PROVIDES END-OF-YEAR DATA TO ESTIMATE
ACREAGE, YIELD AND PRODUCTION FOR THE MAJOR FIELD CROP AT THE STATE
AND COUNTY LEVEL. COUNTY ESTIMATES FOR SELECTED CROPS ARE REQUIRED
BY ASCS AND FCIC TO CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE MANDATE. ESTIMATES
USED IN MARKETING DESISIONS BY GOVERNMENT AND THE VARIOUS INDUTRIES
SERVICING AGRICULTURE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.