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ERS proposes new collection on farmers' cover crop practices

The USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) is proposing a new information collection, the 'Corn and Soybean Grower Survey,' to study farmers' cover cropping practices and program participation. The agency is requesting public comments on this proposed data collection.

ERS Notice on New Information Collection for Foodborne Illness Survey

The USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) has issued a notice proposing a new information collection, the 'Foodborne Illness Prevention Valuation Survey.' This survey aims to study consumer willingness to pay to prevent health effects of foodborne illness, with a comment period closing May 28, 2024.

ERS Notice on Information Collection Renewal for Food Security Survey

The Economic Research Service (ERS) has issued a notice regarding the renewal of an information collection for supplemental food security questions in the Current Population Survey (CPS). The comment period for this notice ended on September 16, 2024.

Economic Research Service Seeks Comment on Information Collection Renewal

The Economic Research Service (ERS) has announced its intention to renew an existing information collection, the Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies (OMB Number 0536-0073). ERS is seeking public comment on this renewal, which is part of an ongoing initiative to improve data product quality.

ERS Notice on Agricultural Data Collection

The Economic Research Service (ERS) has issued a notice regarding new data collection procedures. The notice outlines updated requirements for agricultural firms, with a comment period closing on April 9, 2026.