Economic Indicators of the Farm Sector: Production and Efficiency Statistics, 1979

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No 154407, Statistical Bulletin from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Farm output in 1979 rose 6 percent from 1978's record level. Crop and livestock production both set records. Cropland used for crops increased 10 million acres to the biggest acreage since 1954. Crop production per acre, a record, rose 7 percent, spurred by favorable weather, higher prices received, and increased fertilizer use. Tractor and farm machinery numbers declined, though tractor horsepower increased. Hours of farm labor dipped 2 percent to 4.3 billion hours, but each farmworker produced farm products for 68 persons, 5 more than in 1978.

Keywords: Farm Management; Research Methods/Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 103
Date: 1981
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