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NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS
SERVICE
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURVEY
COTTON PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND COSTS
REPORT
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Rm 5030, South Building
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-2000
Phone: 1-800-727-9540
Fax: 202-690-2090
Email: [email protected]
for 2007
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NOTES
INTRODUCTION:
[Introduce yourself, and ask for the operator. Rephrase in your own words.]
We are collecting information on practices and costs to produce cotton and need your help to make the information as accurate as
possible. Authority for collection of information on the Cotton Production Practices and Costs Report is Title 7, Section 2204 of the U.S.
Code. This information will be used for economic analysis and to compile and publish estimates for your region and the United States.
Response to this survey is confidential and voluntary.
We encourage you to refer to your farm records during the interview.
HHMM
BEGINNING TIME
0004
[MILITARY]
1. Please verify name and mailing address of this operation.
Make corrections (including the correct operation name) on the label and continue.
__ __ __ __
[Check if name and
address are verified.]
2. Please answer the following question(s) for the total acres you (name on label ) operate.
a. Have or will you grow any crops or cut hay in 2007?. . . . . . . . .
Yes [Go to Item 3]
No [Continue]
b. During 2007, did this operation sell any agricultural products
or receive government agricultural payments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes [Go to Item 3]
No [Continue]
c.
Yes [Go to Item 3]
No [Go to conclusion]
Have or will you own or raise any livestock or poultry? . . . . . . .
3. Are the day-to-day decisions for this (name on label) operation made by one individual,
a hired manager, or partners? [Check one]
One individual - [Enter 1, Go to item 5]
A hired manager - [Enter 8, Go to item 5]
Partners - [Continue]
OFFICE USE
REPORTING UNIT
0921
-2-
SCREENING
NUMBER
4. How many individuals are involved in the day-to-day decisions of this operation?. . . . . . .
[Enter the number of partners, including the partner named on the label.
Identify the other persons in this partnership below, then continue.]
Partners jointly operate land and share in decision making. Do not include landlords and tenants as partners.
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 1: NAME
PARTNER 2: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
CITY
STATE
ZIP
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 3: NAME
PARTNER 4: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
PHONE NUMBER
ACRES
0049
5. How many acres of cropland did you operate in 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. How many acres of cotton did this operation [Operation 1] plant in 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.____
0056
.____
6. Do you [target name] make any day-to-day decisions for any other farm or ranch?
[If Opdom 99, check ‘No’ and follow skip instructions.]
NO - [Enter code 1 and then begin the interview with Section A, page 7.]
YES -
a. How many total operating arrangements (including the sampled operation)
do you (target operator) make day-to-day decisions for?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. [List or verify names associated with each additional operation on the next page.]
NUMBER
0923
-3-
OPERATION 2:
PARTNERS:
►
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
OPERATION NAME (IF ANY)
OPERATION NAME
PARTNER 1: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
CITY
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
STATE
PARTNER 3: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 2: NAME
CITY
ZIP
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 4: NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
a. Are the day-to-day decisions for this farming/ranching operation [Operation 2] made by--OPERATING
ARRANGEMENT
0932
an individual operator? [Enter 1 and Continue]
a hired manager? [Enter 8 and Continue]
Partners? [List/verify partners in Partner Boxes above]
ACRES
0033
b. How many acres of cropland did you operate in 2007 [Operation 2]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.____
0034
c.
How many acres of cotton did you plant in 2007 [Operation 2]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Refer to Page 2, Item 6a. Does operator make day-to-day decisions for more than 2 operations?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to Operation Selection, Item 7, Page 6]
.____
-4-
OPERATION 3:
PARTNERS:
►
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
OPERATION NAME (IF ANY)
OPERATION NAME
PARTNER 1: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
CITY
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
STATE
PARTNER 3: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 2: NAME
CITY
ZIP
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 4: NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
a. Are the day-to-day decisions for this farming/ranching operation [Operation 3] made by--OPERATING
ARRANGEMENT
0933
an individual operator? [Enter 1 and Continue]
a hired manager? [Enter 8 and Continue]
Partners? [List/verify partners in Partner Boxes above]
ACRES
0035
b. How many acres of cropland did you operate in 2007 [Operation 3]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.____
0036
c.
How many acres of cotton did you plant in 2007 [Operation 3]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Refer to Page 2, Item 6a. Does operator make day-to-day decisions for more than 3 operations?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to Operation Selection, Item 7, Page 6]
.____
-5-
OPERATION 4:
PARTNERS:
►
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
OPERATION NAME (IF ANY)
OPERATION NAME
PARTNER 1: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
CITY
a. Are the day-to-day decisions for this farming/ranching
operation [Operation 4] made by--an individual operator?
[Enter 1 and Continue]
0934
a hired manager?
[Enter 8 and Continue]
Partners? [List/verify partners
in Partner Boxes above]
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 2: NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
b. How many acres of cropland did you operate in 2007
[Operation 4]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0037
STATE
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 3: NAME
.____
c.
How many acres of cotton did you plant in 2007
[Operation 4]?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0038
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
.____
[Refer to Page 2, Item 6a. Does operator make day-to-day decisions for more than 4 operations?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to Operation Selection, Item 7, Page 6]
OPERATION 5:
PARTNERS:
►
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
OPERATION NAME (IF ANY)
OPERATION NAME
PARTNER 1: NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
CITY
a. Are the day-to-day decisions for this farming/ranching
operation [Operation 5] made by--an individual operator?
[Enter 1 and Continue]
0935
a hired manager?
[Enter 8 and Continue]
Partners? [List/verify partners
in Partner Boxes above]
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 2: NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
b. How many acres of cropland did you operate in 2007
[Operation 5]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0039
STATE
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER 3: NAME
.____
c.
How many acres of cotton did you plant in 2007
[Operation 5]?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0040
ADDRESS
CITY
.____
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
-6-
OPERATION SELECTION
7. [ENUMERATOR Action: Were Cotton Acres reported on any of the operations?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [This concludes the interview. Make notes, then go to
item 4 on back page.]
0057
Enter the total number of operations reporting cotton acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[If only one operation, Enter 1 and go to Section A.]
‘Apply Random Operation Label’
8. [ENUMERATOR ACTION:]
Circle the pair of numbers on the above label associated with the number of operations with cotton (item 7).
Select the operation according to the number you circled on the label, and record the selected number.
0058
9. The operation selected is ____________________________________(i.e. Operation 1, Operation 2,etc.)
During this interview, the questions will be about this selected operation.
The selected number identifies the counting order of operations with cotton and not necessarily the Operation number.
-7-
A
COTTON FIELD SELECTION
1. How many acres of cotton did this operation plant for the 2007 crop year?
A
TOTAL PLANTED
ACRES
0050
.____
► [If skip –row cotton was planted, exclude acreage in the skips.].. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. I will follow a simple procedure to make a random selection from the cotton fields
planted for the 2007 crop.
TOTAL NUMBER OF
FIELDS PLANTED
What is the TOTAL number of cotton fields that were planted on this
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0020
[If only 1 field, enter 1 and
go to item 4.]
3. Please list these fields according to identifying name/number or describe each field,
then I will tell you which field has been selected.
► [If there are more than 18 fields make sure item 2 is TOTAL fields planted,
and list only the 18 fields closest to the operator’s permanent residence.
► If respondent is unable to identify or describe the fields, use the Field Selection Grid Supplement.]
FIELD NAME, NUMBER OR DESCRIPTION
FIELD NAME, NUMBER OR DESCRIPTION
1
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
17
9
18
APPLY “RANDOM NUMBER’ LABEL HERE
SELECTED FIELD
NUMBER
4. [ENUMERATOR ACTION:]
0021
Circle the pair of numbers on the above label associated with the last numbered field in item 3.
