The Agricultural Statistics Department is a joint venture between Purdue University Agricultural Research Programs and the United States Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Agricultural Statistics Department publishes current and historic statistics concerning agriculture in INDIANA and the United States.

Nearly 400 reports are issued annually at predetermined dates. Reports cover most all facets of agriculture including crops, fruit & vegetables, livestock, dairy, poultry, prices, farm labor, weather-crop reports, cash receipts, aquaculture, and other items of interest. In addition to State estimates, county estimates are published for major commodities. An annual bulletin is also published containing past year statistics for most commodities.