Farming Reports Archives

Irrigated agriculture in the United States: Current status and future frontiers

May 2026. A national assessment examining how irrigated agriculture is changing across the United States and what this means for future food production, water management, and rural resilience.

Extreme Heat and Agriculture

April 2026. A joint report examining how rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves are affecting crops, livestock, fisheries, forests and agricultural workers.

Feeding the Economy 2026

March 2026. A comprehensive farm-to-fork analysis highlighting the scale and economic importance of the U.S. food and agriculture industry.

Status and Trends of U.S. Conservation Programs, 2002–2025

March 2026. A high-level review of USDA conservation programmes, outlining how they support environmental outcomes and evolve through successive Farm Bills.

Verified Progress of Sustainable U.S. Soy

March 2026. The latest SSAP report outlines verified sustainability progress in U.S. soy production, highlighting rising certification and the role of traceability in global supply chains.

America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance

February 2026. An annual overview of the structure and characteristics of U.S. farms and ranches, drawing on the latest Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) data.

Almond Almanac 2025

January 2026. An annual industry overview providing production and trade statistics alongside updates on the Almond Board of California’s research, sustainability and market development programs.

U.S. Organic Exports Report 2025

December 2025. A market overview examining the scale, destinations and challenges of U.S. organic exports, highlighting the role of international trade in supporting the sector’s growth.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2024-25 Annual Report

November 2025. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s five-year milestone annual report demonstrates measurable progress toward a more sustainable, transparent and resilient cotton supply chain.

Straight from the Field: Sustainability Insights from U.S. Beef, Dairy & Crop Producers

November 2025: A flagship FAO report highlighting the growing toll of disasters on agriculture. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and the role of digital tools in building resilience across food systems.

Statistical Yearbook: World Food and Agriculture 2025

November 2025. A comprehensive data publication presenting key trends in agriculture, food security and environmental impact.

Precision Irrigation Management

November 2025. An expert paper providing an in-depth analysis of current technologies, economic considerations and policy implications for scaling precision irrigation.