USDA Seeks Feedback on Farm Info Gathering
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a new info collection plan to make sure it’s useful and not too much work. Farmers, researchers, and others who provide data might be affected, and comments are due by August 18, 2025. This review helps keep paperwork easy and efficient without costing extra money or time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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ARMS Phase 3 Survey Updates for Farmers
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) proposes substantive updates to the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Phase 3 questionnaires for Cotton, Broilers, Hogs, and the Cost and Return Report. The collection lists 43,817 respondents, a reporting frequency of annually and monthly, and a total estimated burden of 70,556 hours; comments are due by August 18, 2025.
Race/Ethnicity Responses Use Minimal Categories
NASS will use a minimal category version of the ARMS Phase 3 questionnaire that does not include examples for each of the seven main race/ethnicity categories. This change affects respondents who answer race/ethnicity questions on the survey and is part of the proposed substantive changes open for comment by August 18, 2025.
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