Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
18.5% of the final price of food purchased for at-home consumption in the United States was captured by producers in 2024.
51 of the 64 native maize races were preserved through 191 seed banks and seed houses established by the strategy.
21% was the reduction in maize production cost per ton, associated with a 14% decrease in agrochemical spending and 6.5% lower operating costs.
25% was the yield increase achieved in maize crops across 25 states during 2025, with technical support and agroecological practices from Farmer Field Schools.
2025 was the year in which urea dominated the U.S. nitrogenous fertilizer market as the product segment with the largest share.
USD 14,902.41 million is the projected size of the U.S. nitrogenous fertilizer market by 2035, up from USD 11,761.90 million in 2025, with a 2.39% CAGR from 2026 to 2035.
Precision agriculture, through GPS-enabled application technology, soil moisture measurement, and analytics tools, helps better target nitrogen applications, reduce waste, and improve nitrogen use efficiency.
AI enables growers to use less fertilizer while maintaining reliable crop yields by supporting precise nutrient management strategies under uncertain market conditions.
2025 was the year in which agricultural use was the leading end-use segment of the U.S. nitrogenous fertilizer market.
AI is transforming the manufacturing and application of nitrogen fertilizers in the U.S. by analyzing soil, weather, and crop behavior to support precise nutrient management strategies.
