Feb 24, 2023 · Find statistics and data trends about agriculture, including what is grown and where, the finances of America's farm businesses, and how many people work on American farms. We visualize, explain, and provide objective context using government data to help you better understand the state of the agriculture industry and America's food.

Oct 5, 2023 · Here’s a breakdown of how the federal government has played a role in aiding the nation’s farms through subsidies such as direct payments, crop insurance, and loans.

Jan 19, 2024 · The 100 largest facilities by emissions contributed over 745 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Which states emit the most greenhouse gases? Texas had the largest portion of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 at over 873 million metric tons. That’s 13.8% of total emissions.

Mar 21, 2023 · Where are the farmers working and living? Seventy-four percent of agriculture producers live on farm-operated property. Texas leads all states with the number of farmers: 412,575. That's 3% of the state's labor force. The Midwest rounds out the top five states with the most farmers: Missouri (162,345, or 5% of the labor force)

Mar 21, 2023 · US farmers export just over 20% of what they produce. The rest goes to feeding Americans, feeding livestock, or is turned into biofuels. And the value of US agricultural exports is increasing. The US exported $177 billion worth of agricultural goods in 2021, outpacing 2020 export totals by 18%, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

May 5, 2023 · Honey bee populations face regional challenges, resulting in differing loss rates across the United States. Kansas had the highest average quarterly colony loss rate between 2015 and 2022, losing one-fifth of state honey bee colonies each season. New Mexico and Arizona followed at 18% average quarterly losses over the same period.

Dec 19, 2024 · The federal workforce is larger than the utilities (575,500 people); mining (595,300); and agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries (1.46 million). Learn more about the nation’s fastest-growing professions and get the data directly to your inbox by signing up for our weekly newsletter.

Oct 10, 2024 · About $15.4B in fiscal year (FY) 2021. This total includes money transferred to Oregon’s state government as well as funds sent directly to local entities within the state, such as cities and school districts. Federal funding helps state and local governments pay for things like infrastructure, education, and health care for low-income people.

May 22, 2024 · Immigrant workforce participation varies across industries. In California, the largest difference between foreign-born and native-born workers was in the agriculture/mining industry, where 3.7% of the foreign-born working-age population were employed compared to 1.2% of native-born workers.

Apr 26, 2022 · Where are most US forests located? Most forests in the United States are in the eastern half of the country, where 83% of the forest land is in private ownership. Individual states govern private forestry through state forestry laws, and state laws vary widely. Maine tops all other states in terms of percent covered by forests with 89% forested.