The Department of Agriculture (USDA) presents a wide range of data to the President on a regular basis, including:
Crop production and yield data: This data is used to inform the President about the state of US agriculture and to help make decisions about farm policy and food security.
Livestock production and inventory data: This data is used to inform the President about the state of the US livestock industry and to help make decisions about food safety and animal health.
Food prices and nutrition data: This data is used to inform the President about the affordability of food and the nutritional status of the American people.
Trade data: This data is used to inform the President about the state of US agricultural trade and to help make decisions about trade policy and market access.
Environmental data: This data is used to inform the President about the impacts of agriculture on the environment and to help make decisions about conservation and sustainability.
In addition to this regular data reporting, the USDA also provides the President with special reports and analyses on specific topics of interest. For example, the USDA might provide the President with a report on the potential impacts of climate change on US agriculture or a report on the state of the global food market.
The President uses the data and information provided by the USDA to make a wide range of decisions, including:
Farm policy: The President uses USDA data to develop and implement farm policy programs that support American farmers and ranchers.
Food safety: The President uses USDA data to ensure that the American food supply is safe and nutritious.
Trade policy: The President uses USDA data to negotiate trade agreements and to promote US agricultural exports.
Conservation and sustainability: The President uses USDA data to develop and implement programs that protect the environment and promote sustainable agriculture.
Food security: The President uses USDA data to ensure that all Americans have access to safe and nutritious food.