Agriculture, forestry and fishing in the United States
This page gathers the figures we hold on agriculture, forestry and fishing in the United States. Each section names its own source.
Each source groups industries its own way, so the edges of agriculture, forestry and fishing differ a little from section to section.
How many businesses are still active
About 59 in every 100 were still active three years later.
The Census Bureau counts businesses with employees. The rate is our calculation from its counts.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (2023 release). Survival computed by onestepright.
Prices businesses expect to charge
In September 2026, 39.3% of agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses expected their prices to be higher six months on. Across all businesses, 38.4% did.
Forestry, fishing and farm services; the survey leaves out farms.
The Census Bureau asks businesses with employees every two weeks. Each business counts once, whatever its size.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Trends and Outlook Survey, 7 to 20 September 2026.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures marked as ours are onestepright's calculations from their published data.
See agriculture, forestry and fishing in Australia.
See agriculture, forestry and fishing in New Zealand.
See agriculture, forestry and fishing in the United Kingdom.
See agriculture, forestry and fishing in Canada.
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