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The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a new information collection requirement, as part of a survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This survey, targeting farmers and ranchers in four states, will gather data on various conservation practices in agriculture, such as cover crops and irrigation management. The information collected aims to understand the motivations behind adopting these practices and their long-term usage. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted by March 22, 2021, via the specified website.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This collection, related to surveys by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), aims to gather data on various agricultural topics like farm management, food safety, and conservation practices. NASS will work with cooperators such as state departments of agriculture and land-grant universities to conduct these surveys. Responses are voluntary, and data collected will help update lists of farm operators and reduce duplicated survey efforts.