Select the field according to the number you circled on the label, and record the selected number.
[If only 1 field, enter 1]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. The field selected is _________________________________________________ (field name/number/description.)
During this interview, the cotton questions will be about this selected cotton field.
[Be sure the operator can identify the selected field.]
OFFICE USE
OY Field Substituted
0022
-8-
B
FIELD CHARACTERISTICS---SELECTED FIELD
B
ACRES
1301
1. How many acres of cotton did this operation plant in this field for the 2007 crop?
[If skip-row cotton was planted, exclude acreage in the skips.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.___
CODE
a. Are the acres in this field CERTIFIED ORGANIC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES=1
1311
[If YES, ask – else go to item 1b]
YEAR
1322
(i) What year was cotton from this field first certified?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___ ___ ___ ___
CODE
b. Was this field transitioning into organic cotton production in 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1351
YES=1
CODE
2. Are the acres in this field --
1
2
3
4
5
6
owned by this operation?
rented for CASH with the payment being a fixed cash amount?
rented for CASH with the payment being a flexible cash amount?
rented for a SHARE of the crop?
rented for some combination of CASH and SHARE of the crop?
used RENT FREE?
3. [If field is CASH RENTED (item 2 = 2, 3 or 5), ask--, else go to item 4.]
What was the cash rent paid per acre for this 2007 field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1302
DOLLARS &
CENTS PER ACRE
1303
.__ __
[If item 2 = 2, ask items 3a, 3b, and 3c---else go to item 4]
a. How many total crop acres were cash rented from the landlord/owner of this
cotton field (i.e., the number of acres in the FSA farm that includes this cotton field)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACRES
1309
.___
b. What was the total amount of the Direct Payment under the 2007 Farm Commodity
Program you received (or will receive) for all the crop acres you cash rented from the
landlord/owner of this cotton field (i.e., total Direct Payment for the FSA farm that includes this cotton field)?. . . .
[Note: Under cash rent arrangements, the tenent should receive all payments.]
1310
c.
1312
TOTAL DOLLARS
CODE
When you signed the cash lease for this cotton field, did you expect a
Counter-cyclical Payment would be declared in 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES=1
PERCENT
4. [If field is SHARE RENTED (item 2 = 4 or 5), ask--]
What was the landlord’s share of the crop from this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS & CENTS
OR
PER ACRE
5. [If field is RENTED (item 2 = 2, 3, 4,or 5), ask--]
What was the total cost for all inputs provided by any landlord
or contractor for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1304
TOTAL DOLLARS
1306
1305
.___ ___
(Include the costs for all inputs, such as seed, fertilizer, chemicals, technical services,
custom operations, and irrigation. Exclude real estate tax expenses and
lime costs paid by the landowner.)
6. What type of cotton was planted on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Upland
2
Pima – extra long stable or ELS . . . .
CODE
1320
YEAR
7. What year did you (the operator listed on the label) start operating this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1307
___ ___ ___ ___
MM DD YY
8. On what date was this field
1308
planted?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __ __ __ __ __ __
-9-
UNIT CODES
for Seeding Rate
1 = POUNDS/ACRE
23 = 50 LB BAGS/ACRE
25 = SEEDS/ACRE
38 = SEEDS/FOOT
40 = 250,000 SEED
BAGS/ACRE
42 = BOLL BOX
UNITS
9. What was the seeding rate the first time
this field was planted?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a.
1313
1314
.___
CODE
1 Drilled?
1315
2 Planted in Conventional Rows?
Was the cotton seed----. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Broadcast on this field?
..................
[If drilled or planted (item 9a = 1 or 2), ask---]
INCHES
b. What was the average cotton row width?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1323
CODE
10. Did this field have skip-row cotton?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1321
YES = 1
[If no skip-row, go to item 11.]
ROWS
OF COTTON
a. What was the common skip pattern?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ROWS
OF SKIP
BY
1316
1317
INCHES
b. What was the average width of the skip?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1319
ACRES
1318
11. How many acres in this field had to be replanted to cotton?
.____
(Number of acres times the number of times replanted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. What was the source and cost of--(Include cost of seed treatment and technology fee.
Exclude any Bt seed payment received for participating
in th Pink Bollworm program.)
UNIT CODE
1=POUNDS
22=ACRE
23=APPROX 50 LB. BAG
DOLLARS & CENTS 40 =250,000 SEED BAG
PER UNIT
42= BOLL BOX
1344
a. Genetically-modified purchased seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1345
1346
1348
1349
.___ ___
1347
b. Non-genetically-modified purchased seed?. . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT of
SEED
PLANTED
.___ ___
1340
c.
Homegrown seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
[If homegrown, ask---]
CENTS PER
POUND
1350
(i) What was the cost for cleaning and treating this seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.___
- 10 SEED TYPE - COTTON
1
Genetically-modified herbicide resistant seed variety
2
Genetically-modified Bt variety for insect resistance
3
Stacked gene variety
(both genetically- modified insect and herbicide resistance)
4
Variety planted not described above.
13. Which type of cotton seed was used on the majority of this field--[Show Seed Type Code List from Respondent Booklet and choose one code.]
CODE
1341
a. in 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1342
b. in 2006? [Leave blank if cotton was not on this field in 2006.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. [If item 13a = 1, 2, or 3, ask---]
Resistant seed varieties offer several benefits.
Did you choose the resistant seed variety used on this field primarily to--CODE
1 Increase yields through improved pest (weed or insect) control?
1343
2 Decrease herbicide input costs?
..........................
3 Decrease machinery costs?
4 Improve ability to use or ease of using reduced tillage or no-till system?
5 improve ability to use or ease of rotating crops?
6 Save management time or labor or improve ease of management?
7 Adopt more environmentally friendly practices?
8 For some other reason(s)? [Specify _____________]
PERCENT
15. What percent of the field was used as refuge in order to comply with
Bt cotton insect resistant management guidelines?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1361
16. [If Bt or herbicide resistant cotton seed is used, item 13a = 1, 2, or 3, ask---]
What was the technology fee paid?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. [If 13a = 1 or 4, ask---]
1
1
Per Acre
2
Per Bag
3
Per Boll Box
CODE
1362
DOLLARS
1363
Did not expect to have enough Bt target pests to
justify the cost of Bt cotton.
In 2007, which of the following
reasons influenced you the
most in deciding not to plant
Bt cotton on this field---
2
Concerned about finding a market for Bt cotton.
3
This field was used as refuge in 2007.
4
Concerned about the environmental impact of Bt cotton.
5
None of the above.
CODE
1364
.........
ACRES
18. How many acres of cotton in this field were planted to fill
a commercial seed contract?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1365
.___
1328
19. Has the harvest of this field been completed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
.___
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20. Now I need information about the acres harvested (or to be harvested) and the yields from this field.
