US hog inventory up 2% from June USDA's NASS surveys 4,535 operators nationwide during the first half of September 2024. Industry News September 30, 2024 No Comments Hog producers intend to have 2.96 million sows farrow between September and November 2024.Read More
USDA forecasts soybean production up from 2023 Soybean production forecast at a record-high 4.59 billion bushels. Industry News August 13, 2024 No Comments NASS forecasts corn production down from 2023.Read More
US hog inventory up 1% NASS surveys 4,524 operators across the nation. Industry News June 28, 2024 No Comments Iowa hog producers account for the largest inventory among the states, at 24.6 million head.Read More
USDA survey studies forest and grazing conservation practices USDA mails its Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. Industry News June 25, 2024 No Comments USDA utilizes data to help improve voluntary conservation programs.Read More
USDA's NASS cancels July Cattle report The decision to discontinue these surveys and reports results from appropriated budget levels. Industry News April 10, 2024 No Comments USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service discontinues all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. Read More
US hog inventory up 1% USDA's NASS surveys 4,509 swine operators across the nation during the first half of March. Industry News March 29, 2024 No Comments Iowa hog producers account for the largest inventory among the states, at 25.2 million head. Read More
Ag census data shows 40% of farmland used for beef cattle production Data shows rise of new and young producers. Industry News February 15, 2024 No Comments USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announces the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture.Read More
US cattle inventory down 2% As of Jan. 1, 2024, there are 87.2 million head of cattle and calves on US farms. Industry News February 5, 2024 No Comments USDA's NASS surveys approximately 36,300 operators across the nation for its Cattle report.Read More
USDA conducts 2023 Census of Aquaculture NASS will release the data from the Census of Aquaculture on Dec. 16, 2024. Industry News December 5, 2023 No Comments The deadline to respond is Jan. 15, 2024. Read More
USDA conducts study focusing on sheep health and management A select sample of 4,940 sheep producers with at least one ewe receive a questionnaire. Industry News November 30, 2023 No Comments The USDA's National Animal Health Monitoring System and the National Agricultural Statistics Service partner to conduct a national sheep industry study.Read More