QID 2004 Spring Wheat Production Practices and Costs Report

Agricultural Resource Management, Chemical Use, and Post-harvest Chemical Use Surveys

0218-ARMS-II-Spring Wheat_2004.DOC

Agricultural Resource Management, Chemical Use, and Post-harvest Chemical Use Surveys

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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS

SERVICE

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURVEY


Form Approved

OMB Number 0535-0218

Approval Expires 1/31/07

Project code 906

Phase II

SPRING WHEAT PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND COSTS REPORT

for 2004

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rm 5829, South Building

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20250-2000

1-800-727-9540

Fax: 202-690-2090

E-mail: [email protected]


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DATE

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3 – COMPLETE

5 – OUT OF SCOPE

8 – REFUSAL

9 – INAC./INCOMPL.

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OPTIONAL

0002




OPTIONAL

0003

INTRODUCTION:

[Introduce yourself, and ask for the operator. Rephrase in your own words.]


We are collecting information on practices and costs to produce spring wheat (other than durum) and need your help to make the information as accurate as possible. Authority for collection of information on the Spring Wheat 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.


H H M M


BEGINNING TIME

[MILITARY]

0004

__ __ __ __


SCREENING BOX


0006


[ENUMERATOR NOTE: If screening box is code 1,

complete the screening Supplement.

If Screening box is not coded, begin with Section A.]


0014 CEAP Match

0016 CEAP ID


__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


OFFICE USE


Completion Code

3 = Zero Target

0008

[Name, address and partners verified and updated if necessary]


POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


PARTNER NAME

PARTNER NAME


ADDRESS

ADDRESS


CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER


PHONE

POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

POID__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


PARTNER NAME

PARTNER NAME


ADDRESS

ADDRESS


CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER



A

SPRING WHEAT FIELD SELECTION

A



1. How many acres of wheat (winter, durum and other spring) did this operation plant

for the 2004 crop year?

TOTAL PLANTED ACRES

► [If no acres planted, review Screening Survey Information Form.

Make notes, then go to item 4 on back page.]

0050

.____


Of the total (item 1), how many were planted for--

TOTAL ACRES

a. Winter wheat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0051

.____

b. Durum wheat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0052

.____

c. Other Spring wheat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0053

.____


2. I will follow a simple procedure to make a random selection from the spring wheat (other than durum) fields

planted for the 2004 crop.

► [If no spring wheat (other than durum) acres planted, item 1c is zero, review Screening Survey Information Form.

Make notes, then go to item 4 on back page.]



TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS PLANTED

What is the TOTAL number of spring wheat (other than durum) fields

that were planted on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0020


[If only 1 field, enter 1 and go to item 5.]












3. Please list these spring wheat (other than durum) 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




4. [ENUMERATOR ACTION:

SELECTED FIELD

NUMBER

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]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0021



5. The field selected is (field name/number/description).

During this interview, the spring wheat (other than durum) questions will be about this selected field.

[Be sure the operator can identify the selected field.]



OFFICE USE

OY Field Substituted


0022


B

FIELD CHARACTERISTICS---SELECTED FIELD

B



ACRES

1. How many acres of spring wheat did this operation plant in this field for the

2004 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1301

.____


CODE

2. Were the acres in this field--

  1. owned by this operation?

  2. rented for CASH with the payment being a fixed cash amount?

  3. rented for CASH with the payment being a flexible cash amount?


1302


  1. rented for a SHARE of the crop?

  2. rented for some combination of CASH and SHARE of the crop?

  3. used RENT FREE?




DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

3. [If field is CASH RENTED (item 2 = 2, 3 or 5), ask--]

What was the cash rent paid per acre for this 2004 spring wheat field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1303

.___ ___


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?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1304


YEAR

5. What year did you (the operator listed on the label) start operating this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1307

___ ___ ___ ___


MM DD YY

7. On what date was this field planted?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1308

__ __ __ __ __ __


  1. When planted, was this wheat field planted with the intention of –- (Include wheat planted for commercial seed contract under other uses.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1 Dual purpose (grain and grazing)?

2 Harvesting for grain only?

3 Grazing only?


CODE


4 Cover crop?

5 Other uses --- specify ___________

. . . . .

1309




CODE

8. Was the wheat in this field planted with the intention of being

harvested as organic wheat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1306


UNIT CODES

for Seeding Rate


UNITS PER ACRE

1 = POUNDS

2 = CWT

3 = TONS

4 = BUSHELS

23 = 50 LB BAGS

10. What was the seeding rate per acre the first time this field

was planted?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1310

.____

1311



ACRES

11. How many acres in this field had to be replanted to spring wheat?

(Number of acres times the number of times replanted.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1318

.____


CODE

12. Was the source of the spring wheat seed--. . . . . . . . . . . .

  1. Purchased?

  2. Homegrown or traded?

  3. Both?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1319

b. [If item 12 = 2 or 3, ask--]

PERCENT

How much of the spring wheat seed planted in this field was grown

(or received in trade) by this operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1320



DOLLARS & CENTS PER BUSHEL

(1) What was the cost per bushel for cleaning and treating this seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1321

.____ ____




13. [If any seed purchased (item 12 = 1 or 3), ask --]


UNIT CODES


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER UNIT

1 = POUNDS

2 = CWT

3 = TONS

4 = BUSHEL

22 = ACRE

23 = 50 LB BAGS

What was the total cost per unit (including both your and the landlord’s

share) of purchased seed for this field? (Include cost of seed treatment). . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1429

.___ ___

1430




CODE

14. In 2004, did you plant a NON Genetically – modified (GM) herbicide resistant wheat (such as Clearfield) seed variety on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1316



1 Increase yields through improved pest (weed) control?

2 Decrease herbicide costs?



a. If YES, ask

3 Decrease machinery costs?

4 Improve ability to use or ease of using reduced tillage or no-till system?



Did you choose the NON GM

5 Improve ability to use or ease of rotating crops?


CODE

herbicide resistant wheat

primarily to---. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Save management time or labor or improve ease of management?