ACRES
1335
a. How many ACRES in the cotton field were (will be) harvested for lint?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.____
POUNDS PER ACRE
(i) How many pounds of lint PER ACRE were harvested (do you expect to get if not
harvested)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1389
ACRES
1338
b. How many ACRES in the cotton field were (will be) abandoned?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.____
CROP CODE LIST for item 21
PREVIOUSLY PLANTED CROP was--1
Alfalfa hay
196 Tobacco, flue cured
16 Peanuts
26 Soybeans
11 Hay, all other
193 Tobacco, burley
17 Dry Peas
28 Sugarbeets
190 Barley
281 Cotton, Upland
20 Potatoes
30 Sunflowers
282 Cotton, Pima
21 Rice
142 Vegetables
85 Canola
302 CRP
22 Rye
163 Wheat, durum
310 Clover
311 Grasses other than clover 98 Safflower
164 Wheat, other spring
6 Corn for grain
94 Mustard Seed
25 Sorghum for grain
5 Corn for silage
15 Oats
24 Sorghum for silage
165 Wheat, winter
318 No crop planted during
this period
3 Dry Beans
31 Sweet Potatoes
21. Next, I need to know what crops were previously PLANTED on the majority of this field, including cover crops.
What crop was PLANTED on this field in--CROP NAME
a. FALL of 2006?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. SPRING/SUMMER of 2006?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
FALL of 2005?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. SPRING/SUMMER of 2005?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. FALL of 2004?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
SPRING/SUMMER of 2004?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CROP CODE
1352
1353
1354
1355
1356
1357
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22. In 2007 did your land–use practices for this field include--
CODE
1421
a. Structures for soil erosion control?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES = 1
[if YES, ask –Enter Code “1” for all that apply.]
1358
(i) terraces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1359
(ii) grade stabilization structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(iii) critical planting acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. Structures for storm water runoff control/handling?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1422
1423
[if YES, ask –Enter Code “1” for all that apply.]
1360
(i) grassed water ways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1424
(ii) structures for water control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1425
c.
Filter strips or other conservation buffers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
[if YES, ask –Enter Code “1” for all that apply.]
1426
(i) Filter strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1427
(ii) Field borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1428
(iii) Riparian buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1429
d. Drainage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES = 1
[if YES, ask –Enter Code “1” for all that apply.]
1430
(i) Subsurface field drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1431
(ii) Surface field drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1432
e. Other Practices? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YES = 1
[if YES, ask –Enter Code “1” for all that apply.]
1433
(i) Agri-chemical mixing facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1434
(ii) Contour farming and strip cropping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1435
(iii) Air quality management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1436
(iv) Other Practices [Specify: ___________________] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
OFFICE USE
1440
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1366
23. Has the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) classified any
part of this field as “Highly Erodible”?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
24. Have you been notified by NRCS that this field contains any wetlands?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1367
25. In 2007, did you receive technical assistance for planning, installing,
maintaining, or using conservation practices or systems on this field?
(Include grassed waterways and filter strips or riparian buffers, or drainage area, on or adjoining this field.
Include assistance from any source whether paid for or free.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1368
YES = 1
26. Is this field included in an existing conservation program contract for which you or the
landlord have received (or expect to receive) cost sharing payments, stewardship
payments, or incentive payments? [Be sure to consider grassed waterways and filter strips or
CODE
riparian buffers, or drainage area, on or adjoining this field. Also, be sure to consider payments that are
part of this contract but were made before or payments that are anticipated for future years.]. . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
1369
[If item 26 is YES, ask---, else go to item 26b.]
a. Have (or will) you receive cost sharing or incentive payments from---
CODE
1370
(i) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1371
(ii) Conservation Security Program (CSP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(iii) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(iv) Other programs?
YES = 1
1395
1396
(Specify:_____________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Was this field included in an application that was rejected from an existing
conservation program and if so, was it rejected from---
CODE
1397
(i) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(ii) Conservation Security Program (CSP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1398
1399
(iii) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(iv) Other programs?
YES = 1
1400
(Specify:_____________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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27. During 2007, did any written plan of the following types cover this field and if so,
in what year was the plan implemented?
a. Conservation plan specifying practices to reduce soil erosion?. . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. Comprehensive nutrient management plan specifying practices for
applying both fertilizer and manure?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
YEAR
IMPLEMENTED
CODE
(A “written plan" is a plan prepared in accordance with Federal, State, or district standards.)
Nutrient management plan specifying practices for land application
of manure only?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
d. Pest management plan specifying pesticide use and/or other
practices controlling weeds, insects, or plant disease?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. Irrigation water management plan specifying practices for applying
or conserving irrigation water?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1372
1373
___ ___ ___ ___
1374
1375
___ ___ ___ ___
1376
1377
___ ___ ___ ___
1378
1379
___ ___ ___ ___
1380
1381
___ ___ ___ ___
[If items 27a, b, c, d, or e = YES, ask---]
CODE
1382
28. Have you ever paid any technical service provider or consultant to
develop or write any of these plans for which you or the landowner were
reimbursed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. [If YES, ask---]
What was the reimbursement amount for developing these
plans for this field? (Include landlord’s/contractor’s share.
YES = 1
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
OR
1383
TOTAL DOLLARS
1384
.___ ___
(Exclude cost of construction or materials.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29. Was the cotton in this field covered by Federal Crop Insurance in 2007?
CODE
1385
YES – [Enter code 1 and continue]
a. Which coverage did you obtain?. . . . . . .
NO – [Go to item 30]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
Basic catastrophic insurance (Federal CAT)
Buy-up above basic federal CAT level
Revenue insurance
Organic plan insurance
Other Federal Crop insurance
CODE
1386
.......
YEAR
b. In what year did you (the operator listed on the label) first enroll this field in the Federal crop
insurance program?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1387
___ ___ ___ ___
POUNDS
PER ACRE
c.
What is the 2007 Approved APH (Actual production history) yield for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
d. What was the premium paid for Federal crop insurance
for this field in 2007? [Exclude any sign-up fee.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OR
1390
1388
TOTAL DOLLARS
1391
.___ ___
CODE
1392
e. Did you (or do you expect to) collect an indemnity payment on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
30. Was the cotton in this field covered by private crop insurance in 2007?
(Hail, wind, freeze, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
a. Did you (or do you expect to) collect an indemnity payment on this field for
private crop insurance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1393
1394
YES = 1
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C
FERTILIZER and NUTRIENT APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD
C
CODE
1. Were commercial FERTILIZERS applied to this field for the 2007
cotton crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDIT TABLE
0202
0201
YES = 1
2. [If COMMERCIAL fertilizer applied, continue, else go to item 5.]
NUMBER
3. How many commercial fertilizer applications were made to this field
for the 2007 crop? (Include applications made by airplanes and custom applicators). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0203
4. Now I need to record information for each application
CHECKLIST
√
√
INCLUDE
EXCLUDE
Custom applied fertilizers
Micronutrients
Fertilizers applied in the fall
of 2006 and those applied
earlier if this field was fallow
in 2006
Unprocessed manure
Commercially prepared manure
or compost
Lime and Gypsum/landplaster
Fertilizer applied to previous
crops in this field
Line
99
T-TYPE
TABLE
2
001
Office Use
Lines in Table
0213
APPLICATION CODES for COLUMN 6
1
2
3
4
L
Broadcast, ground without incorporation
Broadcast, ground with incorporation
Broadcast, by aircraft
In seed furrow
3
4
5
6
7
MATERIALS USED
What
quantity
was
applied
per
acre?
[Enter
material
code.]
When was
this applied?
How was
1 In the fall
before seeding
applied?
12 Gallons
2 In the spring
before seeding
[Refer to
How many
acres were
treated
In this
application?
19 Pounds
of actual
nutrients
3 At seeding
I
N
[Show Common Fertilizers in Respondent Booklet.]
E
[Leave this
column blank
if actual
nutrients
Nitrogen
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
In irrigation water
Chisel, injected or knifed in
Banded/Sidedressed in or over row
Foliar or directed spray
2
[Enter percentage analysis or
actual pounds of plant nutrients applied per acre.]
N
5
6
7
8
P2O5
Phosphate
K 2O
Potash
S
Sulfur
1 Pounds
this
code
list above.]
4 After seeding
were
ACRES
reported.]
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
0205
0206
0207
0214
0208
0209
0210
0211
0212
T – TYPE
0
TABLE
000
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
LINE
00
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5. Were any fertilizers applied by custom applicators?
