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OMB No. 0535-0218
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NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS
SERVICE
2008 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURVEY
CATTLE and CALVES
COSTS AND RETURNS REPORT
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Rm 5030, South Building
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-2000
Phone: 1-888-424-7828
Fax: 202-690-2090
Email: [email protected]
CONTACT RECORD
DATE
TIME
NOTES
MILITARY TIME
INTRODUCTION:
0004
[Introduce yourself, and ask for the operator. Rephrase in your own words.]
BEGINNING TIME [MILITARY]
We are collecting information on costs and returns and need your help to
make the information as accurate as possible. Authority for collection of
information on the Costs and Returns 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.
__ __ __ __
SCREENING BOX
0006
[ENUMERATOR NOTE: If screening box is code 1,
complete the screening Supplement.
If Screening box is blank, begin with Section A.]
We encourage you to refer to your farm records during the interview.
[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
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PARTNER NAME
PARTNER NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
0925
TOTAL POINTS
OFFICE 0929
USE
PARTNERS
STRATUM
CITY
STATE
0926
0927
ZIP
0928
PHONE NUMBER
PHONE NUMBER
0009
0002
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SECTION A LAND IN FARM / RANCH
In 2008, please report farm/ranch land owned, rented or used by you, your spouse, or by
the partnership, corporation or organization for which you are reporting.
(Include all cropland, idle land, CRP, pastureland, woodland, wasteland, farmstead, acres used for crop/livestock production facilities,
and all other building sites associated with this operation, etc.)
NUMBER OF ACRES
1. How many acres of farm and ranch land are owned? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
0020
+
0021
2. How many acres of farm and ranch land are rented or leased from others-(Exclude land used on an AUM or fee per head basis under a grazing permit.)
a. for a fixed or flexible cash rent payment?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0023
b. for a share of crop or livestock production?
(Include hybrid rental arrangement where rent paid is based on a fixed
cash payment plus some shared production.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
for free? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
+
0024
NUMBER OF ACRES
0025
3. How many acres of farm and ranch land are rented or leased
to others? (Include land rented out for cash, for a share of crop or livestock
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production, or rent free.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. TOTAL ACRES in this operation in 2008 (subtract item 4 from item 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
=
5. How many acres did this operation use for pasturing or grazing of livestock on a per-head or
animal unit month (AUM) basis?
(Include Federal, State, railroad, Public School District, Indian Reservation, and private land.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Of the total acres in this operation (item 4 above), how many acres were--
0026
0027
NUMBER OF ACRES
0030
a. considered cropland?
(Include land planted to hay and land in government programs.
Exclude wild hay and CRP acres planted to trees.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0039
b. covered under a federal crop insurance policy?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), or
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0028
0036
d. enrolled in the federal Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YEAR
(i) If these acres were under a long-term (at least 30 years) or permanent easement,
what was the first year of implementation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0073
__ __ __ __
SECTION A continued on the next page.
-3ACRES
e. enrolled in a farmland or grassland protection program other than GRP? (Include State and local
government programs and non-governmental/private agreements). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0038
YEAR
(i) If these acres were under a long-term (at least 25 years) or permanent easement,
what was the first year of implementation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0074
__ __ __ __
ACRES
0041
f.
used to raise certified organic produced crops?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. What is the total acreage of fields subject to conservation treatments under an
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and/or Conservation Security
Program (CSP) contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0070
(Include acreage of fields/tracts where practices are applied (e.g., reduced tillage, terraces, and
grassed waterways) and acreage of adjacent fields/tracts that benefit from field-edge practices (such as
filter strips, riparian buffers, or fences). In the case of manure handling facilities or equipment, include
all land on and off the farm used for spreading of manure.)
RENT PAID
8. Including rent for land and/or buildings, what was the total CASH RENT PAID in 2008
by this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0044
(Include rent paid in 2008 for previous years and rent paid in advance. Exclude storage bins, to be
reported later in Section F item 20c.)
9. In 2008, what were the total usage (grazing) fees this operation paid for the use of publicly
owned land on an AUM basis?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0045
(Include fees paid for privately owned land administered by a public agency through exchange of use.)
10. In 2008, how much did this operation spend on pasturing or grazing of livestock on privately
owned land used on a fee per head (AUM) or gain basis in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0046
RENT RECEIVED
11. Including rent for land and buildings, what was the total CASH RENT RECEIVED in 2008 for
acres rented TO others by this operation? (Exclude grazing of livestock to be reported in SECTION E.). . . . . . . .
