From 2000 onwards, the total area of land in U.S. farms has decreased annually, aside from a small increase in 2012. Over the time period displayed, the total farmland area has decreased by over 66 million acres, reaching a total of 876.5 million acres as of 2024. Farming in the U.S. Not only has the land for farming been decreasing in the U.S., but so has the total number of farms. From 2000 to 2021, the number of farms in the U.S. decreased from about 2.17 million farms in 2000 to just under 1.9 million in 2023. Texas has more than double the number of farms compared to other U.S. states, with 231,000 farms in 2023. U.S. agricultural exports The U.S. is known for agriculture production and is the leading exporter of agricultural products worldwide. The total U.S. agricultural exports were valued at over 178 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Over 4.8 billion dollars’ worth of agricultural exports came from fresh or processed vegetables in 2022.

The total value of farm real estate in the United States has increased dramatically between 2004 and 2024. In 2024, the total value of farmland and buildings came to around 3.5 trillion U.S. dollars, up from 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in 2004.

The total area of cropland in the United States has not changed significantly over the last several years, with only a slight decrease from ***** million acres in 2012 to around ***** million acres in 2018. The largest decrease in area during that time period occurred between 2014 and 2015. Crop Diversity in the United States A significant portion of the United States economy is rooted in agriculture. As a large country with a diverse and varied climate, the United States is perfectly suited to producing a huge variety of crops. For instance, much of the tobacco produced in the United States originates from North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. However, when it comes to fresh vegetables, California had by far the highest production volume of any U.S. state as of 2018. Facts about U.S. Farms As the largest state in the continental United States, Texas also has the highest number of farms of any U.S. state, at *** thousand in 2018. Missouri came in second place at ** thousand farms in that year. Operating and maintaining a farm in the United States is labor intensive, with many different costs and expenses that must be considered in order to keep the farm profitable. As of 2017, around **** percent of total farm production expenditure was attributed to animal feed.

Farmland classification identifies map units as prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, farmland of local importance, or unique farmland. It identifies the location and extent of the soils that are best suited to food, feed, fiber, forage, and oilseed crops. NRCS policy and procedures on prime and unique farmlands are published in the "Federal Register," Vol. 43, No. 21, January 31, 1978.This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the mostdetailed level of soil geographic data developed by the NationalCooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizingmaps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct baseand digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotelysensed and other information.This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data andcomputerized attribute data. The map data are in a soil survey areaextent format and include a detailed, field verified inventoryof soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatablepattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown atthe scale mapped. The soil map units are linked to attributes in theNational Soil Information System relational database, which givesthe proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties.

