Economic insights for farmers and policymakers packed in one report .
This volume outlines how the USDA’s Economic and Statistical Analysis Division conducts research on the farm economy, prices, and policy effects. It covers current programs, data methods, and the scope of studies from 1962 to 1963, highlighting how analysis informs farm decisions and public policy.
This edition details the division’s six area headings, recent accomplishments, and the tools they use—from price and supply analysis to long-run projections. It also shows how statistical methods and computer processing support timely economic facts for agriculture.
- Current outlook and situation analyses for major commodities
- Methods for measuring farm income, expenditures, and demand
- Studies on price uncertainty and its impact on supply decisions
- Development of electronic data processing for econometric work
Ideal for readers seeking an overview of how agricultural economics informs policy and farm planning, and for those curious about the division’s research approaches and published results.