Farming Reports Archives

The Economic Value of Corn Farming in the United States for 2024

June 2025. An evaluation of the economic value generated by corn farming in the United States in 2024, with a breakdown by state.

Economic Outcomes of Soil Health and Conservation Practices on U.S. Cropland

June 2025. A look at the challenges U.S. farmers are facing when making decisions about soil health practices, including new insights into how often these are adopted and their impact on crop agriculture profitability.

The 2024 United States Agricultural Export Yearbook

May 2025. A detailed overview of U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, highlighting key export markets and top-performing commodities.

Spatially Resolved Greenhouse Gas Emissions of U.S. Milk Production in 2020

May 2025. A comprehensive farmgate life cycle assessment (LCA) that enhances understanding of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry.

Innovation Today for Tomorrow’s Crops: The Peanut Research Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report

May 2025. The latest annual report from The Peanut Research Foundation, the American Peanut Council's research arm, highlights the latest research innovation and investments aimed at keeping the U.S. peanut industry competitive.

The Value of Grain Exports Study

April 2025. An updated study examining the contributions of U.S. grain exports to the U.S. economy.

The 2025 We Care® Sustainability Report

April 2025. An update on the U.S. pork industry’s progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals and targets.

Tillage intensity reductions when combined with yield increases may slow soil carbon saturation in the United States.

March 2025. A comprehensive study examining the relationship between soil organic carbon levels, reduced tillage and crop yields in the U.S. Midwest

Animal Feed Consumption, February 2025

February 2025. The latest trends in animal feed consumption and sustainability across U.S. livestock, poultry and aquaculture.

America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2024 edition (Report No. EIB-283)

December 2024. This report outlines the characteristics of America’s diverse farms and ranches, including ownership, financial performance and precision agriculture adoption, based on an annual survey.

The Almond Almanac 2024

December 2024. A comprehensive overview of the California almond industry in the 2023/24 crop year, including industry statistics, sustainability progress and Almond Board of California program updates.

Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative

November 2024. This report identifies the practices that offer the greatest potential for reducing emissions in U.S. agriculture in five key areas. These range from soil carbon management to efficient energy use.