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AGRICULTURE • ECONOMICS
from USDA’s Economics Agencies Summer 1993
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New Competitiveness Study Links
Economics, Policy, Geography, History
to Show How Farms Fare Today
The Basic Elements of Agricultural Global Food Assessment
Competitiveness, in Three Parts:
Economics and Policy, Geography, History.
Global Food Assessment
95 pp. March 1993.
83 pp. November 1992.
This briefing format booklet explains the basic
This report forecasts grain food aid needs for 60
principles of agricultural competitiveness to give
developing countries for 1992/93 and 1993/94.
a sense of where the country is headed in world
They are doing better but still need much assis¬
agricultural trade, especially if current conditions
tance. Selected countries’ grain and financial
and policies remain fixed.
situation are reviewed. The discussion focuses
on estimates of the current crops, capacity to
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import commercially, and aid needed to maintain
historical levels of consumption.
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Who we are
This catalog lists the latest monographs available from USDA’s economics agencies.
Economic Research Service (ERS) situation and outlook reports and periodicals
analyze the current situation and forecast market conditions. ERS monographs offer
economic analysis in the areas of trade, production, rural development, farm inputs,
and other topics. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publications
estimate production, stocks, inventories, disposition, utilization, and prices of
agricultural commodities, and such other items as labor and farm numbers. The
World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) issues regular forecasts of U.S. and world
supply and demand prospects for major agricultural commodities. To order items in
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International Agriculture and
Trade Reports to:
■ learn how much farm subsidies cost This six-report series includes Africa and
EC consumers and taxpayers the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific
Rim, China, Europe, Former USSR, and
■ benefit from China’s food market
Western Hemisphere. Highly qualified
privatization
economists draw on original foreign source
■ understand why hunger persists in materials to explain how basic forces are
Sub-Saharan Africa
changing agriculture and agricultural trade
around the would. Each report anticipates
■ see how countries use food safety
short- and long-term production, consump¬
regulations to distort trade
tion, and trade of the region’s key commodi¬
■ profit from the Asian dietary shifts to
ties. Detailed analysis backs up forecasts
higher meat consumption
on how agricultural policies and structure,
■ realize how freer trade with Mexico as well as macroeconomic and trade poli¬
benefits U.S. consumers cies, will affect world food and fiber mar¬
kets. Each report maintains consistent,
■ market high-value farm products to the
up-to-date data bases on key agriculture and
Middle East
trade indicators from year to year.
■ find markets created as countries up
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ERS Periodicals
These periodicals bring you the latest information on food, the farm, and
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Agricultural Outlook Food Review Economic Indicators of
I the Farm Sector
The main source for USDA’s j Packed with analyses and
farm income and food price j data, each issue explores j Updates economic trends in
- forecasts. Emphasizes the trends and details on I U.S. agriculture. Explores
short-term outlook for all j domestic and foreign food the economic status of the
major areas of the agricul- | consumption, food prices, farm sector and allows the
tural economy. Also j export opportunities, reader to plan and forecast
I presents long-term analyses ; product safety, nutrition, i more accurately. Each issue
i of such issues as U.S. marketing, and processing explores a different aspect of
; agricultural policy, trade technology for those who the U.S. farm sector: income
forecasts and export-market manage, monitor, or depend and expenses, national and
' development, food safety, ' on the food system. Includes State financial summaries,
I the environment, and farm ! updates on domestic food production and efficiency
I financial institutions. In- j assistance programs and statistics, and costs of
! eludes 25 pages of data on | USDA rulings and Federal j production for livestock and
j individual commodities, the legislation affecting food. ! dairy and for major field
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Track rural events on a Nontechnical articles on the
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variety of subjects in this results of new rural research Updates the quantity and Technical research in
quarterly periodical: national and what those results value of U.S. farm exports agricultural economics,
economic trends, employ¬ mean. Shows the practical and imports, plus price including econometric
ment and under- employment, application of research in trends. Concise articles models and statistics
industrial structure, earnings rural banking, aging, analyze specific aspects of focusing on methods
and income, poverty, and housing, the nonmetro labor j the export/import picture. employed and results of
population. Occasional force, poverty, and the effect I Keeps readers abreast of USDA economic research.
special articles look at topics of farm policies on rural how U.S. trade stacks up in Contains original articles
such as national economic areas. Besides its feature a global market. 6 issues, and essays and book reviews
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Situation and Outlook Reports
Newest S&O examines ation and Outlook reports are mailed The International Agriculture and
industrial uses of first-class to ensure timely delivery. Trade series describes the situation and
outlook for different regions: Africa
agricultural materials
These reports offer insight into factors and the Middle East, Asia and the Pa¬
Published twice a year, Industrial Uses affecting land values, production costs, cific Rim, China, the Former USSR,
of Agricultural Materials will supply farm finances, world trade, and energy Europe, and the Western Hemisphere.
relevant economic intelligence to for Aquaculture, Cotton and Wool, See page 3 for more details. Outlook
jjeople involved in the research, devel¬ Dairy, Feed, Fruit and Tree Nuts, Live¬ for U.S. Agricultural Exports offers the
opment, production, processing, stock and Poultry, Oil Crops, Rice, latest value and volume of U.S. farm
marketing, and policy aspects of taking Sugar and Sweetener, Tobacco, Vegeta¬ exports, by commodity and region, as
agricultural materials from the farmgate bles and Specialties, and Wheat. well as agricultural trade balance, im¬
through the industrial marketplace. port commodities, and export outlook.
