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Farm sector profits forecast to stabilize in 2017
This year’s net farm income is relatively stable, but still down from recent averages.
Dec 5, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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60 Percent of households in 800 rural counties have wired broadband
Internet service providers have been increasing access to broadband in rural areas by expanding…
Nov 27, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Markets
Easy access to supermarket varies by county
Distance from a supermarket or large grocery store offering a variety of affordable and…
Nov 27, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Productivity has driven the growth in U.S. agricultural output
Technological developments in agriculture have been influential in driving changes in the farm sector.…
Nov 27, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
California leads the nation in ag export value
In 2016, California led the nation in terms of agricultural export value, estimated at…
Nov 10, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Rented farmland mostly in Central U.S.
Most of the U.S.’ rented farmland is found in the Corn Belt, Northern Plains,…
Nov 3, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service