Economic Research Service

Explore facts about the farms in your state, including the number of farms, top products, and net farm income.

View interactive charts that contain information about the food price environment.

Get updated estimates about global food insecurity since the coronavirus pandemic.

Looking to discover how many eggs are produced in a year? Or how many avocadoes are wasted at the retail and consumer levels? View statistics on food availability, loss-adjusted food availability, and nutrient availability in this data system.

Did you know that people who use fast-food menu nutrition labels consume around 180 calories less than non-users? View this report for more findings on menu nutrition labeling.

How much does it cost to include fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet? View average retail prices for common produce like apples, bananas, broccoli, and potatoes, or compare costs using these interactive charts:

• Costs per Edible Cup Equivalent
• Most and Least Expensive Fruits and Vegetables

Explore current trends in when and how often Americans eat.

Discover how much time Americans spend on activities like food shopping, cooking, and eating.

Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. View ERS research and reports on food security and food insecurity, including the following interactive materials:

• Food Access Research Atlas
• Interactive Charts and Highlights
• Reflecting on 20 Years of Measuring Household Food Security in the United States (video)

Browse ERS nutrition-related research topics, and find reports on nutrition barriers, behaviors, and preferences in the U.S.

• Diet Quality & Nutrition
• Consumer Information and Labeling
• Food Access
• Food Consumption & Demand
• Obesity

View ERS research on nutrition assistance programs and food security in the U.S.

• Child Nutrition Programs
• Food Assistance Data & Collaborative Research Programs
• Food Security in the U.S.
• Poverty & Income Volatility
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• WIC Program

Browse noteworthy findings from current and past research, with a different chart highlighted every weekday. Subscribe to get these updates sent directly to you via email.

Find information on supply, demand, and prices for certain types of crops, including the Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook and Vegetables and Pulses Outlook.

Use these interactive maps to view environment factors that affect food choices near you and across the country, including restaurants, farmers markets, grocery stores, food assistance, and food prices.

This online magazine showcases ERS research and analysis on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and its impact on the public. Articles include:

• USDA School Meals Support Food Security and Good Nutrition
• Working From Home Leads to More Time Spent Preparing Food, Eating at Home