7 Adopt more environmentally friendly practices?

. . . .

1317


8 For some other reason?





CODES

15. If a genetically – modified herbicide resistant (such as Roundup – Ready) wheat

seed becomes available, how likely would you be to plant it on this field under the following conditions?

Assume that the total cost of the seed (including technology fee) changes based on the

following information---

1 = Very likely to plant

2 = Somewhat likely to plant

3 = Uncertain

4 = Somewhat unlikely to plant

5 = Very unlikely to plant

a. 10 percent seed cost increase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1322

b. 20 percent seed cost increase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1323

c. 30 percent seed cost increase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1324

d. seed cost does not increase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1325


CODE

16. Has harvest of this field been completed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1343


NOTES




























17. Now I need information about the acres harvested (or to be harvested) and the yields from this field.







How many acres in the spring wheat field

were (will be)--

ACRES

1


What yield per acre did you get

(do you expect

to get)

for—


UNITS PER ACRE

2


UNIT CODES

1= POUNDS

2= CWT

3= TONS

4= BUSHELS



UNIT CODES

a. harvested for grain?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1346

.____

1347

.____

1348

b. harvested for silage or green chop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1349

.____

1350

.____

TONS

c. harvested for commercial seed contract?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1431

.____

1432

.____

1433

d. abandoned?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1351

.____




18. Was straw harvested from this field?

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]

NO - [Go to item 20.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1354


ACRES

19. How many acres of spring wheat straw were harvested from this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1355

.____

a. How many tons of spring wheat straw were harvested from

this (item 19) acres?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL TONS

________.__

Tons per Acre

X

______

Acres

=

_________

Total Tons

OR

______

Bales

X

_____________

Lbs per Bales

÷

2000

Lbs per Ton

=

____________

Total Tons

. . . . . . . . . . . .


1356


PERCENT

OR

TONS

b. Of the total spring wheat straw harvested from this field (item 19a), what

was the landlord’s share of the wheat straw?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1357

.__ __


1358

TOTAL DOLLARS

c. What was the total cost of baler twine/wire used to bale the spring wheat straw

from this field? (Include landlord’s share.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1359


d. [If any spring wheat straw was sold, ask---]

DOLLARS & CENTS PER TON

What was the price received per ton for all spring wheat straw (item 19a) sold from

this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1360

.___ ___

20. What type of livestock grazed this wheat field BEFORE wheat harvest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  1. Cattle

  2. Sheep

  3. Other, specify _____________


CODE


  1. Livestock did NOT graze this

Wheat field –Go to item 21.


1361


HEAD

a. Regardless of ownership, about how many head of (livestock, item 20) grazed this

2004 spring wheat crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1362


DAYS

b. How many days did these livestock graze on this 2004 wheat crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1363


c. [If livestock NOT owned by this operator grazed on this field, ask---]

DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

What is the total dollar amount received from others for

Livestock grazing on this field? (Include landlord’s share.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1364

.____ ____


1365



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

3 Dry Beans

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

25 Sorghum for grain

165 Wheat, winter

5 Corn for silage

15 Oats

24 Sorghum for silage

318 No crop planted during this period


31 Sweetpotatoes




21. Next, I need to know what crops were previously PLANTED on the majority of this field, including cover crops.

1

What crop was PLANTED on this field in---

2

Was this crop irrigated

3

Was this crop no-tilled ?

1/


CROP NAME

CROP CODE

YES = 1

YES = 1

a. FALL of 2003?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1366

1367

1368

b. SPRING/SUMMER of 2003?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1369

1370

1371

c. FALL of 2002. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1372

1373

1374

d. SPRING/SUMMER of 2002?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1375

1376

1377

e. FALL of 2001?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1378

1379

1380

f. SPRING/SUMMER of 2001?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1381

1382

1383

1/ Soil and previous crop residue left undisturbed from harvest to planting.


22. In 2004, did your land-use practices

for this field include---

CODE

a. terraces?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1384

b. temporary or permanent levees?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1388

c. grassed waterways?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1392

d. filter strips or riparian buffers on or adjoining the field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1396

e. contour farming?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1400

f. strip cropping?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1401

g. underground outlets such as tile drainage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1402

h. other drainage channels or diversions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1403



CODE

23. Has the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) classified any

part of this field as “Highly Erodible”?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1404

24. Have you been notified by NRCS that this field contains a wetland?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1405

25. In 2004, 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 on or adjoining this field.

Include assistance from any source whether paid for or free.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1406

26. In 2004, did you (or will you) receive cost-sharing or incentive payments for

conservation practices on this field [Be sure to consider grassed waterways

and filter strips or riparian buffers on or adjoining this field.]?

(Include payments received from any source by either the owner or operator.

Exclude rental payments for keeping the land in these practices.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1407


27. During 2004, did any written plan of the following types cover this field and if so, in what year was the plan implemented?

(A “written plan" is a plan prepared in accordance with Federal, State, or district standards.)

CODE

YEAR IMPLEMENTED

a. Conservation plan specifying practices to reduce soil erosion?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1408

1409

___ ___ ___ ___

b. Comprehensive nutrient management plan specifying practices for

applying both fertilizer and manure?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1410

1411

___ ___ ___ ___

c. Nutrient management plan specifying for land application

of manure only?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1412

1413

___ ___ ___ ___

d. Pest management plan specifying pesticide use and/or other

practices controlling weeds, insects, or plant disease?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1414

1415

___ ___ ___ ___

e. Irrigation water management plan specifying practices for applying

or conserving irrigation water?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1416

1417

___ ___ ___ ___



[If items 27a, b, c, d, or e = YES, ask---]

CODE

28. During 2004, did you pay any technical service provider or consultant to develop or

write any of these plans which included this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1418

a. [If YES, ask---]

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

What was the cost for developing these plans for this field?

