Search Results for agency_names:"National Agricultural Statistics Service"

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Search Results: agency_names:"National Agricultural Statistics Service"

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  • 2025-01962 — Notice of Intent To Request To Reinstate an Information Collection
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8513
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), part of the USDA, plans to reinstate an information collection to gather data on local food marketing from farm producers to consumers or retailers. This collection seeks approval in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to support local agricultural economies and identify changes and growth in the local food industry nationwide. NASS will use mandatory reporting authority and ensure strict confidentiality under federal law. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by March 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, the government wants to start asking farmers questions again about how they sell their food straight to people or shops, and they promise to keep the answers secret. They also want people to share their thoughts about this plan by March 31, 2025.

  • 2021-03608 — Notice of Intent To Request To Conduct a New Information Collection
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10919
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking approval to conduct a new information collection to gather data on hemp production. This initiative is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and will help inform programs under the 2018 Farm Bill. The survey will target up to 20,000 farmers and ranchers, with an estimated burden of 15 minutes per response. Public comments on this proposed data collection must be submitted by April 26, 2021, to ensure consideration.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to ask farmers some questions about growing a plant called hemp to help make better rules. They're planning to send these questions to a lot of farmers and hope everyone answers quickly, like in 15 minutes!

  • 2021-02487 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8578
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is announcing its plan to revise and extend an information collection related to feral swine, as mandated by the 2014 Farm Bill. This survey aims to assess the damage caused by feral swine in several states to both crops and livestock, with past surveys indicating significant economic impact. NASS plans to gather data from farm and ranch operators via mail and phone, with a total estimated response burden of 9,700 hours annually. The survey supports a $20 million program to help states manage the rapidly growing population of feral swine. Public comments on this notice are invited until April 9, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking how wild pigs are causing trouble for farmers and animals, and they'll ask farmers questions to help fix the problem. They want to know what people think about doing this before April 9, 2021.

  • 2025-01963 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8514
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA plans to revise and extend the Annual Organic Survey, as noted in a recent announcement. This effort seeks to align data collection with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, focusing on organic agricultural practices and production. The survey will target certified organic operations, those exempt from certification, and those transitioning to organic certification across all states, with an estimated 27,000 operations contacted. Comments on the proposed information collection are being solicited to evaluate its necessity, accuracy, and potential burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) wants to change and keep checking how organic farms do their work in the U.S. They plan to ask about 27,000 farms for information, and they're inviting people to share their thoughts on how this can be done in a way that's easy and useful.

  • 2024-30750 — Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104971
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to revise and extend the Vegetable Surveys Program in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This update may alter the burden hours due to changes in population size or survey design. The information collected helps the USDA and others make informed production and marketing decisions for vegetables. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and practicality of these data collections by February 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Agricultural Statistics Service wants to update a survey about vegetables to make sure it has the right information for planning. People can tell them what they think about this plan until February 2025.