And these titles round out the
The reports will cover agricultural World Agricultural Supply and Demand
picture...
materials in seven categories: starches Estimates, issued monthly, provides the
and carbohydrates, fats and oils, fibers, Agricultural Income and Finance looks most current USDA information on global
animal products, forest products, at farm income, profitability, government supply-use balances of major grains, soy¬
natural plant products, and natural payments, production expenses, debts beans and products, and cotton, and U.S.
rubber and resins. and assets, and other areas of farm finance. supply and use of livestock products.
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subscribers the most up-to-the-minute
Cotton and Wool (4 + 8 updates) CWS $22 $42 $62
ERS data on the livestock-poultry and
Dairy (6) DRS $18 $34 $50
farm trade sectors. Each month these
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most current figures. Fruit and Tree Nuts (4) FTS $20 $38 $56
Industrial Uses of Agricultural lUS $16 $30 $44
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ton and Wool Situation and Outlook.
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Commodity reports keep you
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Situation and Outlook commodity re¬ Tobacco (4) TBS $18 $34 $50
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and historical data on national food and
Vegetables and Specialties (3) VGS $19 $36 $53
agricultural developments, and forecast
Wheat (5) WHS $20 $38 $56
the effects of changing conditions and
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NASS Periodicals
The National Agricultural Statistics Servicers Agricultural Statistics Board estimates production,
stocks, inventories, utilization, and prices of agricultural commodities and other items such as
labor, farm numbers, and usage of agricultural chemicals. To subscribe, use the order form or
call our order desk toll free 1-800-999-6779.
Field Crop Series ber, March, August, and October by Fruit, Nut, and Vegetable Series
State. 4 issues. Order # PRS. 1 yr,
Crop Production. Lists monthly indi¬ $15; 2 yrs, $28; 3 yrs, $41. Cherry Production. Mid-June produc¬
cated production by crop, plus five sup¬ tion forecast for 1993 crop. Great Lakes
plements: acreage planted and har- | Cotton Ginnings. Reports cotton States. Annual, June. Order #ZCP.
vested (June); an annual summary of | ginned to date during August through 1 yr, $7; 2 yrs, $12; 3 yrs, $17.
small grains (September); an annual March at the national. State, and county
summary showing acreage, yield, and levels. 13 issues mailed approximately Citrus Fruits. Summary of acreage,
production data for the previous year twice per month during the August- yield, production, use, price, and value,
and revised for the year before that March ginning season, plus an annual 1992-93 crop and revised 1991-92
(January); seeded acreage of winter summary. Order # PCG. 1 yr, $25; crop. Annual,September. Order#
wheat and rye crops (January); and pro¬ 2 yrs, $48; 3 yrs, $71. ZCF. 1 yr, $10; 2 yrs, $18; 3 yrs, $26.
spective plantings as of March 1
(March). 12 issues plus 5 supplements, i Hop Stocks. Grower, dealer, and brewer Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts. Mid-year
Order # PCP. 1 yr, $45; 2 yrs, $88; 3 | stocks March 1 and September 1 for the and annual summary of acreage, yield,
yrs, $131. NOTE: This periodical is | United States. 2 issues. Order # PHS. production, use, price, and value of
also available electronically. See back 1 yr, $13; 2 yrs, $24; 3 yrs, $35. crop, by State. 2 issues. Order # PNF.
cover for details. | 1 yr, $14; 2 yrs, $26; 3 yrs, $38.
Crop Progress, Lists planting, fruit¬ Cranberries. Indicated 1993 produc¬
ing, and harvesting progress and overall , tion by State; utilization, price, and
condition of selected crops in major pro- ; value for 1991 and 1992 crops, by
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ducing States. Weekly during the grow- State. Annual, August. Order # ZCR.
ing season, April through November. j 1 yr, $10; 2 yrs, $18; 3 yrs, $26.
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Order # PCR. 1 yr, $41; 2 yrs, $80; I
3 yrs, $119. NOTE: This periodical is Hazelnut Production. Mid-August
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also available electronically. See back | production forecast for 1993 crop. An¬
cover for details. nual, August. Order # ZFP. 1 yr, $7;
j 2 yrs, $12; 3 yrs, $17.
Grain Stocks. Stocks of major grains.
January, March, June, and September. Walnut Production. Production fore¬
4 issues. Order #PGS. 1 yr, $17; | cast for California walnuts. Annual,
2 yrs, $32; 3 yrs, $47. September. Order # ZWP. 1 yr, $7;
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1i j 2 yrs, $12; 3 yrs, $17.
Peanut Stocks and Processing. |
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Stocks at end of previous month, plus | Pistachio Production. Late August
millings, production, and disappearance i ! production forecast. Annual. Order#
of milled products. 12 issues. Order# I j ZPP. 1 yr, $7; 2 yrs, $12; 3 yrs, $17.