(Include landlord’s/contractor’s share.

(Exclude cost of construction or materials.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1419


.____ ____


1420


29.Was the spring wheat crop on this field covered by Crop Insurance in 2004?

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO - [Go to Section C.]

YES = 1

1421

If YES, which coverages did you obtain?

[Enter code for all that apply.]

a. Basic catastrophic insurance (Federal CAT) bought for a flat fee and protects

against crop loss greater than 50% of average yield, at 55% of the price.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1422

b. Buy-up on Basic Federal CAT for higher levels of yield and price protection

(such as 65% of yield and 100% price, multi peril crop insurance).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1423

c. Revenue Insurance include income Protection (IP),

Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC), and Revenue Assurance(RA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1424

d. Other Federal Crop Insurance

(Group Risk Plan, Adjusted Gross Revenue, Group Risk Income Protection, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1425

e. Other Private Crop Insurance

(Hail, wind, freeze, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1426


C

FERTILIZER and NUTRIENT APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD

C



CODE

EDIT TABLE

1. Were commercial FERTILIZERS applied to this field for the 2004

spring wheat crop?

YES = 1

0202

0201

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 2004 crop?

(Include applications made by airplanes and commercial applicators). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0203

4. Now I need to record information for each application

CHECKLIST


INCLUDE

EXCLUDE


Custom applied fertilizers

Micronutrients


T-TYPE

TABLE

Fertilizers applied in the fall of

2003 and those applied earlier

if this field was fallow in 2003.

Unprocessed manure

Fertilizer applied to previous

crops in this field


2

001

Commercially prepared manure

Lime and Gypsum/landplaster

Line

99

Office Use

Lines in Table

0213


L

I

N

E

2


MATERIALS USED



[Enter percentage analysis or actual pounds of plant nutrients applied per acre.]


[Show Common Fertilizers in Respondent Booklet.]

3


What

quantity

was

applied

per

acre?

[Leave this column blank

if actual nutrients

were

reported.]

4


[Enter

material

code.]


1 Pounds


12 Gallons



19 Pounds

of actual

nutrients

5


When was

this applied?


1 In the fall

Before seeding


2 In the spring

Before seeding


3 At seeding


4 After seeding

6


How was this applied?



1 Broadcast, ground without incorporation

2 Broadcast, ground with incorporation

3 Broadcast, by air

4 In seed furrow

5 In irrigation water

6 Chisel, injected or knifed in

7 Banded/Sidedressed in or over row

8 Foliar or directed spray

7


How many

Acres were

Treated

In this

Application?








ACRES

N

Nitrogen

P2O5

Phosphate

K2O

Potash

01

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

02

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

03

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

04

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

05

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

06

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

07

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____

08

0205

0206

0207

0208

0209

0210

0211

0212

.____


T – TYPE

0

TABLE

000

LINE

00



CODE

5. Was sulfur applied to this field for the 2004 spring wheat crop?

(Include direct applications and sulfur applied as a component of a fertilizer applications.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0216

a. [If sulfur applied, ask--]

POUNDS PER ACRE

How many pounds of sulfur were applied per acre?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0217

.____



CODE

6. Was gypsum applied to this field for the 2004 spring wheat crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0218

7. Were any fertilizers applied by custom applicators?

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 8.]

a. Are you able to report the cost of fertilizer materials and custom application
separately?

OFFICE USE

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 8.]

0215


b. Excluding the cost of the fertilizer materials, how much was spent
for custom application of fertilizers on this field?

(Include landlord and contractor costs.

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

Exclude custom application of lime, gypsum, & purchased manure.)

[If material and application costs can’t be separated,

exclude them here and record the total in item 8.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0219

.____ ____


0220



DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE


OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

8. What was the TOTAL COST of all fertilizer products applied to

this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0221

.____ ____

0222

(Include landlord and contractor costs.

Exclude lime, gypsum, & purchased manure.)

[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 2003.]



[If planted with the intention of harvesting for grain (item B7a = 1 or 2), ask---.]


BUSHELS

PER ACRE

9. What was your yield goal at planting for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0223



10. Was a soil or plant tissue test performed on this spring wheat field in 2003

or 2004 for the 2004 crop?


YES [Continue.]

NO [Go to item 15.]



CODE

11. Was a soil test for phosphorus performed on this spring wheat field in 2003

or 2004 for the 2004 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0225

a. [If phosphorus test done, ask---]

POUNDS

PER ACRE

How many pounds of phosphorus (per acre) were recommended

(by the phosphorus test)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0226


CODE

12. Was a soil test for nitrogen performed on this spring wheat field in 2003

or 2004 for the 2004 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0227

a. [If nitrogen test done, ask---]

POUNDS

PER ACRE

How many pounds of nitrogen (per acre) were recommended

(by the nitrogen test)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0228



CODE

13. Was a plant tissue test for nutrient deficiency performed on this field in 2003

or 2004 for the 2004 spring wheat crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0229


DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE


OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

14. How much was spent for these soil and plant tissue tests

on this field? [Include landlord and contractor costs.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0230

.____ ____

0231


a. If tests were done at no cost explain---

1 Soil/plant tissue test provided free of charge

by dealer, crop consultant, or extension service.


CODE


2 Soil/plant tissue test costs were included in the total fertilizer costs reported in item 8.

. . . . . . .

0232


3 Some other reason.



15. [Enumerator Action: Refer to the Fertilizer Table, column 2.

If nitrogen (N) was applied, complete items 16 and 17.

If NO nitrogen applied, go to item 18.]


16. Was the amount of nitrogen you decided to apply to this field based on---

[Enter code for all that apply.]


