Agricultural Statistics 2016

The Agricultural Statistics is published each year to provide reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. It includes tables of annual data covering a wide variety of facts, with most statistics representing actual counts and others being estimates made by the Department of Agriculture. The estimates are subject to revision as more data become available. This volume is of interest to professionals in various fields, including farmers, ranchers, soil conservationists, surveyors, agricultural economist consultants, livestock manufacturers, feedlot operators, food distributors, animal scientists, food chemists, food brokers, farm and land appraisers, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 510 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Agricultural Statistics, a comprehensive reference book, is published annually to cater to the diverse requirements of understanding agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Its extensive tables of annual data encompass a wide range of facts presented in user-friendly formats. Many of the statistics presented in these tables represent actual counts of the items covered, providing valuable insights into the current state of agriculture.

However, it is important to note that a significant portion of the statistics pertains to foreign trade and government programs, such as the number and amounts of loans provided to farmers by institutions like the Commodity Credit Corporation. These data are derived from actual counts and provide valuable information about government interventions in the agricultural sector.

In addition to the actual data, Agricultural Statistics also includes estimates made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These estimates are specifically designed to provide timely current state and national totals and averages for crops, livestock, and poultry. The Department of Agriculture conducts sample surveys of farmers and individuals involved in agricultural business to gather the necessary data. These survey data are complemented by information from the Censuses of Agriculture, which are conducted every five years, and check data from various sources to ensure accuracy.

While estimates are subject to revision as more data become available from commercial or government sources, the totals for the United States shown in the various tables on area, production, numbers, price, value, supplies, and disposition are based on official Department estimates. These estimates exclude states for which no official estimates are compiled, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the agricultural landscape.

The extensive table data in Agricultural Statistics encompass a wide range of statistics related to various aspects of agriculture. These include statistics on grain and feed, cotton, tobacco, sugar crops, honey, oilseeds, fats, and oils, vegetables and melons, hay, seeds, and minor field crops, cattle, hogs, and sheep, dairy and poultry, insurance, credit, and cooperatives, agricultural conservation, and fores. Each section provides detailed information on the production, consumption, and distribution of agricultural products, enabling stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector.

In conclusion, Agricultural Statistics serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, farmers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Its comprehensive tables of annual data, along with estimates and check data, provide a rich source of information that helps in making informed decisions and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Weight: 708g
Dimension: 227 x 154 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781598889604