0042
12. For acres share-rented to others, what was the total value of crop or livestock shares received in
2008 by this operation? (Include government payments received from those acres.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0043
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SECTION B ACREAGE and PRODUCTION
1. During 2008, how much of these crops were harvested (number of crop acres, total amount produced, and amount
used) on the total acres in this operation? (Include crops grown on a contract or custom basis. Exclude crops grown on land rented to
others and cover crops if not harvested.)
1
2
3
4
CROP
How many acres
were
harvested?
What was the
total
production?
How much of this operation’s
share of the total production
was (will be) used on this
operation?
TOTAL AMOUNT
FIELD CROPS
Corn for Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corn for Silage or Greenchop. . . . .
Cotton, all types. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peanuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potatoes, - report sweet potatoes in
all other crops. . . . . . . .
Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorghum for Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorghum for Silage. . . . . . . . . . . .
Soybeans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tobacco, all. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACRES
TOTAL AMOUNT
0105
0106
0109
0110
0113
0114
0117
0118
0121
0122
.____
0125
0126
0129
0130
0133
0134
0137
0138
0141
0142
.____
Bu.
Tons
0107
0111
Bu.
Tons
Lbs.
Lbs.
Cwt.
0123
Cwt.
Cwt.
Bu.
Tons
Bu.
0131
0135
0139
Bu.
Tons
Bu.
Lbs.
SMALL GRAINS
Barley for Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oats for Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheat, All Types, for Grain. . . . . . .
0145
0146
0149
0150
0153
0154
0157
0158
0161
0162
0165
0166
0169
0170
0173
0174
Bu.
Bu.
Bu.
0147
0151
0155
Bu.
Bu.
Bu.
DRY HAY CROPS
Hay, Alfalfa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hay, All Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tons
Tons
0159
0163
Tons
Tons
OTHER CROPS
Canola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Oilseeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sugarcane or Sugarbeets. . . . . . . .
Dry Edible Beans/Peas/Lentils. . . .
Vegetables for processing. . . . . . .
Lbs.
0167
Lbs.
Lbs.
Tons
0175
Tons
0177
0178
0179
All Other Vegetables and Melons
Fruits, Nuts, and Berries. . . . . . . .
Nursery and greenhouse crops
(Include Christmas trees.)
All Other Crops not listed above
0180
0181
0182
Section B continued on next page
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2. What was the area grown for sale of nursery, floriculture, or
greenhouse crops, including ornamental plants, flowers,
mushrooms, aquatic plants, sod, food crops under protection,
vegetable seeds, flower seeds, or other propagative materials?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUARE FEET
UNDER glass or
other protection?
0191
ACRES
in the
OPEN?
0192
.____
DOLLARS
3. For acres rented to this operation on a share basis in 2008, what was the estimated total market
value of your landlord’s share of total crop production in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0184
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SECTION C LIVESTOCK
1. Please report the total numbers, including landlord’s share, of livestock, poultry, and/or poultry
products sold or removed from the operation during 2008 and the total inventory on
December 31, 2008 regardless of ownership. (Include both non-contract and contract sales.)
Total Number sold
or removed during
2008
Total Inventory
December 31,
2008
Total owned by
operation on
December 31, 2008
0260
0261
0295
(i) Beef cows
(Include beef heifers that have calved). . . . . .
0254
0255
0256
(ii) Milk cows, both dry or in milk
(Include milk heifers that have calved). . . . . .
0257
0258
0259
0263
0296
0268
0269
0298
0264
0265
0297
0272
0273
0299
a. All cattle and calves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0270
(iii) Milk (Report in cwt.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0262
b. All hogs and pigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Chicken eggs
0266
(Report in dozens). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Turkeys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Broilers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
All other livestock or poultry
(Specify type(s):_________________________)
2. For acres rented to this operation on a share basis in 2008, what was the estimated total
market value of your landlord’s share of livestock production?
DOLLARS
0276
(Exclude shared livestock production not part of a land rental agreement.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION C: LIVESTOCK
OTHER OPERATIONS GROWING LIVESTOCK FOR THIS OPERATION
3. Did any other operation(s) grow livestock or poultry for this operation
under a contract arrangement in 2008 (you are the contractor)?
CODE
0271
YES = [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to SECTION D]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
a. What were your gross receipts from items sold or removed
under these contracts?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0050
b. On December 31, 2008, what was the market value of unsold livestock
or poultry remaining under these contracts?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0051
c.
