Economic Research Service

Robotic milking affects labor costs differently depending on farm size. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

ERS's Food Price Outlook provides food price data and forecasts changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) for food. See the May 2026 forecast summary findings: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Summer’s bounty: U.S. production of seven popular pie ingredients nears $7 billion. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data Update: Fruit and Tree Nuts Data Comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed fruits, melons, and tree nuts in the U.S., as well as selected global data for these sectors. Explore the latest: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data update: Vegetables and Pulses Data Comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed vegetables and dry pulses in the U.S., as well as some global data for these sectors. Explore the latest: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

U.S. food sales follow seasonal patterns. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

The May 2026 Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook provides information on the sugar and sweetener market conditions for the United States and Mexico based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook updates price and production information from the previous month and examines current and forecast effects on markets. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Rice Outlook report contains the latest U.S. and global supply, use, and price estimates and projections from USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Wheat Outlook presents supply and use projections for U.S. and global wheat markets based on the current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Feed Outlook report contains estimates for 2025/26, and projections for the 2026/27 U.S. and global feed markets, based on the current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Cotton and Wool Outlook provide the latest 2025/27 U.S. and world cotton projections and the latest monthly fiber-related data, including U.S. textile and apparel product trade. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

The May 2026 Oil Crops Outlook analyzes the major changes and events in the world market for oilseeds and oilseed products based on the current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p….

Explore ERS’s Wheat Data Visualization—six interactive, mobile‑friendly dashboards showing trends in U.S. and global wheat markets: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data Update: Wheat Data Contains statistics on wheat— including domestic wheat data by class as well as international wheat statistics. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data update: Feed Grains Database Contains statistics on four feed grains (corn, grain sorghum, barley, and oats), foreign coarse grains (feed grains plus rye, millet, and mixed grains), hay, and related items. Explore the latest: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data Update: Season-Average Price Forecast This data product uses futures prices to forecast the U.S. season-average price received by farmers for corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Data Update: Meat Price Spreads Contains data on monthly average price values at the farm, wholesale, and retail stages for selected cuts of beef, pork, and broilers. See latest update: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

U.S. ethanol exports continue to reach new highs. Learn more in this Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Agricultural Economist Catharine Weber shares what to expect for the upcoming pistachio crop year. Listen🎧to this @USDA Radio interview to learn more.