CODE

a. Results of a soil or plant tissue test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0233

b. Crop consultant recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0234

c. Fertilizer dealer recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0235

d. Extension Service Recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0236

e. Cost of nitrogen and/or expected commodity price?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0237

f. Contractor recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0238

g. Routine practice (operator’s own determination based on past

experience, yield goal, etc.)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0239


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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0241


CODE

18. Is lime ever applied to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0242

a. [If no lime applied, go to item 19---else continue.]

YEARS

On average, how many years are there between applications of lime to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0243


TONS PER ACRE

b. How many tons of lime were applied per acre the last time it was applied to

this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0244

.____ ____

c. [If rented, ask---]

PERCENT

Considering the last time it was applied, what percent of the total cost of lime and

its application was paid by the landlord(s)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0245


19. Was manure applied to this field for the 2004 spring wheat crop?

(Exclude commercially prepared manure.)

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]

NO - [Go to Section D.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0246


ACRES

a. How many acres was manure applied to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0247

.____

b. What was the amount of manure applied

to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 TONS


2 GALLONS


CODE

AND

UNITS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL UNITS


3 BUSHELS

...

0248

0249

0250

.____ ____


MILES

c. What is the distance between the manure storage/production location and

the manured field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0251

.____


1 TONS


2 GALLONS

. . . . . . . .

CODE

AND

TOTAL UNITS

d. What was the capacity of the manure spreader used to

apply manure to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 BUSHELS

0252

0253

.____ ____

e. What was the percent of manure applied---

PERCENT

(1) in the fall before planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+

0254

(2) in the spring before planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+

0255

(3) after planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+

0256


100%

f. Was the manure---

1 Lagoon liquid?

2 Slurry liquid?


CODE


3 Semi – dry or dry?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0257


g. Was the manure----

1 Broadcast or sprayed without incorporation?

2 Broadcast or sprayed with incorporation?


CODE


3 Injected/knifed in?

4 Sprayed using irrigation systems?

. . . . . . . . . . .

0258


h. Was the major source of the

manure from---

1 Beef cattle?

2 Dairy cattle?


CODE


3 Hogs?

4 Sheep?

5 Poultry?

. . . . . . . . . .

0259


6 Equine?

7 Biosolids (municipal sludge, food waste, etc.)?

8 Other (Specify) __________________________?




i. Was the manure---

1 Produced on this operation?

2 Purchased?


CODE


3 Obtained at no cost off this operation?

4 Obtained with compensation?

. . . . . . . . . .

0260



CODE

20. Were the manure APPLICATION RATES to this field influenced by

State or local restrictions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0261

a. [If item 20 is YES, ask---]

What basis was used to determine these manure application rate restrictions--

(1) Nitrogen requirement of the crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0262

(2) Phosphorus requirement of the crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0263


NOTES




























D

PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD

D


Now I have some questions about all the pesticides used on this field

for the 2004 spring wheat crop including both custom applications

and applications made by this operation.


CODE

EDIT TABLE

1. Were any herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or other chemicals

used on the spring wheat field for the 2004 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0302

0301

[Probe for applications made in the fall of 2003 (and those made earlier if this field was fallow).]

[If no pesticides applied, go to Section E.]



T - TYPE

TABLE

Include defoliants, fungicides, herbicides,

insecticides, and pesticides

Exclude fertilizers reported earlier and

seed treatments.


3

001

Include biological and botanical pesticides.


LINE

99

OFFICE USE

LINE IN TABLE

0319


CHEMICAL

PRODUCT

NAME


2

3

4

5

6 OR 7

8

L

I

N

E

What products

were applied

to this field?

[Show product

codes from

Respondent

Booklet.]

Was this

product

bought in

liquid or dry form?


[Enter L or D]

Was this part

of a tank mix?

[If tank mix,

enter line

number of

first product

in mix.]

When was

this applied?

1 BEFORE planting

3 AT planting

4 AFTER planting

How much

was applied

per acre

per

application?



What was

the total

amount

applied per

application

in this field?

[Enter unit code.]

1 Pounds

12 Gallons

13 Quarts

14 Pints

15 Liquid Ounces

28 Dry Ounces

30 Grams


01

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


02

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


03

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


04

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


05

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


06

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


07

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


08

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


09

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


10

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


11

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


12

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


13

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310


14

0305


0306

0307

0308

.___ ___

0309

.___ ___

0310

2. [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.]




















APPLICATIONS CODES for column 9




1 Broadcast, ground without incorporation

2 Broadcast, ground with incorporation

6 Chisel/Injected or Knifed in

7 Banded in or over row


[ENUMERATOR NOTE:

Use these columns only if


3 Broadcast, by air (Aerial application)

4 In Seed furrow

5 In Irrigation water

8 Foliar or directed spray

9 Spot treatments


TOTAL COST

(item 4 on next page)

cannot be provided.]






[If column 9 = 9, then column 6 and column 10 must be blank]



9

10

11

12

OPTIONAL ITEM 4






What was the cost per unit of the product?







UNIT CODE

L

I

N

E

How

was

this

product

applied?

[Enter code

from above.]

How many

acres in this

field were

treated with

this product?


ACRES

How many

times was it

applied?




NUMBER

Were these

applications

made by—

1 Operator, Partner or family member?

2 Custom applicator?

3 Employee/Other?


DOLLARS

and

CENTS

PER UNIT


1 Pounds

12 Gallons

13 Quarts

14 Pints


15 Liquid Ounces

28 Dry Ounces

30 Grams

01

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

02

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

03

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

04

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

05

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

06

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

07

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

08

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

09

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

10

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

11

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

12

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

13

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318

14

0311

0312

.____

0313

0316

0317

.____ ____

0318



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?

0324

YES – [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 4.]

b. Excluding the cost of the chemical product, how much was spent for

DOLLAR & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

custom application of chemicals and pesticides on this field?

