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The Evolving Distribution of Payments From Commodity, Conservation, and Federal Crop Insurance Programs
EIB-184, November 30, 2017Changes in U.S. agricultural structure have changed the distribution of Government farm payments over time. Commodity program payments, some conservation program payments, and Federal crop insurance indemnities have shifted to larger farms.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: November 2017
AES-102, November 30, 2017This report discusses November 2017 USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY2018. Exports are forecast at $140.0 billion in FY2018 and imports are expected to reach $117.0 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $23.0 billion.
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Independent Grocery Stores in the Changing Landscape of the U.S. Food Retail Industry
ERR-240, November 22, 2017Independent grocery stores are a large part of the U.S. food retail industry. In 2015, independent grocery stores generated $70 billion in sales, and, on average, outnumbered chain stores in remote rural counties.
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An Assessment of Product Turnover in the U.S. Food Industry and Effects on Nutrient Content
EIB-183, November 20, 2017ERS researchers assess U.S. food products’ marketplace entry and exit rates in 2008-12 and break down these changes across food categories. They also examine some of the implications product turnover may hold for nutritional content.
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Federal Nutrition and Organic Labels Paved the Way for Single-Trait Label Claims
Amber Waves, November 17, 2017Experience with private-sector and Federal food label claims provides insights into the tradeoffs and economic effects when the Federal Government intervenes—or chooses not to—in food labeling.
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Beyond Nutrition and Organic Labels—30 Years of Experience With Intervening in Food Labels
ERR-239, November 17, 2017ERS researchers examine five food label case studies that show the economic effects and tradeoffs involved in setting product standards, verifying claims, and enforcing truthfulness.
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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: November 2017
SSSM-351, November 16, 2017Larger ending stocks projected for both 2016/17 and 2017/18.
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Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: November 2017
LDPM-281, November 16, 2017The Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for November 2017 analyzes economic impacts on animal product markets of month-to-month changes in USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates Report.
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Rural America at a Glance, 2017 Edition
EIB-182, November 16, 2017The rural population is shrinking due to outmigration of young adults, fewer births, increased mortality among working-age adults, and an aging population. Rural job growth since 2011 has been well below the urban growth rate.
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Feed Outlook: November 2017
FDS-17K, November 14, 2017The November 2017 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2016/17 and projections for 2017/18 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Rice Outlook: November 2017
RCS-17K, November 14, 2017The November 2017 Rice Outlook Report will contain updated U.S. and global rice market forecasts for 2017/18.
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Wheat Outlook: November 2017
WHS-17K, November 14, 2017The November 2017 outlook for both the U.S. and global wheat markets is analyzed based on the latest projections contained in USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.
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Oil Crops Outlook: November 2017
OCS-17K, November 14, 2017Export competition suppresses expansion of U.S. soybean sales.
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The Global Landscape of Agricultural Trade, 1995-2014
EIB-181, November 13, 2017Global agricultural trade volume increased steadily and quickly over 1995-2014, averaging above 3.5 percent per year. Growth occurred across all major categories, led by trade in oilseeds/oilseed products.
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Tax Policy Can Alter Farm Asset Investment Decisions
Amber Waves, November 06, 2017Farming requires a substantial investment in assets such as barns, machinery, and equipment. Two IRS provisions, section 179 and bonus depreciation, allow farms (and all businesses) to deduct the cost of these assets in their first year of service. These deductions can be used together to accelerate the recovery of the asset’s cost, thereby reducing a farmer’s taxable income sooner than otherwise.
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Nearly 30 Percent of the Times That USDA SNAP Households Acquire Food, the Food Is Free
Amber Waves, November 06, 2017SNAP participants report a higher share of free food acquisition events from schools and family and friends than low-income and higher income non-SNAP households.
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Number of Food and Beverage Processing Plants Varies Across the United States
Amber Waves, November 06, 2017In 2015, five States—California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois—accounted for 38 percent of the Nation’s food and beverage processing plants.
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Low Wholesale Turkey Prices in 2017 Should Translate to Lower Costs for Consumers This Thanksgiving
Amber Waves, November 06, 2017A recent ERS study compared wholesale and retail price movements for whole turkeys leading up to Thanksgiving. Findings suggest that retail markups are usually at their lowest as the holiday approaches.
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The Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
Amber Waves, November 06, 2017ERS recently published estimates of income and price elasticities, a measure of how responsive consumers are to income and price changes, for 11 food groups and 164 countries.
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Follow the Food Dollars
Amber Waves, October 30, 2017A new infographic illustrates the cost components for, or value added by, 12 industry groups involved in producing and marketing the foods and beverages bought by U.S. consumers.