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Economic Research Service
@USDA_ERS
The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources & Rural America from USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).
Washington, DC
ers.usda.gov
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    Economic Research Service
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    The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) at a Glance visualization provides highlights of the monthly WASDE projections for all field crops and livestock. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-ec…
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    Data Update: Wheat Data Contains statistics on wheat— including domestic wheat data by class as well as international wheat statistics. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….
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    ERS' Wheat Data Visualization offers users an interactive way to explore trends using the latest Wheat Data. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….
    ERS's Wheat Data Visualization.
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 9
    Data Update: U.S. Agricultural Trade Data Contains current and historical data on U.S. agricultural exports and imports. See latest update: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 7
    Join the USDA team! USDA’s Economic Research Service is hiring for an Employee Resource Specialist. Visit usajobs.gov/job/875149800to learn more about the vacancy announcement, and apply by July 15, 2026.
    USDA Economic Research Service job vacancy announcement for an Employee Resource Specialist. The graphic features the USDA logo, a green background, and a photo of golden wheat under a blue sky. Text includes: 'Grade GS-0301-09/11,' 'Location: Kansas City, MO,' and 'Apply by July 15, 2026.'
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 8
    Data Update: Livestock and Meat International Trade Contains monthly and annual data for imports and exports of live cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats, as well as beef and veal, pork, lamb and mutton, chicken meat, turkey meat, and eggs. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/…
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 7
    ERS’s latest report examines access to WIC-authorized vendors and the availability of fixed and mobile high-speed internet across U.S. census tracts, providing context for how online options could support WIC participants’ access to services. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/1…
    Cover of a USDA Economic Research Service report titled 'Access to WIC‑Authorized Vendors and High-speed Internet Services in Urban and Rural Areas.' The design includes illustrated urban and rural landscapes across a U.S. map, along with photos of caregivers using WIC-related technology, a laptop, a payment card, and fresh foods. A large WIC benefits card illustration appears in the corner. Report authors and publication details are listed on the left.
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 7
    Join the USDA team! USDA’s Economic Research Service is hiring for an Employee Resource Specialist. Visit usajobs.gov/job/875149800to learn more about the vacancy announcement, and apply by July 15, 2026.
    USDA Economic Research Service job vacancy announcement for an Employee Resource Specialist. The graphic features the USDA logo, a green background, and a photo of golden wheat under a blue sky. Text includes: 'Grade GS-0301-09/11,' 'Location: Kansas City, MO,' and 'Apply by July 15, 2026.'
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 7
    Value of agricultural products varied by farm type, with large-scale family farms dominating many commodities in 2024. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….
    Stacked bar chart showing the share of production value of selected commodities by farm type in 2024.
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 1
    📢Call for Papers📢 The National Bureau of Economic Research, @nberpubs , in partnership with @USDA_ERS , is seeking submissions for a workshop on Economic Measurement in Agricultural Economy. Due August 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT Learn more: nber.org/calls-papers-a…
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    NBER
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    May 14
    Open call for papers, Economic Measurement in the Agricultural Economy. Conference to be held in Washington, DC on November 6, 2026. Submit papers by 11:59pm EDT on August 18, 2026. More information: nber.org/calls-papers-a…
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 6
    On America’s 250th, we’re grateful for the farmers, researchers, and communities we serve. @USDA_ERS is here to provide the data and analysis that helps keep American agriculture and food systems strong. ers.usda.gov/about-ers
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    Dept. of Agriculture
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    Jul 4
    From the fields and family farms to our ranches, America's strength has always been rooted in the hard work of its people. This Independence Day, we honor that legacy as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary and continue building a stronger future together. Happy Fourth of
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 2
    The ERS Sugar and Sweeteners Yearbook Tables contains summary statistics on U.S. and international sugar and sweetener production, consumption, and trade. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/…
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jul 1
    📢Call for Papers📢 The National Bureau of Economic Research, @nberpubs , in partnership with @USDA_ERS , is seeking submissions for a workshop on Economic Measurement in Agricultural Economy. Due August 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT Learn more: nber.org/calls-papers-a…
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    NBER
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    May 14
    Open call for papers, Economic Measurement in the Agricultural Economy. Conference to be held in Washington, DC on November 6, 2026. Submit papers by 11:59pm EDT on August 18, 2026. More information: nber.org/calls-papers-a…
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    Jul 1
    Here’s the scoop for National Ice Cream Month: ERS data show people in the U.S. consumed an estimated 12 pounds of regular ice cream per person in 2024. Dig into ERS Dairy Data for more dairy consumption trends: ers.usda.gov/data-products/…
    The right side shows a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream—yellow on top and chocolate below. On the left, text reads: “Here’s the scoop! 12 pounds per person — Regular ice cream consumed per person in the U.S. in 2024.” A note at the bottom cites USDA, Economic Research Service, Dairy Data.
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    Economic Research Service
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    Jun 30
    Irrigated area increased more than 10-fold from 1890 to 2022, while per acre water use has declined since 1969. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/…
    Line chart showing U.S. irrigated acreage and water use per acre irrigated, 1890-2022.
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