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In a proclamation dated March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared March 18 as National Agriculture Day. This day honors the vital role that farmers and agricultural workers play in the United States, acknowledging their contribution to providing food, clothing, and fuel. The proclamation highlights the dedication and hard work of those in the agriculture sector and emphasizes the importance of empowering them to ensure America's future prosperity. It calls on Americans to recognize agriculture's impact on daily life and express gratitude for the efforts of farmers and ranchers.

The Department of Agriculture is preparing to submit an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments by April 3, 2025, on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans a change in their Agricultural Prices data collection, aiming to enhance efficiency by integrating data from a discontinued survey into another ongoing survey. The information collected helps compute prices received by farmers for various crops and plays a significant role in several government and economic analyses, including disaster payments and projections of farm income.