DATE: 10 February, 2026
SECTOR: U.S. Agriculture, Farms & Ranches
SOURCE: USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)
TOPIC: Characteristics and structure of U.S. farms and ranches
SUMMARY: An annual overview of the structure and characteristics of U.S. farms and ranches, drawing on the latest Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) data.
DESCRIPTION: This annual report from the USDA Economic Research Service offers a detailed snapshot of the structure and characteristics of U.S. agriculture, drawing on the latest data from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). It examines key features of the sector, including farm ownership, scale, production types and income sources, providing insight into how farms and ranches across the United States operate today.
The report also underscores the enduring role of family farming in the U.S. agricultural landscape – accounting for 97 percent of all farms and ranches – while exploring how different farm types contribute to aggregate agricultural production.
Access the full report: America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance