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to item 6]
a.
Are you able to report the cost of fertilizer materials and custom application separately?
YES - [Continue]
b.
OFFICE USE
0215
NO - [Go to item 6]
Excluding the cost of the fertilizer materials, how much was spent
for custom application of fertilizers on this field?
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
(Include landlord and contractor costs. Include costs for sulfur and micronutrients.
0219
Exclude custom application of lime, gypsum, purchased manure & purchased compost.)
[If material and application costs can’t be separated, exclude them here and record the
total in item 6.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. What was the TOTAL COST of all fertilizer products applied to
this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include landlord and contractor costs. Include costs for sulfur and micronutrients.
[If custom applied, include the cost of materials ONLY,
unless materials and application costs cannot be separated.]
Include materials applied to this field if it was fallow in 2006
Exclude lime, gypsum, purchased manure and purchased compost.)
TOTAL DOLLARS
OR 0220
.___ ___
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
0221
OR
TOTAL DOLLARS
0222
.___ ___
CODE
0218
7. Was gypsum applied to this field for the 2007 cotton crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
POUNDS
PER ACRE
0217
8. What was your yield goal at planting for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Was a soil or plant tissue test performed on this cotton field in 2006
or 2007 for the 2007 crop?
YES [Continue.]
NO [Go to item 14.]
CODE
10. Was a soil test for phosphorus performed on this cotton field in 2006
or 2007 for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0225
YES = 1
a. [If phosphorus test done, ask---]
How many pounds of phosphorus (per acre) were recommended
(by the phosphorus test)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POUNDS
PER ACRE
0226
CODE
11. Was a soil test for nitrogen performed on this cotton field in 2006
or 2007 for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0227
YES = 1
a. [If nitrogen test done, ask---]
How many pounds of nitrogen (per acre) were recommended
(by the nitrogen test)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POUNDS
PER ACRE
0228
- 17 CODE
12. Was a plant tissue test or leaf analysis for nutrient deficiency performed on this field
in 2006 or 2007 for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
13. How much was spent for these soil and plant tissue tests
on this field? [Include landlord and contractor costs.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. If tests were done at no cost explain---
1
2
3
0229
OR TOTAL DOLLARS
0230
0231
.___ ___
Soil/plant tissue test provided free of charge
by dealer, crop consultant, or extension service.
Soil/plant tissue test costs were included in the
total fertilizer costs reported in item 6.
Some other reason.
CODE
0232
........
14. [Enumerator Action: Refer to the Fertilizer Table, column 2.
If nitrogen (N) was applied, complete items 15, 16 and 17.
If NO nitrogen applied, go to item 18.]
15. Was the amount of nitrogen you decided to apply to this field based on--[Enter code “1” for all that apply.]
CODE
a. Results of a soil or plant tissue test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. Crop consultant recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
Fertilizer dealer recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
d. Extension Service recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. Cost of nitrogen and/or expected commodity price?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
f.
YES = 1
Contractor recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Routine practice (operator’s own determination based on past
experience, yield goal, etc.)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0233
0234
0235
0236
0237
0238
0239
YES = 1
PERCENT
16. What share of the commercial nitrogen fertilizer applied to this field was
purchased under contract or otherwise pre-purchased at a pre-determined
price set prior to January 1, 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0279
CODE
17. Did you use any product to slow the breakdown of nitrogen on this field?
(For example a nitrification inhibitor such as N-Serve or a urease inhibitor such as Agrotain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0241
YES = 1
CODE
0242
18. Is lime ever applied to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
a. [If no lime applied, go to item 19, else continue.]
YEARS
0243
On average, how many years are there between applications of lime to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TONS PER ACRE
b. How many tons of lime were applied per acre the last time it was applied to
this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0244
.___
CODE
0240
c.
Was lime applied to this field in 2006 or 2007 for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
d. [If rented, (Section B, item 2 =2, 3, 4, or 5) ask---]
Considering the last time it was applied, what percent of the total cost of lime and
its application was paid by the landlord(s)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT
0245
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19. Was unprocessed manure or other organic material (excluding compost) applied to this field for
the 2007 cotton crop? (Exclude commercially prepared manure.)
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Go to item 21]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CODE
0246
ACRES
a. How many acres in this field was manure applied to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. What was the amount of manure applied
to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
CODE
TONS
2
GALLONS
3
BUSHELS
0248
UNITS PER ACRE
AND
0247
.___
TOTAL UNITS
OR
0249
0250
.___
.___ ___
MILES
c.
What is the distance between the manure storage/production location and
this manured field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. What was the capacity of the manure
spreader used to apply manure to this field?. . . . . . . .
1
TONS
2
GALLONS
3
BUSHELS
CODE
....
0252
0251
.___
TOTAL UNITS
AND
0253
.___ ___
e. Of the total manure applied to this field for the 2007 crop, what was
the percent of manure applied---
PERCENT
(i) in the fall before planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
(ii) in the spring before planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
(iii) after planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +
0254
0255
0256
100%
f.
Was the manure---
g. Was the manure---
h. Was the major source of the
manure from---
1
2
3
Lagoon liquid?
Slurry liquid?
Semi-dry or dry?
1
2
3
4
Broadcast or sprayed without incorporation?
Broadcast or sprayed with incorporation?
Injected/knifed in?
Sprayed using irrigation systems?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Beef cattle?
CODE
Dairy cattle?
0259
Hogs?
.........
Sheep?
Poultry?
Equine?
Biosolids (municipal sludge, food waste, etc.)?
Other? (Specify)__________________________
1
2
Produced on this operation?
Purchased (including any payment for
transportation or application)?
Obtained at no cost off this operation?
Obtained with compensation?
(Operator received payment for accepting the
manure.)
3
4
i.
Was the manure--. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CODE
0257
..............................
CODE
0258
..........
CODE
........
0260
- 19 CODE
0261
j.
Was any manure applied to this field tested for nutrient content prior to application?. . . . . .
k.
Was the application rate of commercial nitrogen fertilizer on this field reduced due to
manure application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0262
YES = 1
[If YES, ask---]
PERCENT
(i) By what percent did you reduce the commercial nitrogen fertilizer application
rate on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0263
CODE
0280
l.
Did you adjust the cotton harvest date in this field due to the application of manure?. . . . .
YES = 1
CODE
20. Were the manure APPLICATION RATES to this field influenced by Federal,
State, or local restrictions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0264
YES = 1
a. [If item 20 is YES, ask---]
What basis was used to determine these manure application rate restrictions-0265
(i) Nitrogen requirement of the crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(ii) Phosphorus requirement of the crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0266
21. Was compost applied to this field for the cotton crop?
CODE
0267
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Go to Section D]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACRES
0268
.___
a. How many acres in this field was the compost applied to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. What was the amount of compost applied
to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
Tons
Cubic Yards
UNITS PER
ACRE
CODE
0269
OR
0270
AND
TOTAL UNITS
0271
.___ ___
.___
[Enter up to 3
source codes]
c.
Were the major sources of the
compost from--. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Beef cattle?
Dairy cattle?
Hogs?
Sheep?
Poultry?
Equine?
Biosolids (food waste)?
Crop? (Specify)___________________________
Other? (Specify)___________________________
1
2
Produced on this operation?
Purchased (including any payment for
transportation or application?
Obtained at no cost off this operation?
Obtained with compensation?
(Operator received payment for accepting the
manure.)
3
4
d. Was the compost--. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIRST
0281
SECOND
0282
THIRD
........
0283
CODE
........
0272
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D
PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD
D
Now I have some questions about all the pesticides used on this field for the 2007 cotton crop including both
custom applications and applications made by this operation.
