By Blake Jackson
This fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will gather details about production methods from Missouri farmers as part of the 2024 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS).
“ARMS is a vital survey that tracks how Missouri farmers use technology to manage production of their major field crops,” said Brad Summa, director of the NASS Heartland Regional Field Office. “The data help producers, policymakers, and farm groups understand the factors that drive the costs and returns of crop production.”
For this year’s survey, NASS will focus on wheat producers across the nation, including 150 farmers in Missouri. Data collection will start in October. NASS advises farmers to have their fertilizer and pesticide application records on hand to ease the process.
A representative from USDA NASS will reach out to farmers to arrange an interview to complete the questionnaire. Producers who have chosen email notifications may also receive reminders through email.
The ARMS survey is carried out in three stages, running from May 2024 to April 2025. The first stage, which has already been completed, involved screening participants to ensure they represent the commodity and accurately reflect the U.S. farming sector.
Currently, NASS is in the second phase, gathering data on farming practices. In the third and final stage, farmers will be asked about their costs of production, farm income, and overall production expenses.
This crucial information aids in better understanding the agricultural landscape and supports decision-making within the industry.
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Categories: Missouri, Crops, Wheat