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  • 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!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16491
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture is planning to submit new information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. They are seeking public comments on whether the information collection is necessary, whether their estimates of the burden are correct, how to improve information quality, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. The Economic Research Service (ERS) aims to improve data collection methods for surveys about agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. This initiative engages various respondents including individuals, businesses, non-profits, farms, and government entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who grow our food want to ask everyone, like people, farms, and businesses, about how they do things to make sure their information is useful and easy to understand. They are also asking if there are better ways to collect this information that won't take too much time.