Ranching / Hog & Pig Farming http://www.firstresearch.com First Research profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations and include a five-year growth forecast. Profile contents include:
National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Statistics http://nass.usda.gov/ 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 Information resources available from this organization include:
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Commodity Outlook 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 Industry Financial Ratios Crop and Livestock Production https://www.bizminer.com Search for "11" to see reports for specific products Five-year financial statement analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios, with data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metro area level.
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. IBISWorld Animal and Crop Production (see links for individual reports) Financial benchmarking section of these reports provides an analysis of income and expenses as a percentage of revenue for agricultural producers, with farm operations covered in individual reports including grain farming, fruit and tree nut farming, oilseed farming, vegetable farming, cotton farming, beef cattle production, hog farming, chicken and turkey production, egg production, and dairy farms. 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 http://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. |