Reminder: USDA Requesting Information on Statistical Data Needs by April 9

USDA published a Federal Register notice requesting information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research produced by the Economic Research Service (ERS), the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and the Office of the Chief Economist’s World Agricultural Outlook Board (OCE-WAOB). USDA is posing questions such as these: Which NASS or ERS data (e.g., releases, reports, datasets) are most valuable to your work, and why? What gaps exist in the agricultural data produced? What new topic areas should USDA prioritize for data products? Information provided in response to this request will help inform USDA in considering future program direction, new initiatives, and potential funding opportunities. All comments must be received on or before April 9, 2026.