Search
USDA introduces geospatial data product to show crop rotation patterns

July 25, 2023 | NASS, USDA | Source 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB), a geospatial product that provides public access to national-scale visual crop rotation data. Developed by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Economic Research Service (ERS), CSB uses satellite imagery and public data to offer crop acreage estimates and historical planting decisions across the contiguous United States. This open-source tool benefits farmers by allowing them to analyze historical crop rotations, aiding in farm record-keeping and decision-making. It can also assist new or prospective farmers in selecting crops based on past rotations. Researchers can conduct field-level analyses, studying practices like conservation efforts.

CSB addresses the need for comprehensive field-level data in one accessible location and employs technological advancements in satellite imagery and cloud computing. It supports USDA's Science and Research Strategy by enhancing understanding of crop production and its impacts, particularly in terms of conservation programs. The CSB datasets from 2015 to 2022 are available for download and can be viewed interactively at the state and county levels. This tool contributes to USDA's mission of supporting farmers and ranchers with innovative resources and data-driven insights.

Viewed Articles
USDA introduces geospatial data product to show crop rotation patterns
July 25, 2023 | NASS, USDA | Source The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB), a geospatial product that provides public access to national-scale visual c
Read More
Canadian Alliance launches initiative to advance climate-smart agriculture
January 16, 2024 | World Economic Forum |  The Canadian Alliance for Net Zero Agrifood (CANZA) has been unveiled, marking a significant step towards revolutionizing Canada's agricultural sector. S
Agri-Food Systems Summit Highlights
November 22, 2024 | Climate Action |  The Agri-Food Systems Summit showcased global efforts to transform agriculture into a sustainable and climate-resilient engine for change. Central to the dialogue
Farm smarter, not harder: new science-driven tool for net zero farming
February 6, 2025 | CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) | Australia’s “Towards Net Zero Agriculture Pathfinder Manual,” developed by CSIRO and the Clean Energy Finance
Ah Gui's Microclimate lead in data-driven farming in Taiwan
February 02, 2024 | The News Lens, Taiwan | Ah Gui's Microclimate, formed by a group of enthusiastic youngsters, is revolutionizing agriculture with innovative technology and data analysis. Their
Building Partnerships for Innovative Rice Straw Management: Key to a Greener Future
November 02, 2024 | International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) | Experts from governments, NGOs, academia, and industry gathered at a two-day workshop co-organized by IRRI and ADB to address sustain
TOP