The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources & Rural America from USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).
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Pumpkins grow in every state, but which states lead the harvest? 🎃
For #NationalPumpkinDay, hear @USDA_ERS economist Seth Wechsler talk pumpkin production & what the data tell us about this fall favorite.
Explore more pumpkin facts and figures from ERS: ers.usda.gov/newsroom/trendi…
Soybean oil use in biofuels surges above recent trend. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/c….
ALT Line chart showing U.S. soybean oil domestic use by category from the 2006/07 marketing year to the 2026/27 marketing year.
Land in rural parks, wildlife reserves, and wilderness areas has been increasing. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/c….
ALT Stacked bar chart showing the land in grazed forest, ungrazed forest, and parks and wilderness areas from 1959 to 2022.
Livestock and Meat Domestic Data:
Current and historical data on pork, beef, veal, and poultry, including production, supply, utilization, and farm prices. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/l….
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Economic Research Service retweeted
On #nationalpumpkinday, 🎃enjoy the health benefits of this gourd most associated with October. Pumpkins add an earthy, sweet flavor and creamy texture to recipes—like this pumpkin smoothie. They are also healthy additions to your diet as they contain germ-fighting vitamins and minerals, including potassium. Check out these ways to fuel up for fall at aglab.ars.usda.gov/the-nutri…
Dig into the data behind pumpkin season! 🎃
Explore the @USDA_ERS pumpkin page for production trends, leading States, and the different markets for this fall favorite: ers.usda.gov/newsroom/trendi….
Pumpkin season starts with America’s farmers. 🎃🚜
From your front porch to your favorite pie, their harvest is part of what makes fall special.
Happy #NationalPumpkinDay!
Economic Research Service retweeted
Nearly 90 percent of U.S. census tracts are level or nearly level. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/c….
ALT Map of the United States with 2020 census tracts color coded by Area Ruggedness Scale.
ERS's Food Price Outlook provides food price data and forecasts changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) for food. Explore the October 2026 summary findings: ers.usda.gov/data-products/f….
U.S. agricultural production has increased even as cropland acreage has declined.
New @USDA_ERS research compared agricultural production, land-use trends, and conservation policies in the U.S. and Brazil, two major players in global agricultural markets. ers.usda.gov/publications/11…
Pumpkins harvested on more than 99,000 acres across the Nation. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/c…
ALT State map of the United States showing the acres of pumpkins harvested by State in 2022.
Rural households use several kinds of fuels for heating their homes. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/c….
ALT Bar chart showing the primary heating fuel (natural gas, electric, fuel oil, propane, and wood) shares for rural and urban homes in 2020.
ERS Vegetables and Pulses Data provides users with comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed vegetables and dry pulses in the United States, as well as some global data for these sectors.
Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/v…
ERS's U.S. Bioenergy Statistics are a source of information on biofuels intended to present a picture of the renewable energy industry and its relationship to agriculture.
Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/u…
ERS Fruit and Tree Nuts Data provides comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed fruits, melons, and tree nuts in the U.S., as well as some global data for these sectors.
Explore the latest: ers.usda.gov/data-products/f….
How does your State stack up in U.S. agricultural exports?
In 2024, Iowa ranked among the top agricultural export-earning States and led the Nation in animal product exports.
Explore @USDA_ERS updated interactive chart by State, commodity, and year. ers.usda.gov/data-products/s….
The October 2026 Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook provides information on the sugar and sweetener market conditions for the United States and Mexico based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/11…
The October 2026 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook updates price and production information from the previous month and examines current and forecast effects on markets.
Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/11…
