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Fertilizer Use and Price

1960-2012 data on fertilizer consumption in the United States by plant nutrient

By Agriculture [source]

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About this dataset

This product brings together an in-depth analysis of fertilizer consumption and prices in the United States across more than half a century (1960-2012). We provide valuable insights into how fertilizer use per crop area and for specific nutrients varies between major producing states, as well as offer data on mixed fertilizers, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients. Furthermore, our dataset includes farm prices for fertilizers, indices of wholesale fertilizer price through 2013 that allows us to compare changes in fertilizer costs. With this data set you can get a better understanding of how fertilizer use has evolved over time, what crops are being benefited from its availability the most and at what point does cost becomes a deciding factor. Get ready to explore U.S Fertilizer Consumption and Price Trends!

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How to use the dataset

This dataset is a comprehensive resource for investigating US Fertilizer Consumption and Price patterns between 1960 and 2013. In the dataset, you'll find data on fertilizer consumption in the United States by plant nutrient and major selected product, as well as consumption of mixed fertilizers, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients. There is also information about fertilizer use per receiving acre for several states that produce corn, cotton, soybeans, or wheat. The dataset provides information about farm prices for fertilizer along with indices of wholesale fertilizer price since 2013

Using this dataset can be useful to identify market trends in the US Fertilizer Market over the past half-decade. Additionally it can be used to identify state-level differences in production or usage that could provide insight into regional agricultural strategies.

To get started using this dataset:

• Read up on its contents: Start by thoroughly reading up on what exactly this data contains so you are familiar with things like nutrient types mentioned or state producing crops mentioned in order to better understand how to interpret/use them correctly when analyzing these data points

• Identify key elements: As you read through each column of the data set think about which columns are most relevant to your research question/interest

• Organize & Analyze Data: now that you have identified key elements begin organizing them accordingly (separate out columns not needed) then start analyzing whatever questions/themes have presented themselves while doing research

• After following these steps your research process will be much more streamlined & organized making analysis simpler & results more accurate when interpreting this particular Unlocking US Fertilizer Consumption and Price Patterns Kaggle Dataset from 1960-2013

Research Ideas

• Analyzing the effect of fertilizer use on crop yields and prices over time to inform environmental policy decisions.
• Investigating regional differences in fertilizer prices, consumption and crop yield, to gain more insight into agriculture output variability across the US.
• Comparing fertilizer use per acre planted with crop yields to evaluate farmers’ return on investment by region and nutrient type used

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
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License

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication
No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.

Columns

File: fertilizeruse.csv

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Agriculture.