1. Were any herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or other chemicals used
on this cotton field for the 2007 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Include biological pesticides such as Bt, insect growth regulators,
pheromones, etc.]
0302
0301
YES = 1
[Probe for applications made in the fall of 2006 (and those made earlier if this field was fallow).]
[If no pesticides applied, go to Section E.]
Include defoliants, fungicides, herbicides,
insecticides, and other pesticides
LINE
99
Include biological and botanical pesticides.
2
CHEMICAL
PRODUCT
NAME
L
I
N
E
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
2.
3
What products Was this
were applied
product
to this field? bought in
liquid or
[Show product
codes from
dry form?
Respondent
Booklet.]
T - TYPE
TABLE
3
001
Exclude fertilizers reported earlier and
seed treatments.
[Enter L
or D]
4
5
6
Was this
part
of a tank
mix?
When was
this applied?
1 BEFORE
planting
[If tank mix, 3 AT
planting
enter line
number of 4 AFTER
planting
first product
in mix.]
5 DEFOLIATION
prior to harvest
OFFICE USE
LINE IN TABLE
OR
How much
was applied
per acre
per
application?
0319
7
8
[Enter
What was
unit code.]
the total
1 Pounds
amount
applied per 12 Gallons
application 13 Quarts
in this field? 14 Pints
15
28
30
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
0305
0306
0307
0308
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0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
0309
.___ ___
.___ ___
.___ ___
.___ ___
.___ ___
.___ ___
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Liquid Oz.
Dry Oz.
Grams
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
0310
[For pesticides not listed in Respondent Booklet, specify---]
LINE
Pesticide Type
(Herbicide, Insecticide
Fungicide, etc.)
EPA No. or Trade name
And Formulation
Form Purchased
(Liquid or Dry)
Where Purchased
[Ask ONLY if EPA No.
cannot be reported.]
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[ENUMERATOR NOTE:
APPLICATIONS CODES for column 9
1 Broadcast, ground without incorporation
2 Broadcast, ground with incorporation
3 Broadcast, by aircraft
9
[Enter code
from above.]
TOTAL COST
(item 4 on next page)
cannot be provided.]
9 Spot treatments
5 In Irrigation water
L
I
N
E
Use these columns only if
7 Banded in or over row
8 Foliar or directed spray
4 In Seed furrow
How
was
this
product
applied?
6 Chisel/Injected or Knifed in
10
How many
acres in this
field were
treated with
this product?
11
13
How many times
was it applied?
Were these
applications
made by—
OPTIONAL ITEM 4
What was the cost per unit of the product?
UNIT CODE
1 Operator, partner or
family member?
2 Custom applicator?
3 Employee/Other?
1
12
13
14
15
28
30
DOLLARS
and
CENTS
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
0311
0312
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
.______
PER UNIT
NUMBER
ACRES
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
0313
0316
0317
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Pounds
Gallons
Quarts
Pints
Liquid Oz.
Dry Oz.
Grams
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
0318
T-TYPE
TABLE
LINE
0
000
00
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3. Were any chemicals or pesticides applied by custom applicators?
YES – [Continue]
NO - [Go to item 4]
OFFICE USE
a. Are you able to report the cost of chemical product and custom application
separately?
YES – [Continue]
0324
NO - [Go to item 4]
b. Excluding the cost of the chemical product, how much was spent for
custom application of chemicals and pesticides on this field?
(Include operator and landlord cost.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLAR & CENTS
PER ACRE
OR
.___ ___
DOLLAR & CENTS
PER ACRE
4. What was the TOTAL COST of all chemical products applied to
this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include operator and landlord cost, defoliants, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,
TOTAL DOLLARS
0332
0331
OR
0334
TOTAL DOLLARS
0335
.___ ___
surfactants, wetting agents, growth regulators, and materials applied before planting
and during 2006 fallow period. Exclude seed treatments.)
NOTE 1:
If respondent cannot report TOTAL COST, itemize cost for each product in
optional columns in Pesticide Table.
NOTE 2:
For custom applications: If respondent cannot report cost of chemical
product separately from application costs, report both in item 4.
CODE
5. Was the cotton that was grown in this field in 2007 covered by the
boll weevil eradication program (BWEP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0325
YES = 1
[If YES, ask---]
a. What phase has the eradication program reached
in this field---
1
Active eradication phase?
2
Post-eradication phase?
0336
...
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
b. For 2007, what was your assessment on this field to
participate in the BWEP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OR
0337
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER BALE
0338
.___ ___
.___ ___
(Include operator and landlord charges for the 2007 cotton whether paid prior to or after ginning.)
CODE
c.
How did the level of secondary cotton pests in 2007
compare with the level prior to participating in the BWEP?
(e.g. beet armyworm; budworms; plant bugs; or aphids)----. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
0339
Increased?
Decreased?
No Change?
...
ASK FOR CALIFORNIA and TEXAS ONLY
CODE
6. Was the cotton in this field covered by an area-wide pink bollworm
eradication or suppression program (PBWP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[If YES, ask---]
a. For the current crop year, what was your cost on this field
to participate in the PBWP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include operator and landlord per acre and/or per bale charges for this year’s cotton
whether paid prior to or after ginning. If you receive a credit on your PBWP assessment
for planting Bt cotton to control pink bollworm, report only the amount of the assessment
you or your landlord paid.)
0341
YES = 1
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
0342
OR
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER BALE
0343
.___ ___
.___ ___
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E
PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES---SELECTED FIELD
Now I have some questions about your pest management decisions and practices
used on this field for the 2007 cotton crop.
By pests, we mean WEEDS, INSECTS, and DISEASES.
E
T-TYPE
TABLE
LINE
0
000
00
1. [Enumerator Action: Were PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS reported in Section D?]
YES - [Continue]
NO – [Go to item 10]
CODE
2. Was weather data used to assist in determining either the need for or timing of
pesticide applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0800
YES = 1
0801
3. Were any biological pesticides such as Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), insect growth
regulators, neem or other natural/biological based products sprayed or applied to
manage pests in this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
4. Were pesticides with different mechanisms of action rotated or tank mixed for the
primary purpose of keeping pests from becoming resistant to pesticides?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0802
5. [Enumeration Action: Were HERBICIDES used (pesticide product codes 3000-4999),
Section D, item 1, column 2?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to item 8]
CODE
6. Were herbicides applied to this cotton field BEFORE weeds emerged?
[If item 6 = YES, ask---]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
a. Were the herbicides applied BEFORE
weeds emerged on this cotton
field based primarily on---
0803
YES = 1
routine treatments of what weeds are
CODE
usually present?
0804
OR
2
weed scouting from the previous year?
.............
CODE
7. Were herbicides applied to this cotton field AFTER weeds emerged?
[If item 7 = YES, ask---]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
a. Were the herbicides applied AFTER
weeds emerged on this cotton
field based primarily on---
0805
YES = 1
routine treatments of what weeds are
usually present?
CODE
OR
2
weed scouting from the current year?
0806
.............
8. [Enumeration Action: Were INSECTICIDES used (pesticide product codes 1000 – 2999),
in Section D, item 1, column 2?]
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to item 10]
1
routine treatments of what insects are
CODE
usually present?
9. Were the insecticides applied to this cotton
field based primarily on---
0807
OR
2
scouting for insect infestation?
............
- 24 CODE
10. In 2007, how was this field primarily
scouted for insects, weeds,
diseases, and/or beneficial
organisms---
1
By deliberately going to the field specifically for scouting
activities? [Enter code 1 and go to item 11.]
2
0808
..........
By conducting general observations while performing
routine tasks? [Enter code 2 and go to item 13.]
