{"product_id":"9780160915185","title":"Agricultural Statistics 2012","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT-- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAgricultural Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e is published each year to meet the diverse need for a reliable reference book \u003cp\u003eon agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Its tables of annual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edata cover a wide variety of facts in forms suited to most common use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical series in this volume have been generally limited to data beginning with 2001 or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStatistics presented in many of the tables represent actual counts of the items covered. Most of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe statistics relating to foreign trade and to Government programs, such as numbers and amounts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof loans made to farmers, and amounts of loans made by the Commodity Credit Corporation, etc.,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eare data of this type. A large number of other tables, however, contain data that are estimates made\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby the Department of Agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estimates for crops, livestock, and poultry made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprepared mainly to give timely current State and national totals and averages. They are based on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edata obtained by sample surveys of farmers and of people who do business with farmers. The survey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edata are supplemented by information from the Censuses of Agriculture taken every five years and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echeck data from various sources. Being estimates, they are subject to revision as more data become\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eavailable from commercial or Government sources. Unless otherwise indicated, the totals for the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnited States shown in the various tables on area, production, numbers, price, value, supplies, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edisposition are based on official Department estimates. They exclude States for which no official estimates are compiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF GRAIN AND FEED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains tables for wheat, rye, rice, corn, oats, barley, sorghum grain, and feedstuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimates are given of area, production, disposition, supply and disappearance, prices, value of production, stocks, foreign production and trade, price-support operations, animal units fed, and feed consumed by livestock and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF COTTON, TOBACCO, SUGAR CROPS, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAND HONEY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to tables on cotton, tobacco, sugar, and honey, this chapter includes tables on fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eother than cotton and syrups. Cottonseed data, however, are in the following chapter on oilseeds,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efats, and oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF VEGETABLES AND MELONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains statistics on potatoes, sweet potatoes, and commercial vegetables and melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor potatoes and sweet potatoes, the estimates of area, production, value, and farm disposition pertain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto the total crop and include quantities produced both for sale and for use on farms where grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotato statistics are shown on a within-year seasonal grouping of winter, spring, summer, and fall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecrops, by States. Some States have production in more than one seasonal group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor processing vegetables, the estimates of area, production, and value for each of 8 crops relate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto production used by commercial canners, freezers, and other processors, except dehydrators. These\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eestimates include raw products grown by processors themselves and those grown under contract or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epurchased on the open market. This production and the actual area harvested are not duplicated in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe fresh market estimates for the same commodities. The production of those vegetables used for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprocessing for which regular processing estimates are not made is included in the fresh market estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe processed segment of production for asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower, combined with\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efresh market production during the year, is published at the end of the season, separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2000, estimates were added for collard greens, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, okra, chili peppers,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epumpkins, radishes, and squash. In 2002, estimates for fresh market lima beans, beets for canning,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrussels sprouts, cabbage for kraut, eggplant, escarole\/endive, collard greens, kale, mustard greens,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eturnip greens, okra, and radishes were discontinued. Additionally, States were removed from the program\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor certain commodities. For details on the 2002 program changes see the following website:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehttp:\/www.usda.gov\/nass\/events\/programchg\/vegprogchgs.htm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF FRUITS, TREE NUTS, AND \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHORTICULTURAL SPECIALTIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most fruits, production is estimated at two levels—total and utilized. Total production is the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003equantity of fruit harvested plus quantities which would have been acceptable for fresh market or processing but were not harvested or utilized because of economic and other reasons. Utilized production is the amount sold plus the quantities used on farms where grown and quantities held in storage.  The difference between total and utilized production is the quantity of marketable fruit not harvested and fruit harvested but not sold or utilized because of economic and other reasons. Production relates to the crop produced on all farms, except for apples and strawberries. In accordance with Congressional enactment, the Department’s estimates of apple production since 1938 have related only to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecommercial production. The estimates for strawberries cover production on area grown primarily for sale. Statistics on utilization of fruit by commercial processors refer to first utilization, not necessarily final utilization. For example, frozen fruit includes fruit which may later be used for preserves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The price shown for each crop is a marketing year average price for all methods of sales. Prices for most fresh fruit are the average prices producers received at the point of first sale, commonly referred to as the ‘‘average price as sold.’’ Since the point of first sale is not the same for all producers, prices for the various methods of sale are weighted by the proportionate quantity sold. For example, if in a given State part of the fruit crop is sold f.o.b. packed by growers, part sold as bulk fruit at the packinghouse door, and some sold retail at roadside stands, the fresh fruit average price as sold is a weighted average of the average price for each method of sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The annual estimates are checked and adjusted at the end of each marketing season on the basis of shipment and processing records from transportation agencies, processors, cooperative marketing associations, and other industry organizations. The estimates are reviewed (and revised if necessary) at 5-year intervals, when the Census of Agriculture data become available. The Department’s available statistics are limited to the major tree fruits and nuts and to grapes, cranberries, and strawberries,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand exclude some States where census data indicate production is of only minor importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF HAY, SEEDS, AND MINOR FIELD \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCROPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter deals with hay, pasture, seeds, and various minor field crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF CATTLE, HOGS, AND SHEEP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains information about most kinds of farm livestock and livestock