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Quarter of farms participated in USDA aid programs
One-quarter of all U.S. farm operations participated in USDA direct payment programs in 2022,…
Aug 30, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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Animal fat imports surge to meet diesel production demand
U.S. imports of animal fats, greases, and processed oils—including used cooking oil—skyrocketed to nearly…
Aug 23, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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Larger farms received highest energy payments
Energy payments to farm operations increased with the number of acres owned. These payments…
Aug 23, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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Solar projects mostly on ag land between 2012-20
More than 70% of large-scale, commercial solar development in rural areas occurred on agricultural…
Aug 2, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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Majority of beef ranches have fewer than 50 cows
Beef cow-calf ranches—operations that raise beef calves at least through weaning—are numerous in the…
Aug 2, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service
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USDA forecasts $4B in conservation payments
USDA Economic Research Service forecasts direct federal payments for conservation programs for 2024 to…
Apr 26, 2024 · By USDA Economic Research Service