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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.

2026-00541 — 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.

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.

2025-22667 — 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 Current Agricultural Industrial Reports for three more years. This affects farmers, ranchers, and businesses who provide data on crops and livestock. Comments are open until February 10, 2026, so get your thoughts in soon—this helps keep important farm info accurate without costing extra money.

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: 2026-01160 — Procurement List; Additions

Starting February 1, 2026, new services will be added to the government’s Procurement List, meaning federal agencies must buy these services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. This change helps support these nonprofits without adding extra paperwork or costs. It’s a win-win for the government and amazing workers making a difference!

Next: 2026-01162 — Submission for OMB Review; Comments Request

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is asking for public feedback as it renews a form used to verify people and businesses involved in their projects. This form helps them check who they’re working with and takes about an hour to fill out. Comments are due by March 23, 2026, and the process affects around 1,100 respondents each year.