The Farmland Protection Policy Act, part of the 1981 Farm Bill, is intended to limit federal activities that contribute to the unnecessary conversion of farmland to other uses. The law applies to construction projects funded by the federal government such as highways, airports, and dams, and to the management of federal lands. As part of the implementation of this law, the Natural Resources Conservation Service identifies high quality agricultural soils as prime farmland, unique farmland, and land of statewide or local importance. Each category may contain one or more limitations such as Prime Farmland if Irrigated. For a complete list of categories and definitions, see the National Soil Survey Handbook.All areas are prime farmlandFarmland of local importanceFarmland of statewide importanceFarmland of statewide importance, if drainedFarmland of statewide importance, if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and drainedFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodiumFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and the product of I (soil erodibility) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60Farmland of statewide importance, if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonFarmland of statewide importance, if warm enoughFarmland of statewide importance, if warm enough, and either drained or either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonFarmland of unique importanceNot prime farmlandPrime farmland if drainedPrime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonPrime farmland if irrigatedPrime farmland if irrigated and drainedPrime farmland if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonPrime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodiumPrime farmland if irrigated and the product of I (soil erodibility) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60Prime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonPrime farmland if subsoiled, completely removing the root inhibiting soil layerDataset SummaryPhenomenon Mapped: FarmlandUnits: ClassesCell Size: 30 metersSource Type: DiscretePixel Type: Unsigned integerData Coordinate System: USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic USGS version (contiguous US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), WGS 1984 Albers (Alaska), Hawaii Albers Equal Area Conic (Hawaii), Western Pacific Albers Equal Area Conic (Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and American Samoa)Mosaic Projection: Web Mercator Auxiliary SphereExtent: Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and American SamoaSource: Natural Resources Conservation ServicePublication Date: July 2020ArcGIS Server URL: https://landscape11.arcgis.com/arcgis/Data from the gNATSGO database was used to create the layer for the contiguous United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The remaining areas were created with the gSSURGO database (Hawaii, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and American Samoa).This layer is derived from the 30m (contiguous U.S.) and 10m rasters (all other regions) produced by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The value for farmland class is derived from the gSSURGO map unit table field Farm Class (farmlndcl).What can you do with this Layer? This layer is suitable for both visualization and analysis across the ArcGIS system. This layer can be combined with your data and other layers from the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro to create powerful web maps that can be used alone or in a story map or other application.Because this layer is part of the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World it is easy to add to your map:In ArcGIS Online, you can add this layer to a map by selecting Add then Browse Living Atlas Layers. A window will open. Type "farmland" in the search box and browse to the layer. Select the layer then click Add to Map.In ArcGIS Pro, open a map and select Add Data from the Map Tab. Select Data at the top of the drop down menu. The Add Data dialog box will open on the left side of the box, expand Portal if necessary, then select Living Atlas. Type "farmland" in the search box, browse to the layer then click OK.In ArcGIS Pro you can use the built-in raster functions or create your own to create custom extracts of the data. Imagery layers provide fast, powerful inputs to geoprocessing tools, models, or Python scripts in Pro.Online you can filter the layer to show subsets of the data using the filter button and the layer's built-in raster functions.The ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World provides an easy way to explore many other beautiful and authoritative maps on hundreds of topics like this one.

State fact sheets provide information on population, income, education, employment, federal funds, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and exports, for each State in the United States. Links to county-level data are included when available.This record was taken from the USDA Enterprise Data Inventory that feeds into the https://data.gov catalog. Data for this record includes the following resources: Query tool For complete information, please visit https://data.gov.

Agricultural land cover for the western United States. This dataset was developed from Sagestitch, the Eastern Washington Shrubsteppe Mapping Project, and several state level GAP products (AZ, CA, NM, OR, and WA).

Graph and download economic data for Net farm income, USDA (B1448C1A027NBEA) from 1967 to 2023 about USDA, agriculture, Net, income, GDP, and USA.

Actual value and historical data chart for United States Agricultural Land Percent Of Land Area

In 2020, ******* acres of pasture, range and forage were insured in the United States, up from ******* in the previous year. The number of cattle and calves in the U.S. is on the rise, which also increases demand for pasture.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Historic Farmland USA Inc.

This map shows where crops exist in the US. It also shows the quantity of farm workers along with their annual income. This is shown by metro and nonmetro areas.The layers within this map can be found in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World:USA Cropland (requires an ArcGIS Online subscription) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Employment and WagesBureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Occupation Employment Statistics (OES) seriesThe basemap was designed from the Light Gray Canvas basemap. Minor changes were made using the Vector Style Editor within Map Viewer.

The average size of farms in the United States has seen a steady increase over the last decade. In 2024, the average farm size reached 466 acres, up from 418 acres in 2007. Between 2006 and 2007 there was a sudden drop in average farm size, but in recent years it has recovered and once again reached the same levels as its peak in 2006. Agriculture in the United States In 2023, there were about 1.9 million farms in the United States, down from 2.2 million in 2007. It appears that as average farm size has increased, the number of individual farms in the United States has decreased. Texas is home to the highest number of farms of any U.S. state, with 231,000 farms as of 2023. Major crops in the United States The United States produces a wide variety of crops. Though the production volumes of some major crops, such as wheat, have fluctuated considerably since 2000, the production of vegetables for processing has been on the rise in recent years. Grapes, apples, and oranges are the most produced fruits in the United States, with the majority of grapes being grown in California.

