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US Department of Agriculture [Back to top]

ERS-Data and County Codes  The USDA Economic Research Service’s State Fact sheets provide state level data on rural population, employment, income, farm characteristics, and farm financial indicators. The 1989 County Typology Codes classifies rural counties based on primary economic activity.

National Agriculture Library  This Web site provides access to NAL's extensive collection, numerous related links, and a gateway to its associated institutions.

Texas Agricultural Statistics Service  TASS publishes current and historic statistics on agricultural commodities and activities for the state of Texas.

USDA Economic Research Service  Provides access to numerous data sets, publications, and reports from ERS.

USDA-NASS, Statistical Highlights 1997-98  Statistical highlights of U.S. Agriculture from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Information is presented in charts and tables.

USDA Texas Fact Sheet   Farm financial indicators, farm characteristics, and general data on state population, employment, income, etc.

Other Sources [Back to top]

Texas Agriculture Extension Service - Main Page  Numerous links to information on a variety of subjects including current weather, drought, red ants, home gardening, business and economic news, online agriculture publications, plant diseases, soils and crops, etc.

Texas Department of Agriculture  Information on Texas agriculture, food products, and horticulture. Market news and press releases are also available.

USDA Economics and Statistics System  Contains nearly 300 reports and datasets from the economics agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

US Census Bureau   Download Census Bureau publications on agriculture in .pdf format (Adobe Acrobat) required. A free version of Adobe’s Acrobat reader is available.

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