What does ASI mean in MISCELLANEOUS

The Agricultural Stress Index (ASI) is an economic indicator which measures the impact of extreme weather events on the USA agricultural sector. It combines data from crop yields, commodity prices, agricultural inputs and farm debt to provide a comprehensive measure of stress across the sector.

The ASI combines data from seven sources including crop yields, commodity prices, farm debt, and input costs into an overall index score. This score shows how exposed certain regions are to extreme weather and provides an accurate indication of economic risk within the agricultural industry.

You will need access to data from seven sources including crop yields, commodity prices, farm debt, and input costs in order to view the ASI.

By looking at ASI scores you can gain insight into which areas or states are more exposed to extreme weather events such as droughts or floods. This helps plan ahead for any potential disruptions in food production and supply chains due to these extreme conditions.

The ASI is updated on a quarterly basis with new data being released every three months.

A high score on the ASI signifies that an area or state is particularly vulnerable when it comes to extreme weather events such as droughts or floods and may be more likely to experience disruption in food production and supply chains due to these conditions.

A low score on the ASI signifies that an area or state has resilience against extreme weather events and may not experience disruption in food production and supply chains when compared with higher scoring regions.

Beyond its use as an economic indicator, the ASI can also be used by farmers, insurers, governments and businesses for decision making purposes in terms of preparing for potential risks posed by extreme weather conditions.

The Agricultural Stress Index (ASI) was developed by researchers from Purdue University’s Center for Global Food Security using funding provided by USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).