This is the type of data they collect and share. Take a look. It's invaluable to me when looking for trends, anomalies and the like. 
http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/nass/Hone//2010s/2015/Hone-03-20-2015.pdf


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From: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Geo How
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Subject: Re: [BEE-L] USDA/NASS Inquiry

 
My question on this is what/why do they care about the cost of either??  What possible value could that provide?


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