3
This field was not scouted.
[Enter code 3 and go to item 18.]
CODE
11. Was an established scouting process used (systematic sampling, recording counts, etc.)
or were insect traps used in this field? [Exclude traps checked as part of either BWEP or
PBWP.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0809
YES = 1
12. Was scouting for pests done in this field due to---
CODE
0810
a. a pest advisory warning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. a pest development model?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0811
2
3
[If YES, ask---]
Was the
infestation level
for [column 1]—
[If column 1 = YES, ask---]
Who did the majority of the
scouting
for [column 1]---
1
13. Was this cotton field scouted for-a. Weeds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Insects or mites?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Diseases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Worse than normal
2
Normal
3
Less than normal
1
2
3
4
CODE
YES = 1
CODE
0812
0813
0814
0815
0816
0817
0818
0819
0820
14. [If item 13, column 3 = 3 or 4), ask--- else go to item 15.]
How much did you pay for the scouting services for this field?
[Include landlord and contractor cost.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator, partner or family member
An employee
Farm supply or chemical dealer
Independent crop consultant or
commercial scout
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
OR
0835
TOTAL DOLLARS
0836
.___ ___
OFFICE USE
a. [Note: If scouting performed at no cost, explain:________________________________________]
......
0333
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CODE
15. Were written or electronic records kept for this field to track the activity or numbers of
weeds, insects or diseases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
16. Was scouting data compared to published information on infestation
thresholds to determine when to take measures to manage pests in field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
17. Did you use field mapping of previous weed problems to assist you in making
weed management decisions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0838
0839
0840
YES = 1
18. Did you do any of the following other type(s) of pest management practices for the specific
purpose of managing or reducing the spread of pests in this field?
[Enter code “1” for all that apply.]
0841
a. Use the services of a diagnostic laboratory for pest identification or
soil plant tissue pest analysis for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. Plow down crop residues (using conventional tillage)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
Remove/burn down crop residue?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
d. Rotate crops in this field during the past 3 years?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. Maintain ground covers, mulches, or other physical barriers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
f.
Choose crop variety because of specific resistance to certain pest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
g. Use no-till or minimum till?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
h. Plan planting locations to avoid cross infestation of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
i.
Adjust planting or harvesting dates?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
j.
Chop, spray, mow, plow, or burn field edges, lanes, ditches,
roadways, or fence lines?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
Clean equipment and field implements after completing field work to reduce
the spread of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
Adjust row spacing, plant density or row directions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
k.
l.
CODE
0842
0843
0844
0845
0846
0847
0848
0849
0850
0851
0852
0854
m. Have the seed used in this field treated for insect or disease control
after you purchased the seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
n. Maintain a beneficial insect or vertebrate habitat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
o. Maintain buffer strips or border rows to isolate organic cotton from non-organic crops or
land, or did you take a buffer harvest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
p. Use a flamer to kill weeds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0855
0856
0857
0863
19. Was this field cultivated for weed control during the growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
a. [If YES, ask---]
NUMBER
0864
How many times did you cultivate this field for weed control during the growing season?. . . . . . . . .
- 26 0853
20. Were any beneficial organisms (insects, nematodes, fungi) applied or released in this
field to manage pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
21. Were floral lures, attractants, repellants, pheromone traps or other
biological pest controls used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0858
[If item 20 or 21 = YES, ask---]
a. What were the TOTAL materials and application costs for all
biological pests controls for this field?
[Include landlord’s and contractor’s share. Include cost for beneficial organisms
(insects, nematodes, and fungi).
Exclude biological pesticides and BWEP traps.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
OR TOTAL DOLLARS
0859
0860
.____ ____
0869
22. Was a trap crop grown to help manage insects in this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
CODE
23. Were water management practices such as irrigation scheduling, controlled
drainage, or treatment of retention water used on this field to manage for pests or
toxic producing fungi and bacteria (i.e.aflatoxin)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
24. Was protection of beneficial organisms a factor in your pest control decisions
for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
0861
0862
PEST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
25. [Show Pest Management Information Sources Code List from Respondent Booklet.]
Which outside sources of information on pest management practices and products were
used for the 2007 cotton crop?
(Starting with the most influential in determining the pest management practices used on this
operation, enter code(s) for up to 3 sources.)
PEST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SOURCES CODE LIST
1
2
3
4
5
6
County, Cooperative, or University Extension Advisor,
Publications or demonstrations
Farm Supply or Chemical Dealer
Commercial Scouting Service
Independent Crop Consultant or
Pest Control Advisor/Custom Applicator
Other Growers or Producers
Producer Associations, Newsletters or Trade Magazines
[Enter up to 3 source
codes.]
FIRST
..................................
0865
SECOND
7 Electronic Information Services
0866
(DTN, Internet, World Wide Web, etc.)
8 Employee Pest Advisor
11 Other – (Specify:____________________________________________)
THIRD
0867
12 None – Operator used no outside information source
CODE
26. Other than pesticide applicator training, have you (the operator) attended any
training session on pest identification and management since October 1, 2006?. . . . . . .
0868
YES = 1
Completion Code for Pest Management Data
0340
1- Incomp/R
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NOTES
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F
FIELD OPERATIONS---SELECTED FIELD
CHECK LIST
1. Including custom operations, I need to list field work performed
by machines on this field for the 2007 cotton crop. Please…
►
Begin with the first field operation after harvest of previous crop,
(If fallow during 2006, list operations starting with fall 2005.)
►
List the operations in order through harvest and hauling of this
crop to storage or first point of sale, and
►
Maintain the order of tandem hook-ups.
3
Include all field work using machines for--Land Forming/Levee Building
Tillage
Preparing for Irrigation
Planting
CODES FOR COLUMN 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
F
Fertilizer & Pesticide applications
You (The Operator)?
Partner?
Unpaid Worker?
Paid Part-time or Seasonal Worker?
Paid Full-time Worker?
Custom Applicator?---[Skip columns 6-11.]
Harvesting
Module Building
Hauling from field to gin
Exclude
Lime & Gypsum\landplaster applications
Non-Commercial manure applications and compost
[IF CUSTOM(column 5 = code 6 ), skip columns 6-11]
2
S
E
Q
U
E
N
C
E
No.
3
4
5
6
7
What operation
or equipment
was used?
[Record
machine
code
from
Respondent
Booklet.]
Who was
the
machine
operator[Enter
code
from
above.]
What
was the
size or
swath
of the
[machine]
used?
[Record size
code.]
CODE
CODE
1 Feet
2 Row
3 Moldboard
(bottoms)
Hauling
4 Pounds
5 Bushels
6 Tons
7 Bales
CODE
8
OR
How
many
acres
were
covered?
[Exclude
land forming
and
hauling
operations]
ACRES
0351
0352
0353
0354
0355
0356
0361
0362
0363
0364
0365
0366
0371
0372
0373
0374
0375
0376
0381
0382
0383
0384
0385
0386
0391
0392
0393
0394
0395
0396
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405
0406
0411
0412
0413
0414
0415
0416
0421
0422
0423
0424
0425
0426
0431
0432
0433
0434
0435
0436
0441
0442
0443
0444
0445
0446
0451
0452
0453
0454
0455
0456
0461
0462
0463
0464
0465
0466
0471
0472
0473
0474
0475
0476
0481
0482
0483
0484
0485
0486
0491
0492
0493
0494
0495
0496
0501
0502
0503
0504
0505
0506
0511
0512
0513
0514
0515
0516
0521
0522
0523
0524
0525
0526
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
.___
10
9
11
How many
Which Power
TOTAL
Source
1/
HOURS were
was used?
spent on land
forming and
Tractors:
hauling?
