USDA wants better agricultural data while asking farmers fewer questions

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · Oct 14, 2026 · 12:21

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The Agriculture Department wants to reduce the reporting burden on farmers and ranchers while improving the data it uses to make decisions. The plan relies on new ways of collecting and combining information, but its success may depend on whether producers trust the results. Here with more details is Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dr. Lauren Stump.

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