USDA Seeks Comments on Farm Crop and Livestock Surveys
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on its plan to collect important farming info through surveys about crops, livestock, and chemical use. Farmers and others involved in agriculture might be asked to share data that helps keep food production steady and safe. Comments are welcome until June 1, 2026, and this process won’t cost respondents money but aims to make data collection easier and clearer.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual Farm Data Survey Requests
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service plans to collect farm-level data through the Agricultural Resource Management Phases 1 & 2 and Chemical Use Surveys. Farms and for-profit agricultural businesses may be asked to respond annually; the agency estimates an average of 116,583 respondents and a total of 51,364 burden hours each year (about 0.44 hours or ~26 minutes per respondent). Public comments on the collection are requested by June 1, 2026.
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