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Floral Hemp: From the Field and Greenhouse to CBD

February 24, 2022 Alexandra Nseir, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

Last week, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the National Hemp Report, which contains the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. The hemp survey collected information on total planted and harvested area, yield, production, and value of hemp in the...

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Wish You Were Here: Celebrating Hawaii’s Unique Agriculture This Winter

December 15, 2021 Alexandra Nseir, NASS Public Affairs Specialist

I don’t know about you, but when the temperature drops, I find myself thinking of warmer climates. One location that experiences tropical weather year-round is Hawaii. But Hawaii’s warm temperatures aren’t the only thing that will have you dreaming of the Aloha State. The island’s agriculture comes...

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NASS Uniquely Positioned to Conduct Hemp Survey

October 26, 2021 Gerald Tillman, Survey Administration Branch Chief, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Last week, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began collecting data for its first ever Hemp Acreage and Production Survey. Hemp is a commodity that can be used for numerous industrial and horticultural purposes, including fabric, food products, cosmetics, and more. Yet, there is no...

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Celebrate National Garlic Day with Facts about the Popular Cooking Ingredient

April 19, 2021 Krishna Rizal, Statistician, Crops Branch, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

Let’s not mince words: Cuisine all over the world includes garlic. No wonder there is an entire day dedicated to the pungent bulb and the sharp flavor it provides. To mark today’s National Garlic Day celebration, check out these facts you may not know about the ingredient:

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Hungry for Healthier Eating Habits? Feast on These Ag Statistics

March 17, 2021 Terry Matlock, National Agricultural Statistics Service Public Affairs Specialist

Many people want to cultivate healthier eating habits and March, National Nutrition Month, may be a great time to start.

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