USDA Seeks Input on Agricultural Environmental Tracking Survey
Published Date: 4/10/2026
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Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a survey that helps track how farming affects the environment. Farmers and others involved in agriculture might be asked to share info, but only if the survey has official approval. Comments on this info collection are due by May 11, 2026, and the goal is to keep the process clear, useful, and as easy as possible.
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Farmers Face More Survey Burden
If you run a farm or ranch, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) may ask you to take part in the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) survey. The survey uses personal interviews to collect field-specific data from an average of 20,000 respondents per year and the agency reports total burden hours of 17,547; NASS is requesting to add text and email reminder messages which will increase burden hours. Comments on this information collection are due by May 11, 2026, and the OMB Control Number is 0535-0245.
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