USDA Economic Research Service

WIC and the Battle Against Childhood Overweight

Trends in the relationship between WIC participation and childhood risk of being overweight

Ethanol Co-Product Use in U.S. Cattle Feeding

Ethanol co-products, such as dried distiller's grains, have become economically viable components in cattle feed rations over the last few years.

The 2008/2009 World Economic Crisis: What It Means for U.S. Agriculture

The world economic crisis that began in 2008 has major consequences for U.S. agriculture.




Past features...

ERS Interactive Chartbook Flash Application

March 2009

Growing Crops for Biofuels Has Spillover Effects
Includes audio podcast

Agricultural Commodity Price Spikes in the 1970s and 1990s: Valuable Lessons for Today

Grain Prices Impact Entire Livestock Production Cycle

Recent Volatility in U.S. Fertilizer Prices

When Nudging in the Lunch Line Might Be a Good Thing


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