USDA Updates Meat Slaughter Data Collection Form

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.

2026-00541 — 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.

2026-00540 — 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.

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The U.S. International Trade Commission is starting an investigation because First Solar, a company from Arizona, says some imported TOPCon solar products are breaking their patent. This could lead to rules stopping those products from being sold in the U.S., which might shake up the solar market soon. If you’re in solar tech or trade, keep an eye out—big changes and possible money moves are coming!

Next: 2026-06123 — Board of Directors Meeting

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation’s Board of Directors will meet on April 8, 2026, to review important financial reports and performance updates. Some parts of the meeting are open to the public, while others are private, focusing on insurance risks and audit results. Farmers, lenders, and anyone interested in farm credit insurance should pay attention, as these discussions impact financial safety and oversight.