1= (<50 HP)
[Example:
backhoes, disk
border maker,
ditcher, rear
mounted blade,
trucks, wagons,
forklifts, etc.]
2= (50-99 HP)
3= (100-149 HP)
4= (150-199 HP)
5= (>=200 HP)
Other:
66=Animal Drawn
77=Pick up
99=Self Propelled
HOURS
What was
the fuel
type of the
tractor?
[Record fuel
type only if
Power code
equals 1-5]
1=diesel
2=gasoline
3=LP gas
4=other
CODE
CODE
0359
0357
0358
0369
0367
0368
0379
0377
0378
0389
0387
0388
0399
0397
0398
0409
0407
0408
0419
0417
0418
0429
0427
0428
0439
0437
0438
0449
0447
0448
0459
0457
0458
0469
0467
0468
0479
0477
0478
0489
0487
0488
0499
0497
0498
0509
0507
0508
0519
0517
0518
0529
0527
0528
1/ If a truck was used for hauling, use power source code 99. If a truck was used to power another machine, use truck codes in Respondent Booklet.
ENUMERATOR NOTE: Please complete the checklist at top of page for this table.
OFFICE USE
0032
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2. Now I need some additional information about your labor. Exclude labor that was reported for
field work performed by machines.
Please report the paid and unpaid labor that worked on this field to produce the 2007 cotton crop.
1
How many hours did (type of worker) spend on this field--a.
b.
c.
scouting for weeds,
insects
and diseases?
irrigating?
other work
performed
by hand?
TYPE OF WORKERS
HOURS
HOURS
HOURS
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
Paid part-time or seasonal workers
1110
1111
1112
Paid full-time workers
1113
1114
1115
You (the operator)
Partner(s)
Unpaid workers
(Exclude custom and contract labor)
(Exclude custom and contract labor)
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER HOUR
1116
3. What was the average hourly wage rate paid to full-time hired workers on this field?
(Exclude custom and contract workers, payroll taxes and benefits.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.___ ___
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER HOUR
4. What was the average hourly wage rate paid to part-time or seasonal hired workers
on this field? (Exclude custom and contract workers, payroll taxes and benefits.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1117
.___ ___
CODE
1118
5. Was any contract labor used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
a. If YES, ask – What was the average cost per acre for this contract labor?
1119
(Include landlord and contractor costs.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.___ ___
PERCENT
6. What percent of the total hours worked on this field by UNPAID workers was worked by
children under 16 years old?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1120
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7. Now I need some information on how much was spent for custom services used on this
field for the 2007 cotton crop.
2
Including
landlord’s/contractor’s
cost,
how much was spent
for
[column 1] on
this field for the 2007
cotton crop?
1
CUSTOM SERVICE
Which of these services were done for the 2007 cotton crop on this field?
√
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
[Check √ box for each service performed; refer to Item 1, column 5 if necessary.]
a. custom land preparation, shaping and/or leveling?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(__ __.__ __ X_____________=____________÷____________= __ __.__ __
1121
.___ ___
Cost per hour X Total hours = Total dollars ÷ Total Acres in the field = Dollars & Cents per acre.
b. custom cultivating?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1122
.___ ___
1123
c. custom planting and/or reseeding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. custom harvesting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. custom module building?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __
.___ ___
1124
.___ ___
1125
.___ ___
Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units built ÷ Total acres in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)
gin?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1126
f. custom hauling from field to
(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __
.___ ___
Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units hauled from field ÷ Total acres in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)
[If custom harvesting, module building and hauling cannot be separated ask---]]
g. custom harvesting, module building and hauling from field to gin?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __
1128
.___ ___
Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units hauled from field ÷ Total acres in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)
8. Did you hire any technical or consultant services to make recommendations for this
field? (such as for nutrient, pest control, irrigation, or precision farming recommendations)
YES - [Continue]
NO - [Go to section G]
CODE
a. Nutrient recommendations/management service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. Collect soil or tissue samples?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
Pest control recommendations/management service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
d. Pest scouting (Exclude any activity for the BWEP or PBWP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. Irrigation management service (i.e. irrigation scheduling)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
f.
YES = 1
Yield map or remote sensing map development/interpretation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other custom or technical service? (Specify:_______________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1129
1130
1131
1132
1133
1134
1135
9. If YES to any of these services, what was the cost for all of these services?
(Include landlord/contractor cost.
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
OR TOTAL DOLLARS
Exclude cost of soil/tissue tests or scouting cost reported earlier.
Do not report costs for any of these services if they were previously
1136
1137
reported as part of the costs of materials and/or application.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.___ ___
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10. Was there (will there be) a yield monitor on the equipment used to harvest
this cotton field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1138
YES = 1
[If item 10 is YES, continue--- else go to item 11]
1139
a. Was there (will there be) a yield map produced from this harvest using information from
the yield monitor?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Did you use the yield monitor information to---[Enter code for all that apply.]
YES = 1
(i) add/improve tile drainage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(ii) add/improve irrigation equipment/irrigation water application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iii) conduct in-field experiments (e.g., compare fertilizer applications,
seed varieties, herbicides, pesticides, etc)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(iv) negotiate new crop leases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(v) document yields for crop insurance, real estate tax, or farm
program purposes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(vi) accurately divide crop production among partners and/or for
landlord crop shares?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(vii) other uses [specify__________________________________________________]
1141
1142
1143
YES = 1
1144
1145
1146
. . . . . . . . . . . . YES = 1 1147
CODE
11. During 2006 or 2007, was a GPS (Global Positioning System) device used
to produce a map of the soil properties of this field?
(such as nitrate levels, PH, soil type, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1148
YES = 1
[If item 11 is YES, ask—]
a. Was the information collected
above based on---. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 soil tests from this field?
2 a machine that measured electrical conductivity
of the soil in this field (e.g.Veris machine)?
3 other? Specify____________________________
CODE
1149
................
CODE
12. Did you have an airplane or satellite provide an image or photograph of this
field either at the start or during the 2007 growing season?
(Include imagery provided at no cost.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1151
YES = 1
13. Was a variable rate applicator (i.e., variable rate technology or VRT; include on-the-go systems
such as GreenSeeker) used on this field for--a. fertilization or liming?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
1152
(i) If YES, ask---Did you use a variable rate applicator for--- [Enter code “1” for all that apply.]
1153
(1) nitrogen applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(2) phosphorus applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(3) potash applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(4) lime applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
(5) manure applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. seeding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
YES = 1
pesticide applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. Was a guidance or auto-steering system (connected to G.P.S.) used with
any machine operation on this field (e.g. light bar, assisted steering,
automatic steering, etc. – exclude custom operations)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1154
1155
1156
1157
1158
1159
1150
YES = 1
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G
IRRIGATION
G
ACRES
1. How many acres in this field were irrigated for the 2007 cotton crop?
[If none, go to Section H]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1160
.___
2. Now, I have some questions about irrigation systems and water used on this field
for the 2007 cotton crop.
↓
UNIT
a. What type(s) of irrigation system(s) was used to irrigate this field?
[Show System Type Codes in the Respondent Booklet. Enter System
SYSTEM 1
SYSTEM
TYPE
CODE
Type Code for up to two systems covering the most field acres.]
SYSTEM 2
1161
1175
INCHES PER 1162
b. What was the total quantity of water applied to this field during the
entire growing season?
1176
ACRE
OR
[Include ALL water used from both on-farm and off-farm sources.]. . . . . . . . . . . .
