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Net farm income is forecast at $103.6 billion for 2011, up $24.5 billion for a rise of 31 percent from 2010.

Net farm income is forecast at $103.6 billion for 2011, up $24.5 billion for a rise of 31 percent from 2010.

The conferences focus on emerging research issues related to domestic food assistance and nutrition programs administered by USDA.

The conferences focus on emerging research issues related to domestic food assistance and nutrition programs administered by USDA.

Mexican feeder-calf and fed cattle production systems.

Trends in Mexican cattle feeding practices and how they could affect U.S. cattle and beef trade with Mexico.

Farm-level data reveal that the simultaneous net expansion of corn and soybean acreage resulted from a reduction in cotton acreage, a shift from uncultivated hay to cropland, and the expansion of double cropping.

Data reveal that the net expansion of corn and soybean acreage resulted from various factors.

ERS analysis of three scenarios finds higher energy-related production costs would generally lower agricultural output, raise prices of agricultural products, and reduce farm income in the short run.

Higher energy-related production costs would affect specific agricultural commodities differently.

Examining trends in the U.S. apple sector and comparing production and marketing characteristics under organic and conventional farming systems.

Examining trends in the U.S. apple sector and comparing production and marketing characteristics.

By 2050, global agricultural demand is projected to grow by 70-100 percent due to population growth, energy demands, and higher incomes in developing countries. Meeting this demand from existing agricultural resources will require raising global agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) by a similar level.

Research and development are key to future agricultural productivity growth.

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