0052
What was paid to contractees for production costs, including
fees for services?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION D COMMODITY MARKETING and INCOME
MARKETING CONTRACTS
1. During 2008, did this operation have marketing contract(s) for any commodities it produced?
(A marketing
contract is a verbal or written agreement, reached before harvest of a crop or before completion of a livestock production stage, setting a price or
pricing formula and market for the commodity. The operation usually owns the commodity prior to delivery.
0300
YES = [Enter code 1 and continue with question 2]
NO = [Enter code 3 and go to Item 3 below]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. (If Yes) Report the commodities sold in 2008 with marketing contract(s). Also list the quantities marketed and
the final price received. (Exclude marketing charges (reported on next page) and money received for any reimbursements for expenses.
Expense reimbursements should be reported in SECTION F.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
What commodities
did this operation
have
MARKETING
contracts for
in 2008?
Commodity
Code
What quantity of this commodity
was
Marketed through
this contract?
UNIT
CODE
What was (will be) the
FINAL PRICE RECEIVED
per unit by this operation for
this commodity
marketed under this
contract?
(Exclude marketing
charges)
What was the total
dollar amount
received in 2008
from this contract?
(Exclude marketing
charges) 1/
DOLLARS & CENTS
TOTAL DOLLARS
Office use
only
CODE
[Write in commodities]
1/
(from list
below)
(Exclude landlord’s share)
QUANTITY
CODE
0301
0304
0305
0306
.___ ___ 0307
0316
0319
0320
0321
.___ ___ 0322
0331
0334
0335
0336
.___ ___ 0337
0346
0349
0350
0351
.___ ___ 0352
0361
0364
0365
0366
.___ ___ 0367
0376
0379
0380
0381
.___ ___ 0382
Income received for commodities marketed or produced under contract in previous years should be recorded in item 8.
PRODUCTION CONTRACTS AND CUSTOM FED LIVESTOCK
3. During 2008, did this operation have any production contract(s) for any commodities it produced?
(A production contract is a verbal or written agreement setting terms, conditions, and fees to be paid by the contractor to the operation for the
production of crops, livestock, or poultry. The contractor usually owns the commodity and often provides inputs.)
YES [Enter code 1 and continue to question 4]
0400
NO [Enter code 3 and go to question 5]. . . . . .
4. (If Yes) Report in the table below the commodities with production contracts. Also list the quantities
removed under these contracts and the final fee received. (Exclude marketing charges (reported on the next page)
and money received to pay for production expenses. Expense reimbursements should be reported in SECTION F.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
What commodities
did this operation
have
PRODUCTION
contracts for
in 2008?
Commodity
Codes
What quantity
of this commodity
was removed from
the operation under
this contract?
(Exclude landlord's share)
Unit
Code
What was (will be) the
FINAL FEE RECEIVED
per unit by this
operation for producing this
commodity
under this contract?
(Exclude marketing charges)
What was the
TOTAL FEE
RECEIVED in 2008
under this contract?
DOLLARS & CENTS
TOTAL DOLLARS
Office use
only
[Write in commodities]
1/
CODE
QUANTITY
(from list
below)
CODE
(Exclude marketing
charges) 1/
0401
0404
0405
0406
.___ ___ ___ 0407
0416
0419
0420
0421
.___ ___ ___ 0422
0431
0434
0435
0436
.___ ___ ___ 0437
0446
0449
0450
0451
.___ ___ ___ 0452
Income received for commodities marketed or produced under contract in previous years should be recorded in item 8.
Use these Commodity Unit Codes for questions 2 and 4 above
Unit
Code
Unit
Code
Unit
Code
Unit
Code
Pound. . . . . . . . . . . .01
Cwt. . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Ton. . . . . . . . . . . . . .03
Bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Bale. . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Dozen. . . . . . . . . . . .09
Flat. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Head. . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Animal Space. . . . . . .39
Bushel. . . . . . . . . . . 04
Carton. . . . . . . . . . . .08
Plant/Pot. . . . . . . . . . 13
Kilogram. . . . . . . . . .40
SECTION D continued on the next page.
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CASH SALES
5. After subtracting marketing expenses, what was the total dollar amount this operation
received in 2008 for cash or open market sales of each of the following
crop and/or livestock commodities sold in 2008? (Exclude marketing contract sales, production
DOLLARS
contract removals, CCC sales, landlord’s share of market value)
0501
a. Corn, rice, sorghum, soybeans, oats, barley, wheat (Include silage.
Exclude sweet corn.). . . . . . . . . . . . .
