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Rural population declined since 2010
More people are leaving the rural U.S. than are moving in, and more people…
Sep 19, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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Export value forecast up in 2017, slightly down in 2018
Agricultural export value for 2017 is estimated to be higher than last year, though…
Sep 15, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Larger family farms perform better financially
Ongoing innovations in agriculture have enabled a single farmer, or farm family, to manage…
Sep 4, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Beginning midsize farms held steady 2005-2014
The aging of the overall farm population raises questions about whether there are enough…
Aug 28, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Commodity volatility doesn’t equal retail price volatility
Favorable weather conditions as well as droughts and floods can lead to changes in…
Aug 28, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service
Policy
Rural incomes consistently below urban incomes
In 2015, the median household income for rural (nonmetro) counties rose to $44,212, a…
Aug 14, 2017 · By USDA Economic Research Service