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Connect USDA NASS to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a specialized agricultural data analyst.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through USDA NASS.

  1. 01

    Get survey info

    This capability provides information about USDA NASS surveys. Use it to check what data is available and how often it gets collected.

  2. 02

    Get demographics data

    This capability retrieves farm demographics data. It automatically sets the sector to demographics and lets you filter by state or year.

  3. 03

    Get economics data

    This capability pulls agricultural economics data. You can filter by commodity, state, and year to see income and expense trends.

  4. 04

    Get livestock summary

    This capability provides a summary of livestock production. You'll need to name a commodity like cattle, hogs, or poultry to get results.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through USDA NASS.

  1. 05

    Get param values

    This capability helps you find valid filter values. Use it to see which states, commodities, or units are available before you run a query.

  2. 06

    Get quick stats

    This capability queries the main Quick Stats database. It returns specific statistical values based on the sectors and commodities you specify.

  3. 07

    Search by commodity

    This capability performs a broad search for a specific commodity. It returns all available production, price, and inventory data for that item.

  4. 08

    Get crop summary

    This capability generates a summary of crop production. It provides detailed statistics on yields and acreage for commodities like corn or wheat.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Market Trend Analysis

A trader asks for corn price trends over the last three years to inform a position.

02

Regional Yield Comparisons

An analyst compares soybean yields between two different states to identify top-performing regions.

03

Livestock Inventory Checks

A rancher checks the latest cattle inventory numbers to understand supply shifts.

04

Economic Benchmarking

A farm manager reviews production expenses and income data to evaluate seasonal performance.

Automate a task

Put USDA NASS to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

USDA NASS works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put USDA NASS to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

930ms average. Fast in production.

USDA NASS is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1035ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
757ms
Slowest day
1035ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of USDA NASS, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with USDA NASS. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

USDA NASS Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PlFn4feNqVF9wiVJS8FXbBowTEREAYjkrMR5jugU/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — USDA NASS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usda-nass-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PlFn4feNqVF9wiVJS8FXbBowTEREAYjkrMR5jugU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up USDA NASS in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work USDA NASS owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to turn raw federal agricultural data into actionable insights without manual data entry.

  • 01

    Agricultural Analysts

    They hand off the task of comparing state yields and tracking price trends to their agent.

  • 02

    Commodity Traders

    They use the agent to monitor production volumes and economic indicators for market moves.

  • 03

    Researchers

    They delegate the retrieval of historical statistics and survey methodologies to the AI.

  • 04

    Farmers and Ranchers

    They use the agent to quickly benchmark their production against national averages.

FAQ

Questions USDA NASS owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a USDA NASS API key?

    Yes. You will need to enter your own USDA NASS API key, which you can get for free from the official USDA NASS developer website.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I find data on specific crops like corn or wheat?

    Yes. The MCP allows you to query production, yield, and price data for a wide range of crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and rice.

  • 04

    Is the data real-time?

    The MCP provides access to the official USDA NASS Quick Stats database, which includes both current and historical survey data.

  • 05

    How do I know which states or commodities are available?

    You can use the get_param_values capability to see a full list of valid states, commodities, and other filterable parameters.

  • 06

    How do I get a USDA NASS API key?

    Visit nass.usda.gov/developer and register for a free API key. The key is delivered instantly via the web form. It's completely free with no usage cost.

  • 07

    What crops and commodities are available?

    The NASS Quick Stats database covers all major US agricultural commodities: CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, COTTON, RICE, SORGHUM, OATS, BARLEY, HAY, PEANUTS, POTATOES for crops; CATTLE, HOGS, CHICKENS, TURKEYS, MILK, EGGS, HONEY for livestock; plus fruit, vegetables, nursery products and many more. Use get_param_values with param 'commodity' to see the complete list.

  • 08

    Can I filter data by state and year?

    Yes! All query capabilities support optional state and year parameters. State can be the full name (e.g. 'IOWA') or abbreviation (e.g. 'IA'). Year accepts specific years (e.g. '2024') or ranges. The data returned includes the state, year, commodity, value and unit for each record.

  • 09

    What kind of economic data is available?

    The ECONOMICS sector includes: prices received by farmers for crops and livestock, prices paid by farmers (inputs, feed, fuel), farm production expenses, farm real estate values, cash rent for cropland and pasture, and agricultural income data. Use get_economics_data to query by commodity, state and year.

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