Federal Register #2026-22971

USDA AMS seeks input on hemp production practices and costs survey

USDA AMS is seeking public input on a hemp production information collection, not soliciting products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Specialty Crops Program, Market Development Division, Hemp Branch. - Purpose: Extend and revise the Domestic Hemp Production Program information collection, including the Hemp Production Practices and Costs Study. - Study scope: A national census-style survey of hemp production practices and costs among fiber, grain, and floral producers; the information supports agency analysis and related policy work. - Organization named: University of Kentucky prepared the study under a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Specialty Crops Program. No OEMs or procurement vendors are identified. - Procurement details: No products, part numbers, purchase quantities, or contract value are specified.

Description

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces its intention to request an extension and revision of the approved information collection concerning hemp producers and production trends. The collection includes a national census-style survey of hemp producers covering production practices and costs across fiber, grain, and floral segments. The information supports rulemaking, congressional reporting, and analysis of the U.S. hemp sector. Comments are due January 11, 2027.

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