Federal Register #05350264

USDA Requests Public Comment on 2026 RMA Organic Price Survey Information Collection

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is requesting public comment on its proposed information collection for the 2026 RMA Organic Price Survey. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - In cooperation with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) - Purpose and Scope: - Collects price and sales data from certified organic farms in all 50 states - Gathers information on organic crop commodities and organic marketing practices - Data will be used to establish organic-specific price elections for the USDA crop insurance program - Respondents: - Certified organic farmers and ranchers (voluntary participation) - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - This is an information collection request, not a purchase or contract opportunity - Also references the Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR) information collection - Administrative Context: - Submission is for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review under the Paperwork Reduction Act

Description

The Department of Agriculture announces a submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and requests public comments on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice details the 2026 RMA Organic Price Survey, which collects price and sales data from certified organic farms across all 50 states to support USDA Risk Management Agency's crop insurance programs. The survey is voluntary and aims to provide national and state-level estimates of organic crop prices and marketing practices. Comments on the information collection are requested by May 11, 2026.

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