(Include operator and landlord cost.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0331

.____ ____


0332


DOLLAR & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

4. What was the TOTAL COST of all chemical products applied to

this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0334

.____ ____


0335

Include operator and landlord cost, defoliants, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,

surfactants, wetting agents, growth regulators, and materials applied before planting

and during 2003 fallow period.


Exclude seed treatments


NOTE 1: If respondent cannot report TOTAL COST, itemize cost for each product in

optional columns in Pesticide Table, item D1.



NOTE 2: For custom applications. If respondent cannot report cost of chemical

product separately from application costs, report both in item 4.



E

PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES---SELECTED FIELD

E

Now I have some questions about your pest management decisions and practices

used on this field for the 2004 spring wheat crop.

By pests, we mean WEEDS, INSECTS, and DISEASES.

T-TYPE


0

TABLE


000

LINE


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 or when to make

pesticide applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0800

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

0801

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

802


5. [Enumeration Action: Were HERBICIDES used (pesticide product codes 4000-4999),

Section D, item 1, column 2?]

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 8.]


CODE

6. Were herbicides applied to this spring wheat field BEFORE weeds emerged?

[If item 6 = YES, ask---]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0803



CODE

  1. Were the herbicides applied BEFORE

weeds emerged on this spring wheat

1 routine treatments of what weeds are usually present?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0804

field based primarily on---

OR

2 weed scouting from the previous year?





CODE

7. Were herbicides applied to this spring wheat field AFTER weeds emerged?

[If item 7 = YES, ask---]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0805

a. Were the herbicides applied AFTER

weeds emerged on this spring wheat

1 routine treatments of what weeds are usually present?



CODE

field based primarily on---

OR

2 weed scouting from the current year?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0806


8. [Enumeration Action: Were INSECTICIDES used (pesticide product codes 1000 – 1999),

in Section D, item 1, column 2?]

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 10.]


CODE

9. Were the insecticides applied to this spring

wheat field based primarily on---

1 routine treatments of what insects are usually present?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0807


OR

2 scouting for insect infestation?






CODE

10. In 2004, how was this field primarily scouted for insects, weeds,

1 By conducting general observations while performing routine tasks? [Enter code 1 and go to item 13.]

. . . . . . . . . . . .

0808

diseases, and/or beneficial organisms---

2 By deliberately going to the field specifically for scouting activities? [Enter code 2 and go to item 11.]




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?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0809


12. Was scouting for pests done in this field due to---

CODE

a. a pest advisory warning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0810

b. a pest development model?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0811


1

2

3

13. Was this spring wheat field scouted for--


YES = 1

[If YES, ask---]

Was the

infestation level for [column 1]—


1 Worse than normal


2 Normal


3 Less than normal

CODE

[If column 1 = YES, ask---]

Who did the majority of the scouting

for [column 1]---


  1. Operator, partner or family member

  2. An employee

  3. Farm supply or chemical dealer

  4. Independent crop consultant or

commercial scout

CODE

a. weeds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0812

0813

0814

b. insects or mites?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0815

0816

0817

c. diseases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0818

0819

0820


14. [If scouted by crop consultant or commercial scout, ask---;

else go to item 15.]

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

How much did you pay for the scouting services for this field?

[Include landlord and contractor cost.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0821

.___ ___


0822


OFFICE USE

a. [Note: If scouting performed at no cost, explain: _________________________________]

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0333


CODE

15. Were written or electronic records kept for this field to track the

activity or numbers of weeds, insects or diseases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0823

16. Was scouting data compared to published information on infestation

thresholds to determine when to take measures to manage pests in field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0824

17. Was field mapping data used for making weed management decisions

on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0825


18. Were the services of a diagnostic laboratory used for pest identification

or soil plant tissue pest analysis for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0826

19. Were crop residues plowed down or removed in this field to manage pests?. . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0828


20. Were crops rotated in this field during the past 3 years for the purpose of

managing pest problems?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0829



21. Were ground covers, mulches or other physical barriers maintained

for this field to manage pest problems?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0830


22. Was a crop variety chosen to plant in this field because it had resistance

to a specific pest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0831



23. Was no-till or minimum till used to manage pests in this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0832


24. Were planting locations planned to avoid cross infestation of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0833



25. Were planting or harvesting dates adjusted for this field to

manage pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0834

31. Were field edges, lanes, ditches, roadways or fence lines

chopped, mowed, plowed, or burned to manage pests for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0843


32. Were equipment and implements cleaned after completing field work

to reduce the spread of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0844


PEST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

33. [ 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 2004 spring wheat 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 County, Cooperative, or University Extension Advisor,

Publications or demonstrations


[Enter up to 3 source codes.]

2 Farm Supply or Chemical Dealer



3 Commercial Scouting Service


FIRST

4 Independent Crop Consultant or

Pest Control Advisor/Custom Applicator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0845

5 Other Growers or Producers



6 Producer Associations, Newsletters or Trade Magazines


SECOND

7 Electronic Information Services

(DTN, Internet, World Wide Web, etc.)


0846

8 Employee Pest Advisor



9 Other – (Specify: __________________________________________)


THIRD

10 None – Operator used no outside information source


0847


CODE

34. Other than pesticide applicator training, have you (the operator) attended any

training session on pest identification and management since October 1, 2003?. . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0848



Completion Code for Pest Management Data


1- Incomplete/Refusal

0340


F

FIELD OPERATIONS---SELECTED FIELD

F

1. Now I need to list all tractors used to produce

spring wheat on this selected field.

