U.S. agriculture Articles

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.

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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.

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U.S. Agriculture Contributes $9.5 Trillion to the Economy

U.S. food and agriculture are the backbone of the American economy. They account for more than $9.5 trillion in domestic economic activity, directly support more than 24 million jobs and play a vital role in international trade, with exports estimated at $183 billion.

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