USDA Wants to Keep Counting Farm Stuff, Seeks Paperwork Renewal

2026-06122 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service plans to update and extend its Livestock Slaughter Survey for three more years. This means some questions might change, and the number of people surveyed could shift, affecting how much time it takes to respond. Farmers, meat producers, and others in the livestock industry should know this helps keep meat supply info fresh and accurate, with comments due by May 29, 2026.

2026-01161 — Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renewal an Information Collection; Correction

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is fixing a previous notice about renewing their survey that predicts crop yields like corn and soybeans. This update clears up details and invites the public to comment by March 16, 2026. Farmers, researchers, and anyone interested in agriculture stats should take note—no big cost changes, just smoother info collection ahead!

2026-00542 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service plans to update and extend its Objective Yield Surveys, which help predict crop production for things like corn, soybeans, and nuts. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will keep sharing info through these surveys, which guide important crop reports. Comments on these changes are welcome until March 16, 2026, and the update will last for three more years with no new costs announced.

2026-00540 — Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Reinstate an Information Collection

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service plans to bring back the 2027 Census of Agriculture, a big survey that collects important info about farms across the U.S. and its territories. Farmers and farm operators who produce $1,000 or more in products will be part of this. Comments on this plan are open until March 16, 2026, and this survey helps keep farming data fresh and useful without extra costs to participants.

2026-00541 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to update and extend its Cotton Ginning Survey for three more years. This survey collects important info from cotton producers about how much cotton and cottonseed they process, helping farmers and businesses plan better. If you’re involved in cotton farming or ginning, your input matters—comments are due by March 16, 2026, and no extra costs are expected.

2025-22664 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service wants to update and keep collecting important farm info through the Agricultural Resources Management Survey and Chemical Use Surveys for three more years. Farmers and others involved in agriculture will be asked about their practices and chemical use. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by February 10, 2026—this helps keep the data accurate and useful without costing extra money.

Previous: 2025-22665 — Agency Information Collection Extension

The Department of Energy wants to keep collecting yearly reports about loans given through a special energy program for three more years. This helps make sure the money is used right and the program runs smoothly. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until January 12, 2026, to share them—no extra costs or big changes, just a simple extension!

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