Who Is (And Isn’t) Representing America’s Farmers In Congress
The USDA’s 2017 Ag Census recently revealed which congressional districts represent the most farm producers.
Farmers Using More Conservation Techniques Despite Lower Enrollment In Federal Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture data show the amount of land in the largest federal conservation programs has decreased nationwide and in many Midwest and Plains states. But that doesn’t mean farmers are ignoring soil health, nutrient runoff or erosion problems.
By The Numbers: What The USDA’s Latest Census Tells Us About American Agriculture
It’s been five years since the last ag census. Since 2012, the U.S. has lost about 70,000 farms, saw the average age of farmers go up and prices for certain commodities go down.