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Titanic Agricultural Statistics

April 15, 2022 Alexandra Nseir, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Today marks 110 years since the sinking of what was thought to be an unsinkable ship. Recognized every year on April 15, Titanic Remembrance Day honors the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives in the early hours of that day.

Research and Science

Floral Hemp: From the Field and Greenhouse to CBD

February 24, 2022 Alexandra Nseir, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

Last week, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the National Hemp Report, which contains the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. The hemp survey collected information on total planted and harvested area, yield, production, and value of hemp in the...

Research and Science

Wish You Were Here: Celebrating Hawaii’s Unique Agriculture This Winter

December 15, 2021 Alexandra Nseir, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

I don’t know about you, but when the temperature drops, I find myself thinking of warmer climates. One location that experiences tropical weather year-round is Hawaii. But Hawaii’s warm temperatures aren’t the only thing that will have you dreaming of the Aloha State. The island’s agriculture comes...

Research and Science

NASS Uniquely Positioned to Conduct Hemp Survey

October 26, 2021 Gerald Tillman, Survey Administration Branch Chief, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. Hemp is a commodity that can be used for numerous industrial and horticultural purposes, including fabric, food products, cosmetics, and more. Yet, there is no...

Research and Science

Celebrating Hispanic Farmers’ Contributions to American Agriculture

September 15, 2021 Tyler Brent, USDA NASS Intern

As we enter Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15), we acknowledge and appreciate the contributions the U.S. Hispanic community has made to advance our economic and agricultural growth.

Equity Research and Science

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Play a Key Role During Back-to-School Season

August 19, 2021 Kevin Barnes, Acting NASS Administrator

The transition between summer and fall marks another distinct season: Back-to-school. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and America’s farmers and ranchers are critical to preparing students for long school days – from pop quizzes to soccer practice. USDA is providing a back-to-school support...

Research and Science

AMS Resources Support Farmers Markets

July 29, 2021 Christina Conell, Deputy Director, Marketing Services Division, Transportation and Marketing Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA

The Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) mission is to create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. To accomplish this mission, AMS supports farmers markets in four ways.

Coronavirus Farming Initiatives

Celebrating Comfort Foods, Parents, and Producers this National Parents’ Day

July 22, 2021 Terry Matlock, USDA NASS Public Affairs

Do you appreciate your parents – the things they have done for you, life advice, or traditions they passed down? Now is a good time to ponder these things as every year, on the fourth Sunday in July, we celebrate National Parents’ Day!

Research and Science

Is the Allure of Farming Irresistible?

June 16, 2021 Jodi Halvorson, USDA NASS Public Affairs Specialist

Farming is hot! From sweet corn to watermelon and apricots to tomatoes, a lot is growing on the farm this summer. Millions of producers across our nation continue to work tirelessly to produce safe and delicious food. According to the latest Census of Agriculture, more than a quarter of these...

Research and Science

Exploring Pacific Island and Asian American Agriculture

May 19, 2021 Alex Nseir & Jim Barrett, Public Affairs Specialists, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Every May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. It’s a time to recognize and honor the contributions of the AAPI community to all aspects of American life, including agriculture.

Equity Research and Science
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