0502
b. Other grains and oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas (flaxseed, other grain silage
and forage, other grains and oilseeds, popcorn, sunflowers, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0503
c.
Tobacco, cotton, and cottonseed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0504
d. Vegetables, melons, potatoes, and sweet potatoes (beets, cabbage,
cantaloupes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, vegetable seeds, etc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0505
e. Fruit, tree nuts, berries (almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes,
hazelnuts, kiwifruit, oranges, pears, pecans, strawberries, walnuts, etc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
Nursery, greenhouse, cut Christmas trees, floriculture and sod (bedding plants, bulbs, cut flowers, flower
0506
seeds, foliage plants, mushrooms, nursery potted plants, shrubbery, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other crops and hay, and short rotation woody crops (grass seed, hay and grass silage, hops, maple syrup,
0507
mint, peanuts, sugarcane, sugarbeets, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. Hogs and pigs (Exclude breeding stock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i.
Hog breeding stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
Milk and other dairy products from cows (before deduction of any hauling fees). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
k.
Cattle and calves (fed cattle, beef and dairy cull animals, stockers and feeders,
0508
0509
0510
0511
veal calves, etc. Exclude breeding stock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0512
l.
Cattle breeding stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0524
m. Poultry and eggs (broilers, chickens, turkeys, ducks, eggs, emus, geese,
hatchlings, ostriches, pigeons, pheasants, quail, poultry products, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
n. Other animals and other animal products: (sheep, goats, and their animal products (wood, mohair, goat milk,
0517
and cheese); horses, ponies, mules, burros, and donkeys; aquaculture; bees and honey; semen and embryo sales). . . . .
6. What was the total amount received from straw and other crop residue sales
(Exclude peanut hay sales)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. MARKETING CHARGES: In 2008,
how much was spent by this
operation (operators, partners,
landlords, and contractors) for
marketing and storage expenses
incurred by this operation? (Include
OPERATOR(S) and
PARTNER(S)
LANDLORD(S)
DOLLARS
0868
0527
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
0869
DOLLARS
0870
check-off, commissions, storage, inspection,
ginnings, etc. Include marketing expenses for
contract sales). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. How much of this (item 7) was
for the beef cattle enterprise,
excluding feedlot cattle? (Include
charges for auction, beef council, checkoff, commission, inspection, insurance,
yardage, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0943
0944
DOLLARS
0945
SECTION D continued on the next page.
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ENUMERATOR NOTE: Crops stored and not yet sold should be reported in SECTION G, Item 5a.
8. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/DEFERRED PAYMENTS: For each item below, report income
received or the amount owed to the operation on the dates specified. (Include cash sales,
marketing contract sales, and production contract removals. Exclude crops in storage and not yet sold.)
a. How much was this operation owed on January 1, 2008 for any crops or livestock
produced, sold (cash or contract), and delivered before January 1, 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0885
0875
(i) How much did this operation receive from (item 8a) during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. How much was this operation owed on December 31, 2008 for all commodities
produced and sold (cash or contract), delivered, or removed under contract in 2008
and earlier years?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0886
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SECTION E
OTHER FARM RELATED INCOME
1. In 2008, did this operation receive or repay any Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans?
CODE
0560
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 2 below]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. In 2008, how much was received for all commodities placed under CCC loan(s)?
DOLLARS
(Include Austrian winter peas, barley, canola, rapeseed, corn, cotton, crambe, dry edible peas, flaxseed,
0518
honey, lentils, mohair, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, rice, safflower, sesame seed, small chickpeas, sorghum,
soybeans, sunflower seed, and wheat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0519
b. In 2008, what was the amount spent to repay CCC loan(s)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. In 2008, did this operation receive any Federal, State, or Local Farm Program payments?
0563
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 3 below]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0525
a. In 2008, how much was received for direct and counter-cyclical payments?
(Include government payments received through a cooperative.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT of 2a
(i) Of the total in Item 2a, what percent was for
direct payments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0520
(ii) Of the total in Item 2a, what percent was for
counter-cyclical payments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0522
DOLLARS
b. In 2008 how much was received in loan deficiency payments (LDPs),
marketing loan gains, and for net value of commodity certificates?
0529
(Include government payments received through a cooperative.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0477
c.
In 2008, how much was received for CRP/CREP/WRP payments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0478
d. In 2008 how much was received for EQIP/CSP payments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i) Do you have a current EQIP or CSP contract? (Check yes if you have a
current contract, regardless of whether you received a payment during 2008)
CODE
0526
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0521
e. In 2008, how much was received for Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) payments?. . . . . . . . . . .
f.