CHECK LIST


Include

Exclude


Tractors owned, rented,

leased or borrowed

Tractors provided by custom

operators

1

2

3

4

5

6


What tractors

were used on this field








MAKE and MODEL

What was the

model year


(Example: 2004)






YEAR

Is this vehicle a---


  1. 2-wheel drive tractor

  2. 2-wheel drive tractor with

front wheel assist

  1. 4 -wheel drive tractor

  2. crawler or other tracked-tractor

  3. other tractor


CODE

What is its

PTO

Horsepower






PTO

HORSEPOWER

Is it—



1 diesel

2 gasoline

3 LP gas

9 other



CODE

1


0120


___ ___ ___ ___

0121

0122

0123

2


0124

___ ___ ___ ___

0125

0126

0127

3


0128

___ ___ ___ ___

0129

0130

0131

4


0132

___ ___ ___ ___

0133

0134

0135

5


0136

0137

0138

0139

___ ___ ___ ___

6


0140

0141

0142

0143

___ ___ ___ ___

7


0144

0145

0146

0147

___ ___ ___ ___

8


0148

0149

0150

0151

___ ___ ___ ___

9


0152

0153

0154

0155

___ ___ ___ ___

10


0156

0157

0158

0159

___ ___ ___ ___


2. Was a self-propelled harvester and/or swather used to harvest the spring wheat field?

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [If NO, go to 2c.]

[If item 2 = YES, ask---]

YEAR

a. What is the model year of the self-propelled harvester(s) used to harvest spring wheat

from this field? (Report the average year if more than one was used.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0849

___ ___ ___ ___



YEAR

b. What is the model year of the self-propelled swather(s) used to harvest spring wheat

from this field? (Report the average year if more than one was used.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0850

___ ___ ___ ___


CODE

c. Did you use a defoliant in place of a swather to harvest the spring wheat from

this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0851


3. Including custom operations, I need to list field work performed

by machines on this field for the 2004

spring wheat crop. Please…

CHECK LIST

Include all field work using machines for---

Begin with the first field operation after harvest of previous crop,

(If fallow during 2003, list operations starting with fall 2002.)

Land Forming/Levee Building

List the operations in order through harvest and hauling of this

crop to storage or first point of sale, and

Tillage

Maintain the order of tandem hook-ups.

Preparing for Irrigation


CODES FOR COLUMN 5


Planting


  1. You (The Operator)?

2 Partner?


Fertilizer & Pesticide applications

Harvesting & Hauling wheat and wheat straw to storage or first point of sale


  1. Unpaid Worker?

4 Paid Part-time or Seasonal Worker?


Exclude

Lime & Gypsum\landplaster applications


  1. Paid Full-time Worker

6 Custom Applicator?---[Go to Column 11.]




2

3

4

5

[IF CUSTOM(column 5 = code 6 ), skip columns 6-10]

11





6

7

8

9

10


S

E

Q

U

E

N

C

E





No.

What

operation

or

equipment

was used?








[Record machine

code

from

Respondent

Booklet.]






CODE

Who was

the machine

operator-

[Enter

code

from

above.]




CODE

What

was the

size or

swath

of the

[machine]

used?






[Record size code.]


1 Feet

2 Row

3 Moldboard (bottoms)

Hauling

4 Pounds

5 Bushels

6 Tons



CODE

Which tractor

Was used?


[Record line number from

item 1.]


66 Animal Drawn

77 Pick up

99 Self-Propelled


1/

How

many

acres

were

covered?


2/





ACRES

How many acres were covered per

hour?






ACRES PER HOUR

In what

month

and

year

was this

operation

done?





MM YY

0351


0352

0353

0354

0355

0356

0357

.___

0358

.____

0359

__ __ __ __

0361


0362

0363

0364

0365

0366

0367

.___

0368

.____

0369

__ __ __ __

0371


0372

0373

0374

0375

0376

0377

.___

0378

.____

0379

__ __ __ __

0381


0382

0383

0384

0385

0386

0387

.___

0388

.____

0389

__ __ __ __

0391


0392

0393

0394

0395

0396

0397

.___

0398

.____

0399

__ __ __ __

0401


0402

0403

0404

0405

0406

0407

.___

0408

.____

0409

__ __ __ __

0411


0412

0413

0414

0415

0416

0417

.___

0418

.____

0419

__ __ __ __

0421


0422

0423

0424

0425

0426

0427

.___

0428

.____

0429

__ __ __ __

0431


0432

0433

0434

0435

0436

0437

.___

0438

.____

0439

__ __ __ __

0441


0442

0443

0444

0445

0446

0447

.___

0448

.____

0449

__ __ __ __

0451


0452

0453

0454

0455

0456

0457

.___

0458

.____

0459

__ __ __ __

0461


0462

0463

0464

0465

0466

0467

.___

0468

.____

0469

__ __ __ __

0471


0472

0473

0474

0475

0476

0477

.___

0478

.____

0479

__ __ __ __

0481


0482

0483

0484

0485

0483

0487

.___

0488

.____

0489

__ __ __ __

0491


0492

0493

0494

0495

0496

0497

.___

0498

.____

0499

__ __ __ __

0501


0502

0503

0504

0505

0506

0507

.___

0508

.____

0509

__ __ __ __

0511


0512

0513

0514

0515

0516

0517

.___

0518

.____

0519

__ __ __ __

0521


0522

0523

0524

0525

0526

0527

.___

0528

.____

0529

__ __ __ __

1/ If trucks other than pick-ups are used as the power source, use truck codes in Respondent Booklet

OFFICE USE

2/ For backhoes, disk border maker, ditch closer, ditcher, levee-plow disk, quarter drain machine, rear mounted

blade, and hauling operations, enter TOTAL HOURS, and leave column 10 blank.

0032


4. I need some information about the additional labor, other than the labor just reported operating

machines, that worked on this field.

Please report the paid and unpaid labor that worked on this field to produce the

2004 spring wheat crop.


1

How many hours did (type of worker) spend on this field---

TYPE OF WORKERS

a.

scouting for

weeds and

insects?



