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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.

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 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 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.

NRCS Information Collection Notice for Advancing Markets for Producers

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting comments on a revision to an approved information collection request for the Advancing Markets for Producers grant activity. The revision focuses on ongoing progress reporting requirements for grant awardees. Comments are due by April 13, 2026.

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage Program Correction

The Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency are issuing correcting amendments to the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program regulations. These technical corrections address eligibility for sugar beet producers, quality loss calculations, and dairy operations that ceased marketing milk. The amendments are effective March 9, 2026.

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Final Rule and ICR Approval

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has issued a final rule for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, effective February 23, 2026. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has also approved the associated information collection request (ICR) under control number 0503-0028.

USDA Revises FY 2026 Sugar Allotments and Allocations

The USDA has revised the fiscal year 2026 (crop year 2025) state cane sugar allotments and allocations to sugarcane processors, and also revised the fiscal year 2026 beet sugar allocations. These revisions involve reassigning specific tonnages between Florida and Louisiana for cane sugar and between various processors for beet sugar.

APHIS Notice: Pioneer Hi-Bred Maize Risk Assessment Extension

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has received a request from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. to extend a determination of nonregulated status for a new variety of genetically engineered maize (DP51291) based on its similarity to a previously approved variety (DP23211). APHIS is making this extension request and its draft risk assessment available for public comment.

APHIS Extension Request

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has posted a request for an extension related to a previous notice. This action concerns a specific docket number and is part of ongoing regulatory processes.