Provides state and national acreage, yield, and production estimates for selected field crops. Weekly crop progress and condition reports are provided during the growing season. Production estimates are used in marketing decisions that affect the nation's food supply.
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
Renewal submission sample figure of 300,000 was based on the previous 2 year's sample size. This increase adjustment reflects the actual 2008 sample size of 400,000 for County Estimates.
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