1163
1177
TOTAL
ACRE-FEET
[If operator cannot provide item 2b, ask (i) & (ii)---, else go to 2c]
TOTAL 1164
HOURS
1178
1165
1179
1166
1180
1167
1181
1168
1182
1169
1183
POUNDS 1170
PER
SQUARE INCH
1184
1171
1185
1172
1186
1173
1187
1174
1188
(i) What is the total number of hours this system was used to
apply water to this field during the cotton growing season?. . . . . . .
GALLONS
PER MINUTE
(ii) How many gallons per minute were applied?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
What percent of the water used to irrigate this field through this
system came from surface water sources?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. What was the number of times this field was irrigated during the
cotton growing season using this system?
[Include any pre-plant irrigation.]
e. Was the pump type--[If more than one pump in the system, enter
type for pump closest to water source.]
f.
1
2
3
4
5
99
PERCENT
NUMBER OF
IRRIGATIONS
TURBINE?
SUBMERSIBLE?
CENTRIFUGAL?
BOOSTER?
SIPHON?
NO PUMP?
[If code 99, go to item j.]
CODE
GALLONS
PER MINUTE
What was the average pumping rate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. [If item 2a = code 1-9 (PRESSURE SYSTEM), ask---]
What was the system operating pressure?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. What was the primary motor type used
to pump the water?
1
2
3
4
5
6
DIESEL
GASOLINE
LP GAS
NATURAL GAS
ELECTRICITY
SOLAR POWER
i.
What was the average motor size?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
[If NO PUMP was used (item 2e = 99), ask---]
What was the average flow rate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
k.
How many other acres on this operation were irrigated using this
field’s irrigation system during the 2007 growing season?
CODE
HORSEPOWER
GALLONS
PER MINUTE
(Exclude this field)
ACRES
.____
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
3. What was the cost of the fuel or electricity used to
irrigate this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1189
OR
TOTAL DOLLARS
1190
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.____
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4. Was any water purchased to irrigate this field?
(Include landlord's share and purchases from all sources.)
CODE
1191
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]
NO - [Go to item 5.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT
1192
a. What percent of the water used on this field was purchased?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS & CENTS
PER ACRE
b. What was the total cost for the water purchased for
this field during the 2007 growing season?
OR
1193
(Include landlord and contractor costs and ditch maintenance costs.). . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL DOLLARS
1194
.___ ___
5. [If SIPHON TUBES were used (item 2a = 10 or 11), ask---]
TOTAL DOLLARS
1201
What would be the total cost to replace all the siphon tubes used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
[If POLY PIPE system were used (item 2a = 14) ask---]
TOTAL DOLLARS
What was the total amount spent for poly pipe used on this field during
the 2007 growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1202
7. [If GATED PIPE system were used (item 2a = 15 or 16), ask---]
INCHES
1203
a. What was the average diameter of gated pipe used to irrigate this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEET
1204
b. What was the total length of gated pipe used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Were wells used to supply irrigation water for this field?
CODE
1205
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Go to item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NUMBER
1206
a. How many wells were used to irrigate this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INCHES
1207
b. What was the average diameter of the outer well casing?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEET
c.
1208
What was the average pumping depth of these wells during the irrigation season?
[Pumping depth is the depth to water at the start of the irrigation season,
plus an average decline in the water level caused by pumping during the irrigation season.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CODE
1209
d. Did this well(s) have a water meter or other flow measurement device?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. Were other fields irrigated using water pumped from well(s) that supplied water to the selected
field?
CODE
1210
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Go to item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACRES
(i) Excluding this field, how many other acres on this operation were irrigated using the same
well(s) during the 2007 growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1211
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9. Was any additional mainline or lateral pipe used to carry water from the source to the
system in this field?
(Include underground pipe. Exclude any system pipe within the selected field.)
YES - [Continue.]
NO - [Go to item 10.]
INCHES
a. What was the average diameter (in inches) of the most common type
of this additional pipe used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1212
FEET
1213
b. How many feet of this additional pipe were used to bring water to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUN-OFF CODES
1
2
10. Is the run-off from this field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
retained at the end of the field?
reused to irrigate on the farm?
3
collected in evaporation ponds on the farm?
4
drained from the farm?
5
there is no run-off.
CODE
1214
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H
MANAGEMENT
H
1. In response to high fuel prices during the 2007 crop year for cotton, did you:
CODE
a. reduce the number of field operations such as tillage, cultivation, or
nutrient and pesticide applications on this field (i.e., compared to what you would
have otherwise)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1220
YES = 1
1222
b. reduce the amount of irrigation water on this field (i.e., compared to what you would
have otherwise applied)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
YES = 1
1223
change other production practices on this field? [If yes, specify________________________]
2. In response to high fertilizer prices during the 2007 crop year for cotton, did you:
a. reduce the application rate of commercial nitrogen fertilizer on this field (i.e., compared
to what you would have otherwise applied)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1224
YES = 1
[If YES, ask---]
PERCENT
(i) by what percent did you reduce the amount of commercial nitrogen
fertilizer for 2007?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1225
CODE
b. change the type of commercial nitrogen fertilizer products applied
on this field (i.e., compared to what you would have otherwise applied)?
[e.g. less anhydrous ammonia and more UAN]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
increase the application rate of manure or other organic fertilizers
on this field (i.e., compared to what you would have otherwise applied)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. manage fertilizer more closely, with such practices as soil testing, split
applications, variable rate applications, or soil incorporation on this field
(i.e., compared to what you would have otherwise done)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1226
YES = 1
1227
YES = 1
1228
YES = 1
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CONCLUSION
LOCATION OF SELECTED FIELD
1. I need to locate the selected field of cotton on
this map.
OFFICE USE
COUNTY FIPS
CODE
COUNTY/PARISH NAME
0010
What county/parish is the cotton field in?. . . . . . . . .
Field description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOR STATES WITH GPS UNITS ONLY
LATITUDE
Field location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LONGITUDE
0054
N
___ ___. ___ ___. ___ ___
d d
m
m
s
W
0055
___ ___ ___. ___ ___. ___ ___
d d d
s
m m
s s
2. [ENUMERATOR ACTION:
Mark map to indicate where the selected cotton field is located.
Be sure the “X” marked on map is in the county/parish identified above.]
3. We will need additional information to complete this study. We will contact you in February
or March 2008 to collect it. I’ll call you then to set up a time that is good for you.
CODE
0099
4. Would you like to receive a free copy of the results of this survey in the mail?
(Results will also be available on the Internet at http://www.nass.usda.gov/ & http://www.ers.usda.gov/.). . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
HH MM
5. ENDING TIME [MILITARY]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0005
__ __ __ __
RECORDS USE
6. [Did respondent use farm/ranch records to report---]
CODE
a. [fertilizer data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. [pesticide data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
YES = 1
[majority of this expense data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0011
0012
0013
SUPPLEMENTS USED
NUMBER
0041
FERTILIZER
APPLICATIONS
7. [Record the total number of each type of supplement used to
complete this interview.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0042
PESTICIDE
APPLICATIONS
FIELD
OPERATIONS
0043
Reported by:________________________________________________ Telephone: (______)____________________________________
PARTNERS STRATUM SAMPLE 182
0925
0926
0927
Duplication Adjustor
0928
Office Use for POID
0789
0922
OFFICE USE
___ ___ ___
Response
___ ___ ___
___ ___ ___
Respondent
___ ___ ___
Mode
__ __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __
Enum
Eval.
Date
Optional
MM DD YY
1-Comp
2-R
3-Inac
S/E Name
9901
1- Op/Mgr
2-Sp
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Other
9902
2-Tel
3-Face-toFace
9903
0098
0100
9910
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0002
0003
| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | Project 906 - ARMS Phase II |
| Author | MurpDi |
| File Modified | 2008-06-13 |
| File Created | 2007-08-09 |