products, with\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe exception of dairy and poultry. The information relates to inventories, production, disposition,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprices, and income for farm animals, and to livestock slaughter, meat production, and market statistics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor meat animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAIRY AND POULTRY STATISTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDairy statistics in this chapter include series relating to many phases of production, movement,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprices, stocks, and consumption of milk and its products. Two series of number of milk cows on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efarms are included in this publication. One series is an inventory number of a specific classification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eestimated as one of the major groups making up the total cattle population on January 1. The other\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eseries identified as ‘‘milk cows’’ is an annual average number of milk cows during the year (excluding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eany not yet fresh) and is used in estimating milk production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn comparing the several series of milk prices, it is important to note that prices received by farmers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor all whole milk sold are for milk or milkfat content as actually sold, while certain prices paid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby dealers for milk for fluid purposes or for specified manufacturing purposes may be quoted on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea 3.5 percent butterfat basis, or for some types of manufacturing milk on the test of the milk used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor that particular purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoultry and poultry products statistics include inventory numbers of chickens by classes; the production,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edisposition, cash receipts, and gross income from chickens and eggs; poultry and egg receipts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eat principal markets; commercial broiler production; turkey production, disposition, and gross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincome; poultry and eggs under Federal inspection; and the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Estimates relating to inventories, production, and income exclude poultry and eggs produced on places\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enot classified as farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFARM RESOURCES, INCOME, AND EXPENSES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe statistics in this chapter deal with farms, farm resources, farm income, and expenses. Many\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof the series are estimates developed in connection with economic research activities of the Department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSURANCE, CREDIT, AND COOPERATIVES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe statistics in this chapter deal with insurance, agricultural credit and farm cooperatives. Some\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof the series were developed in connection with research activities of the Department, while others,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuch as data from agricultural credit agencies, are primarily records of operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTABILIZATION AND PRICE-SUPPORT PROGRAMS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe statistics in this chapter relate to activities of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), loan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand inventory acquisition and disposition programs, the CCC and Farm Service Agency payment programs, and marketing agreements and order programs for fruits and vegetables. Statistics for Federal Milk Marketing Order programs are contained in chapter VIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY STATISTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStatistics in this chapter concern conservation of various natural resources, particularly soil, water,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etimber, wetlands, wildlife, and improvement of water quality. Forestry statistics include area of private\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand public-owned forest land, timber production, imports and exports, pulpwood consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand paper and board production, area burned over by forest fires, livestock grazing, and recreational\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003euse of national forest lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSUMPTION AND FAMILY LIVING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe statistics in this chapter deal with the consumption of food by both rural and urban people,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eretail price levels, and other aspects of family living of farm people. Data presented here on quantities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof food available for consumption are based on material presented in the earlier commodity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echapters, \u003cu\u003ebut they are shown here at the retail level\u003c\/u\u003e, a form that is more useful for an analysis of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe demand situation faced by the producer. Data on quantities of farm-produced food consumed directly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby farm households are presented in the commodity chapters. Its value and the rental value\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof the farm home are given in the section on farm income.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTATISTICS OF FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains statistics on percentages of crop acres treated by various types of fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand pesticides. Nitrogen, phosphate, potash, and sulfur are the most common fertilizers; herbicides,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einsecticides, fungicides, and other chemicals are the main categories of pesticides. Other chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einclude soil fumigants, vine killers, and dessicants. The tables show data for field crops for 2003–\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2011, fruits for 2009, and vegetables for 2010. NASS collects data for field crops on an annual basis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand data for fruits and vegetables on a bi-yearly alternating basis. The surveyed States are generally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe major producing States for each crop shown in the tables and represent 65–95 percent of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eU.S. planted acres, depending on the selected crop. Application data for specific pesticide active ingredients and additional fertilizer data are available in the series of NASS ‘‘Agricultural Chemical Usage’’ reports and data sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMISCELLANEOUS AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chapter contains miscellaneous data which do not fit into the preceding chapters. Included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehere are summary tables on foreign trade in agricultural products; statistics on fishery products; tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eon refrigerated warehouses; and statistics on crops in Alaska. Related products: \u003cb\u003eCurrent Edition: Year: 2014\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics 2014 -Print Paperback format\u003c\/b\u003e can be found here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04769-8  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevious Year volumes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics 2013 -Print Paperback format\u003c\/b\u003e -is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04762-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics 2012 -CD-ROM format\u003c\/b\u003e is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04760-4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics 2011 -Print Paperback format\u003c\/b\u003e -is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04753-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics, 2009 -Print Paperback format\u003c\/b\u003e -is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04746-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics, 2007-Print Paperback format\u003c\/b\u003e is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04734-5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgricultural Statistics, 2006 -Print Paperback format \u003c\/b\u003e-is available here: https:\/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/001-000-04730-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United States Dept. of Agriculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022706196720,"sku":"9780160915185","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780160915185_p0.jpg?v=1763658773","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780160915185","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}