Federal Register #2026-06977

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Agricultural Data Collection Surveys

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is seeking public input on its planned agricultural data collection initiatives: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Products/Services Requested: - RMA Organic Price Survey: Collects price and sales data for organic crop commodities and marketing practices from certified organic farms across all 50 states - Estimated 27,000 respondents - Conducted annually - Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR): Gathers data on the utilization of crops, livestock, and poultry for industrial purposes from businesses and for-profit entities - Estimated 635 respondents - Conducted monthly, quarterly, annually, or one-time - Objective Yield Surveys: Collects objective yield predictions for crops such as corn, cotton, soybeans, wheat, citrus, and walnuts from farms and businesses - Estimated 12,000 respondents - Conducted annually or monthly - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a notice for information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Data collected is critical for agricultural policy, insurance programs, and market decision-making - Public comments are invited on the proposed data collection efforts - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice from the Department of Agriculture announces the submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. It invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collections, which include surveys related to agricultural statistics such as organic price surveys, industrial reports, and objective yield surveys. The notice provides details on how to submit comments and emphasizes the importance of these data collections for agricultural policy and programs.

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