Agricultural and applied economics: Data Sources
Agricultural and applied economics is the study and generation of information needed to make economic decisions about the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, development of rural communities, natural resources, and policy
This is not an exhaustive list: These are merely suggestions of where to start
Data Sources in Agricultural Economics
- USDA Open Data CatalogThis catalog is the authoritative source of publicly available USDA data.
- USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service - Quick Stats ToolsThis website provides tools that can be used to search for agricultural data.
- USDA - Economic Research ServiceThe USDA's Economic Research service provides information on emerging trends and issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. The ERS also conducts economic research to inform public and private decision making. This website provides access to reports, data, maps, and charts on various topics concerning agriculture.
- FRED Add-In - app for Excel on PCEnables rapid downloading and manipulation of data
- Data.govExplore data that can help inform agriculture investment, innovation and policy strategy. If you’re interested in agricultural production, food security, rural development, nutrition, natural resources, regional food systems, this page is for you.