PPS. 1 yr, $22; 2 yrs, $42; 3 yrs, $62. |
I Almond Production. Late June pro-
Potato Stocks. Grower, processor, and i ! duction forecast. Annual. Order #
local dealer storage stocks in fall pro- i j ZAL. 1 yr, $7; 2 yrs, $12; 3 yrs, $17.
ducing areas, first of the month, by
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State. 6 issues plus supplement. Vegetables. Monthly production fore¬
Order # PPO. 1 yr, $18; 2 yrs, $34; casts, preliminary planted area, yield,
3 yrs, $50. production, and prices. 5 issues plus an-
i nual summary. Order #PVG. 1 yr,
Rice Stocks. Rough and milled rice j I $18,2 yrs, $34; 3 yrs, $50.
stocks on and off farms, first of Decem¬
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More NASS Periodicals
Livestock Series Sheep and Goats. Inventory, value, ; in the 15 major broiler-producing
) and number, by State. January 1 angora States. Weekly. Order # PBH. 1 yr,
Cattle. Inventory number and value of I goat inventory and value for Arizona, $52; 2 yrs, $102; 3 yrs, $152. NOTE:
all cattle and calves, number by classes, i Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, This periodical is also available elec¬
expected calf crop, distribution by size I and Texas only. All goat inventory and tronically. See back cover for details.
groups and State. 2 issues, plus 12 i value for Texas only. Lamb crop by
monthly issues of Cattle on Feed, ; State. Number of operations keeping Tlirkey Hatchery. Number of poults
which includes total number on feed, : sheep. Annual, February, plus Wool placed, number of eggs in incubators.
placements, marketings, and other dis¬ j and Mohair and Sheep and Lambs on 12 issues. Order#PTH. lyr,$21;
appearance for selected States. I Feed. Order # ZSG. 1 yr, $18; 2 yrs, 2 yrs, $40; 3 yrs, $59.
Order # PCX. 1 yr, $22; 2 yrs, $42; 3 $34; 3 yrs, $50.
yrs, $62. Poultry Slaughter. Number of head
Poultry Series ' and pounds slaughtered under Federal
Hogs and Pigs. Inventory and value [ inspection by class, and estimated total
and number by class, farrowings and Egg Products. Production of liquid, i poultry slaughtered. 12 issues. Order
pig crop, breeding intentions, number frozen, and dried egg products, under #PPY. 1 yr, $22; 2 yrs, $42; 3 yrs, $62.
of operations keeping hogs, and percent Federal inspection, by class and utiliza¬
of hog operations by size groups. 4 is¬ tion. 12 issues. Order# PEP. 1 yr, Dairy Series
sues. Order # PHP. 1 yr, $15; 2 yrs, I $21; 2 yrs, $40; 3 yrs, $59.
$28; 3 yrs, $41. Dairy Products. Production of butter,
Eggs, Chickens, and llirkeys. Num¬ : cheese, frozen products, evaporated,
Livestock Slaughter. Number of head ber of layers, eggs per 100 layers, total j condensed, and dry milk and whey
and liveweight of cattle, calves, sheep eggs produced, broiler and egg-type I products. Shipments, stocks, and prices
and lambs, and hogs slaughtered in chicks hatched, and number of eggs in of dry milk and whey products. 12 is¬
commercial plants, by State. Red meat incubators; number of turkey poults sues plus summary. Order # PDP.
production by species. 12 issues plus placed; number of broiler-type pullet 1 yr, $25, 2 yrs, $48; 3 yrs, $71.
summary. Order # PLS. 1 yr, $27; 2 chicks. 12 issues, plus copies of Hatch¬
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yrs, $52; 3 yrs, $77. ery Production annual. Layers and Egg , Milk Production. Number of milk
Production annual. Poultry Production I cows, production per cow, and total
Meat Animals: Production, Disposi¬ and Value, and Turkeys. Order # I milk production. 12 issues plus copy of
tion, and Income. Estimates of cattle, PEC. 1 yr, $35; 2 yrs, $68; 3 yrs, $101. Milk Production, Disposition, and In¬
calves, hogs, and sheep and lambs, by come. Order # PMP. 1 yr, $22; 2 yrs,
State. Annual, April. Order # ZMA, Broiler Hatchery. Number of broiler $42; 3 yrs, $62.
1 yr, $10; 2 yrs, $18; 3 yrs, $26, chicks placed and broiler-type eggs set
in incubators during the previous week Prices and Expenditures Series
Agricultural Prices. Monthly prices
received by farmers for principal crops;
livestock and livestock products; index
numbers of prices received by farmers;
feed price ratios; index of prices paid
I by farmers and parity prices. 12 issues,
i Order # PAP. 1 yr, $28; 2 yrs, $54;
3 yrs, $80. NOTE: This periodical is
also available electronically. See back
cover for details.
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I Agricultural Prices Annual. Sum¬
mary of indexes of prices received and
paid by farmers; prices for farm com¬
modities and prices paid for production
items, by State. Annual, July. Order#
ZAP. $1 yr, $12; 2 yrs, $22; 3 yrs, $32.
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