HOURS

b.

irrigating





HOURS

c.

for overhead activities

(moving and loading inputs, manual

operations, overseeing hired labor,

bookkeeping and other management activities)


HOURS

Operator, partners, family members and

other unpaid workers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1100

1101

1103

Full-time hired workers

(Exclude custom and contract labor). . . . . . . . . . . .

1105

1106

1108

Part-time or seasonal hired workers

(Exclude custom and contract labor). . . . . . . . . . . .

1110

1111

1113


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER HOUR

5. What was the average hourly wage rate paid to full-time hired workers?

(Exclude custom and contract workers, payroll taxes and benefits.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1114

.____ ____


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER HOUR

6. What was the average hourly wage rate paid to part-time or seasonal hired workers?

(Exclude custom and contract workers, payroll taxes and benefits.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1115

.____ ____


CODE

7. Was any contract labor used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1116


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

a. If YES, ask – What was the average cost per acre for this contract labor?

(Include landlord and contractor costs.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1117

.____ ____


PERCENT

8. What percent of the total hours worked on this field by UNPAID workers

was worked by children under 16 years old?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1118


9. Now I need some information on how much was spent for custom services used on this

field for the 2004 spring wheat crop.


1


CUSTOM SERVICE



Which of these services were done for the 2004 spring wheat

crop on this field?




[Check √ box for each service performed; refer to item F3 if necessary.]

2

Including

landlord’s/contractor’s

cost,

how much was spent

for

[column 1] on

this field for the 2004

spring wheat crop?


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

a. custom land preparation, shaping and/or leveling?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1119

.___ ___

b. custom cultivating?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1120

.___ ___

c. custom planting and/or reseeding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1121

.___ ___

d. custom harvesting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1122

.___ ___

f. custom hauling to storage or point of first sale?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __

Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units hauled from field ÷ Acres harvested in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)

1126

.___ ___

  1. harvesting and hauling from field to storage or point of first sale?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __

Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units hauled from field ÷ Acres harvested in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)

1127

.___ ___

  1. custom raking, baling, and hauling the straw from this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(__ __.__ __ X_________________________÷____________= __ __.__ __

Dollars & Cents per unit x Total units hauled from field ÷ Acres harvested in field = Dollars & Cents per acre.)

1128

.___ ___


10. 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 item 12.]

CODE

a. Nutrient recommendations/management service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1129

b. Collect soil or tissue samples?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1130

c. Pest control recommendations/management service?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1131

d. Pest scouting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1132

e. Irrigation management service (i.e. irrigation scheduling)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1133

f. Yield map or remote sensing map development/interpretation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1134

g. Other custom or technical service (Specify: _____________________________________________)

YES = 1

1135


11. If YES to any of these services, what was the cost for all of these services?

(Include landlord/contractor cost.

Exclude cost of soil/tissue tests or scouting cost reported earlier.

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

Do not report costs for any of these services if they were reported as part

of the costs of materials and/or application costs previously.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1136

.___ ___


1137




CODE

12. Was there (will there be) a yield monitor on the equipment used to harvest

this spring wheat field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1138

[If YES, continue; else go to item 13.]

  1. Was there (will there be) a yield map produced from this harvest using information from the yield monitor?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1139

  1. Did you use the yield monitor information to---

[Enter code for all that apply.]


(1) monitor crop moisture content to determine need for crop drying?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1140

(2) add/improve tile drainage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1141

(3) add/improve irrigation equipment/irrigation water application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1142

  1. conduct in-field experiments (e.g., compare fertilizer applications,

seed varieties, herbicides, pesticides, etc)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1143

(5) negotiate new crop leases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1144

(6) document yields for crop insurance, real estate tax, or farm

program purposes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1145

(7) accurately divide crop production among partners and/or for

landlord crop shares?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1146

(8) other uses [specify _________________________________________________________________]

YES = 1

1147


CODE

13. During 2003 or 2004, was a GPS (Global Positioning System) device used

to geo-reference and/or produce a map of the soil properties of this field?

(such as soil nitrate levels, PH, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1148

[If item 13 = YES, Ask 13a and 13b; else go to item 14.]

a. Was a map (or will a map be) produced based on soil tests from this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1149

b. Was a map (or will a map be) produced based on a machine that measured

electrical conductivity of the soil (e.g. Veris machine)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1150


CODE

14. Did you have an airplane or satellite provide an image or photograph of this

field either at the start or during the 2004 growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1151

15. Was a variable rate applicator (i.e., variable rate technology or VRT)

used on this field for---

a. fertilization or liming?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1152



(1) If YES, ask---Did you use a variable rate applicator for---

[Enter code for all that apply.]

a. nitrogen applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1153

b. phosphorus applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1154

c. potash applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1155

d. lime applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1156

e. manure applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1157

b. seeding?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1158

c. pesticide applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1159


16. Was a guidance or parallel swathing system (connected to G.P.S.) used with

any machine operation on this field (e.g. light bar)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1212


G

IRRIGATION

G


ACRES

1. How many acres in this field were irrigated for the 2004 spring wheat 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 2004 spring wheat crop.

UNIT

SYSTEM 1

SYSTEM 2

a. What type(s) of irrigation system(s) was used to irrigate

this field?

[Show System Type Codes in the Respondent Booklet. Enter System

Type Code for up to two systems covering the most field acres.]

SYSTEM

TYPE

CODE

1161

1175

b. What was the total quantity of water applied to this field during

INCHES PER

ACRE

OR

1162

1176

the entire growing season?

[Include ALL water used from both on-farm and off-farm sources.]. . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL

ACRE -FEET

1163

1177

[If operator cannot provide item 2b, ask (1) & (2)---]

(1) What is the total number of hours this system was used to

apply water to this field during the spring wheat growing

season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL

HOURS

1164

1178

(2) How many gallons per minute were applied?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1165

1179

c. What percent of the water used to irrigate this field through this

system came from surface water sources?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERCENT

1166

1180

d. What was the number of times this field was irrigated during the

spring wheat growing season using this system?

