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The crop production subsector is part of the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
Industries in the Crop Production subsector grow crops mainly for food and fiber. The subsector comprises establishments, such as farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses, and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, or trees and their seeds.
North American Industry Classification System
The crop production subsector consists of these industry groups:
This section provides information relating to employment in crop production. These data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys. The following tables present an overview of the industry and projections of occupational employment change.
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for crop production.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in crop production. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
Data series | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Fatalities |
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221 | 249 | 178 | 171 | |
Blank cells indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. |
Data series | 2022 |
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Rate of injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers |
|
4.1 | |
Cases involving days away from work, job restriction, or transfer |
2.8 |
1.5 | |
1.2 | |
Blank cells indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. |
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
This section provides industry-specific pricing information. The import price index reflects the percentage change in prices paid to foreign producers for their goods and services within the U.S., while the export price index measures the percentage change in prices received by U.S. producers for goods and services sold outside the U.S.
Data series | Back data |
May 2024 |
Jun. 2024 |
Jul. 2024 |
Aug. 2024 |
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(r)241.3 | (r)245.0 | (r)256.9 | 255.3 | ||
Percent change from previous month |
(r)-5.1% | (r)1.5% | (r)4.9% | (r)-0.6% | |
194.1 | 194.8 | (r)186.9 | 177.4 | ||
Percent change from previous month |
0.8% | 0.4% | (r)-4.1% | (r)-5.1% | |
Footnotes |
(Source: International Price Program)
This section presents data on the number of establishments in crop production.
Data series | Back data |
2nd quarter 2023 |
3rd quarter 2023 |
4th quarter 2023 |
1st quarter 2024 |
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Number of establishments |
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51,327 | 51,828 | 51,941 | (p)52,115 | ||
12 | 12 | 12 | (p)12 | ||
1 | 1 | 1 | (p)1 | ||
Footnotes |
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Data extracted on: October 11, 2024