USDA Seeks Input About 2016 Crops
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During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its major mid-year survey, the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will survey operations across the country to determine crop production and supply levels in 2016. NASS gathers the data for the June Agricultural Survey online, by mail, phone, and in-person interview. Also, agency representative visit randomly selected tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch on that land. Growers will provide information on crop acreage, grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales. NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports to be released June 30. All reports are available here.
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