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Growing our Future with Military Children

Christine Tomkus, Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager, USDA

April is the Month of the Military Child.

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Agriculture Across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Terry Matlock, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of life in the U.S. Delta Region consisting of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Research and Science

USDA Science Powering Your Game Day

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist

This weekend, millions will be watching the big game.

Research and Science

Are Crawfish Counted in the Ag Census in Louisiana?

December 27, 2019 Kathy Broussard, Louisiana State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

Louisiana’s diverse agriculture does in fact include crawfish. While the Census of Agriculture doesn’t count every crawfish harvested, it does capture the value of sales from commercial producers.

Research and Science

Agriculture Grows in the Land of the Midnight Sun

December 27, 2019 Suzan Benz, Alaska State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

The 2017 Census of Agriculture showed farming in Alaska is thriving and growing across many different sectors. Alaska saw increases in the number of farms with cut flowers, hogs, layers, vegetables, bees and honey, bedding plants, food crops grown under cover and more.

Research and Science

That's a Wrap! ARS's 2019 Highlights

December 20, 2019 Nancy Vanatta, Information Specialist, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Hard to believe 2019 is almost over. With New Year's Eve fast approaching, it's that time of year when many of us take a moment to reflect on all the things we accomplished during the year.

Research and Science

Cheese and So Much More: Ag Census Data Show Multi-Faceted Wisconsin Farm Economy

December 19, 2019 Greg Bussler, Wisconsin State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

Wisconsin (PDF, 941 KB) is known as America’s Dairyland; however, the 2017 Census of Agriculture data show us that Wisconsin has a diverse agricultural industry. It’s no surprise Wisconsin ranks number one in cheese production, but did you know it also ranks number one in corn for silage, cranberry...

Research and Science

Nevada – We Grow Things Here!

December 12, 2019 Scot Rumburg, Nevada State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

While UFO spotting on the Alien Highway and non-stop entertainment in Las Vegas beckon people all over the world to Nevada, many might miss out on the thriving agricultural community that lives and works throughout every county in the state. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, over 3,400...

Research and Science

Talking Turkey

December 11, 2019 Kim Ha, Market and Trade Economics Division, Economic Research Service

Did you know that between 2014 and 2018 approximately two thirds of U.S. turkey meat was produced in just six states: Minnesota, Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, and Iowa? Minnesota, the largest producer, produces more than 15 percent of U.S. turkey meat annually.

Research and Science

A Rare Glimpse at Traditional Crops Grown in New Mexico

December 05, 2019 Longino Bustillos, New Mexico State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

Farming has been a part of New Mexico for over 2,500 years, ever since Native Americans first grew corn, squash, and beans throughout the region. The 2017 Census of Agriculture provides a rare look into our state’s agriculture crop acreages and livestock numbers. For instance, the 2017 Ag Census...

Research and Science