[Include any pre-plant irrigation.]

NUMBER OF

IRRIGATIONS

1167

1181

e. Was the pump type---

[Enter code for most common pump type.]

(If more than one pump in the system, enter

type for pump closest to water source.)

  1. TURBINE?

  2. SUBMERSIBLE?

  3. CENTRIFUGAL?

  4. BOOSTER?

  5. SIPHON?

  1. NO PUMP?

[If code 99, go to item j.]

CODE

1168

1182

f. What was the average pumping rate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1169

1183

g. [If item 2a = code 1-9 (PRESSURE SYSTEM), ask---]

What was the system operating pressure?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

POUNDS

PER

SQUARE INCH

1170

1184

h. What was the primary motor type used

to pump the water?

  1. DIESEL

  2. GASOLINE

  3. LP GAS

  4. NATURAL GAS

  5. ELECTRICITY

  6. SOLAR POWER

CODE

1171

1185

I. What was the average motor size?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HORSEPOWER

1172

1186

j. [If NO PUMP was used (item e = 99), ask---]

What was the average flow rate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1173

1187

k. How many other acres on this operation were irrigated using

this field’s irrigation system during the 2004 growing season?

[Exclude this field.]

ACRES

1174

.____

1188

.____


3. Was any water purchased to irrigate this field?

(Include landlord's share and purchases from all sources.)

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]

NO - [Go to item 4.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1189


PERCENT

a. What percent of the water used on this field was purchased?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1190


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

b. What was the total cost for the water purchased for

this field during the 2004 growing season?

(Include landlord and contractor costs and ditch maintenance costs.)

1191

.___ ___


1192

4. [If SIPHON TUBES were used (line a of item 2 = 10 or 11), ask---]

TOTAL DOLLARS

What would be the total cost to replace all the siphon tubes used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1193

5. [If POLY PIPE system were used (line a of item 2 = 14) ask---]

TOTAL DOLLARS

What was the total amount spent for poly pipe used on this field during

the 2004 growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1194

6. [If GATED PIPE system were used (line a of item 2 = 15 or 16), ask---]

INCHES

a. What was the average diameter of gated pipe used to irrigate this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1195


FEET

b. What was the total length of gated pipe used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1196

7. Were wells used to supply irrigation water for this field?

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]

NO - [Go to item 8.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1197


NUMBER

a. How many wells were used to irrigate this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1198


INCHES

b. What was the average diameter of the outer well casing?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1199


FEET

c. 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.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1200


CODE

d. Did this well(s) have a water meter or other flow measurement device?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1201

e. Were other fields irrigated using water pumped from well(s) that supplied

water to the selected field?

CODE

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue.]

NO - [Go to item 8.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1202


ACRES

(1) How many other acres on this operation were irrigated using the same

well(s) during the 2004 growing season? (Excluding this field). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1203

.____


8. Other than pipe that is part of the system, was any additional mainline or lateral

pipe used to carry water from the source to this field?

(Include underground pipe.)

YES - [Continue.]

NO - [Go to item 9.]


INCHES

a. What was the average diameter (in inches) of the most common type

of this additional pipe used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1205


FEET

b. How many feet of this additional pipe were used to bring water to this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1206




RUN-OFF CODES


1 retained at the end of the field?

2 re-used to irrigate on the farm?

3 collected in evaporation ponds on the farm?


CODE

9. Is the run-off from this field---. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 drained from the farm?

5 there is no run off.

. . . . . . . . . . .

1207




10. Were water management practices such as irrigation scheduling,

controlled drainage, or treatment of retention water used on this field

to manage for pests or aflatoxin?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1208


H

LANDLORD/CONTRACTOR COSTS

H

1. [If selected field RENTED (Section B, item 2), ask---, else go to Conclusion.]

What was the total cost for all inputs provided by any landlord and

contractor for the 2004 crop?

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

(Include the costs for all inputs, such as seed, fertilizer, chemicals

technical services, custom operations, and irrigation.

(Exclude real estate tax expenses, drying, and lime costs paid by the landowner.). . . . . . . . . . .

1209

.___ ___


1210


CONCLUSION

LOCATION OF SELECTED FIELD

1. I need to locate the selected field of spring wheat on

this map.

COUNTY NAME

OFFICE USE

COUNTY FIPS

CODE

What county is the selected spring wheat field in?



0010

Field description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


2. [ENUMERATOR ACTION:

Mark map to indicate where the selected spring wheat field is located.

Be sure the “X” marked on map is in county identified above.]

3. We will need additional information to complete this study. We will contact you in February

or March, 2005, to collect it. I’ll call you then to set up a time that is good for you.

4. Would you like to receive a copy of the results of this survey in the mail?

CODE

(Results will also be available on the Internet at http://www.usda.gov/nass/

& http://www.ers.usda.gov/.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0099

RECORDS USE

5. [Did respondent use farm/ranch records to report---]

CODE

a. [fertilizer data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0011

b. [pesticide data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0012

c. [majority of this expense data?]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0013

SUPPLEMENTS USED

NUMBER


FERTILIZER

APPLICATIONS

0041

6. [Record the total number of each type of supplement used to

complete this interview.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PESTICIDE

APPLICATIONS

0042


FIELD

OPERATIONS

0043


  1. OPERATOR/MANAGER

  2. SPOUSE

  3. ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER


CODE

RESPONDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  1. OTHER

  1. OFFICE HOLD

  2. PARTNER

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0101

Respondent’s name

[f code 3, 4, or 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

________________________________________


Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

( ) ________________________________



MILITARY TIME

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0005

___ ___ ___ ___


MM DD YY

DATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0007

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ENUMERATOR ID

ENUMERATOR NAME _________________________________________________________________________________

0098


EVALUATION


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