Graph and download economic data for Life Insurance Companies; Farm Mortgages on Farm Land; Asset, Level (BOGZ1FL543065633Q) from Q4 1945 to Q2 2025 about land, life, agriculture, mortgage, insurance, assets, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Real Estate Loans: Commercial Real Estate Loans: Secured by Farmland, All Commercial Banks (SBFACBM027SBOG) from Jan 2015 to Oct 2025 about farmland, real estate, commercial, loans, banks, depository institutions, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Farmland population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Farmland. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Farmland by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Farmland.

Key observations

The largest age group in Farmland, IN was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 148 (10.99%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Farmland, IN was the 85+ years with a population of 10 (0.74%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Farmland is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Farmland total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Farmland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

The US crop services industry faces intensified contraction through 2025, as lower crop prices and heightened market uncertainty dampen farmer demand for services. Over the past five years, significant declines in corn, wheat and cotton prices, combined with extreme weather disruptions, have forced service providers to contend with minimal revenue growth and shrinking profit. Providers have responded to depressed market activity and climate-driven volatility by deferring purchases, controlling costs and aggressively managing their workforce. While the organic crop segment attracted attention, the overall market remains challenged by stringent regulations and high certification barriers. Throughout this period, the industry’s average profit share fell to 6.1%. Industry revenue contracted at a -2.0% CAGR between 2020 and 2025, with revenue falling 0.5% in 2025 to $32.4 billion. Despite near-record crop production levels, the industry continues to face downward pressure from excess global stocks and persistently low prices, which reduce farm income and limit service spending. Providers serving farmers that produce major staple crops, such as corn, soybeans and cotton, have been adapting by offering enhanced services and cost-effective management solutions. Unpredictable weather, exacerbated by climate change, generated sharp, region-specific swings in service demand. Labor-intensive segments have benefited from the growing demand for contract labor and postharvest services, although rising wages and skilled operator shortages continue to put pressure on profit. This increase in labor expenses, compounded by restrictive immigration policies, poses a challenge to maintaining profitability as many service providers struggle to pass on rising wages and high purchase costs to their clients. These trends highlight how crop prices, input costs, climate patterns and regulatory changes shape the landscape of the crop services industry. Looking ahead, the outlook for crop services signals a stabilization and modest recovery in performance, driven by a shift toward technology-driven efficiencies and climate-adaptive service offerings. Providers investing in automation, precision agriculture and climate resilience will be well-positioned to capture value as biofuel mandates expand and farmers seek strategies to withstand price volatility and weather-related disruptions. Although traditional service segments may see only gradual improvement, niche providers that expand into premium advisory, technology and labor solutions stand to benefit over the next cycle. The industry is projected to have a 0.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, reaching $33.5 billion in revenue by the end of the period, with profit forecast to remain steady at 6.2% over the next five years.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Farmland, IN population pyramid, which represents the Farmland population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Farmland, IN, is 44.3.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Farmland, IN, is 33.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Farmland, IN is 77.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Farmland, IN is 3.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Farmland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Farmland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Farmland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Farmland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Farmland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

This EnviroAtlas data set depicts estimates for mean cash rent paid for land by farmers, sorted by county for irrigated cropland, non-irrigated cropland, and pasture by for most of the conterminous US. This data comes from national surveys which includes approximately 240,000 farms and applies to all crops. According to the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), these surveys do not include land rented for a share of the crop, on a fee per head, per pound of gain, by animal unit month (AUM), rented free of charge, or land that includes buildings such as barns. For each land use category with positive acres, respondents are given the option of reporting rent per acre or total dollars paid. This dataset was produced by the US EPA to support research and online mapping activities related to EnviroAtlas. EnviroAtlas (https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas) allows the user to interact with a web-based, easy-to-use, mapping application to view and analyze multiple ecosystem services for the contiguous United States. The dataset is available as downloadable data (https://edg.epa.gov/data/Public/ORD/EnviroAtlas) or as an EnviroAtlas map service. Additional descriptive information about each attribute in this dataset can be found in its associated EnviroAtlas Fact Sheet (https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas/enviroatlas-fact-sheets).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Farmland. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Farmland. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Farmland, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $64,063, followed by those in the under 25 years age group with an income of $41,518. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $41,146. Notably, householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $33,500.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Farmland median household income by age. You can refer the same here