Farmer Cooperative Statistics, 1990

A survey of U.S. farmer cooperatives for calendar year 1990 showed a record high net business volume. Net income, however, was down from 1989. Assets, liabilities, and net worth were all up. Gross and net business volumes were reported for 4,663 cooperatives. Business volume, number of cooperatives, and cooperative memberships were reported by commodity for those cooperatives classified as marketing, farm supply, and service. Cooperative growth trends showed changes in cooperative numbers, memberships, business size, and sales volume. Data on balance sheet and net income and selected activities of other service organizations were also reported