In 2008, how much was received for farmland or grassland protection program payments other
than GRP? (Include Federal, State, and Local government programs and private agreements). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. In 2008, how much was received for all other Federal, State, or Local program payments?
0523
0545
(Include disaster and market loss payments; peanut quota compensation payments; Milk Income Loss (MILC)
contract payments; tobacco buyout payments, including lump sum payments; and other Federal, State or Local
programs. (Exclude Federal crop Insurance payments and other indemnity payments.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. What is your estimate of the total dollar amount your landlord(s) received
in government payments for the acres you rented from them?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0543
SECTION E continued on next page.
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4. In 2008, what was the total income received by you (the operator) and all partners for. . . .
DOLLARS
a. custom work, machine hire and other agricultural services provided for farmers
and others (Exclude if this is for a separate business)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. recreational and agri-tourism activities such as hunting, fishing, farm tours
hospitality services, petting zoos, etc.?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0546
0548
0550
c.
sales of farm machinery and vehicles? (farm share only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0552
d. Federal crop or livestock insurance payments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0556
e. other income which is closely related to the agricultural operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Exclude sales of farm machinery and vehicles. Include grazing of livestock, sales of forest products, patronage
dividends and refunds from cooperatives, animal boarding, tobacco settlements, hedging profits and losses. insurance
indemnity payments other than Federal Crop Insurance payments, sales of poultry litter, manure sales, State fuel tax
refunds, tax refunds, the recognized gain or loss from sales of farmland and other farm real estate, sales of value
added goods produced from your farm commodities such as jams, jellies, wine, cider, etc. if these are not part of a
separate business. This may be a negative (-) number for losses.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CODE
5. Which code represents the largest portion of this operation’s 2008 total gross
value of sales including Government agriculture payments?.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0047
(Include sales of all crops, livestock, poultry, and livestock products sold in 2008; the value of products removed for all crops,
livestock and poultry produced under contract in 2008; sales of miscellaneous agricultural products in 2008; all government
agricultural payments received in 2008; landlord’s share of government payments.)
Farm Type
Code Farm Type
Code
Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas (corn, flaxseed, grain,
Hogs and pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
silage and forage, grains and oilseeds for seeds, popcorn, rice,
small grains, sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Milk and other dairy products from cows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Cattle and calves (beef and dairy cattle for breeding
stock, fed cattle, beef and dairy cull animals, stockers
Cotton and cottonseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03 and feeders, veal calves, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes, (beets,
Sheep, goats, and their products (wool, mohair, milk and cheese). . . . 12
cabbage, cantaloupes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes,
watermelons, vegetable seeds, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04
Equine (horses, ponies, mules, burros and donkeys). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Poultry and eggs (broilers, chickens, turkeys, ducks, eggs,
Fruit, tree nuts and berries (almonds, blueberries, cherries,
emus, geese, hatchlings, ostriches, pigeons, pheasants,
cranberries, grapes, apples, hazelnuts, kiwifruit, oranges,
pears, pecans, strawberries, walnuts, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 quail, poultry products, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nursery, greenhouse, and floriculture (bedding plants, bulbs,
Aquaculture (catfish, trout, other finfish, shellfish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
cut flowers, flower seeds, foliage plants, mushrooms,
nursery potted plants, shrubbery, sod, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Cut Christmas trees and short rotation woody crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Other animals and other animal products (bees, honey, rabbits, fur
bearing animals, semen, manure, other animal specialties, etc.). . . . . . 16
Other crops and hay (grass seed, hay and grass silage
straw, hops, maple syrup, mint, peanuts, sugarcane, sugarbeets,
CRP, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
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SECTION F
OPERATING and CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
In 2008, how much was spent for (item) by [column]---
OPERATING EXPENSES
1. Seeds, sets, plants, seed cleaning treatments,
transplants, trees and nursery stock? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include technology or other fees, seed treatments, and seed cleaning cost.
Exclude items purchased for resale without additional growth.)
Include only expenses related to this operation.
Exclude expenses NOT related to this farm/ranch;
expenses of performing custom work FOR others if
this is a separate business;
expenses on land rented to others.
1
OPERATOR(S) &
PARTNER(S)
2
LANDLORD(S)
3
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0600
0601
DOLLARS
0602
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
2. Fertilizer, lime and soil conditioners?
(Include cost of custom application and organic materials.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0606
0607
0608
3. Agricultural chemicals for crops, livestock,
poultry, and general farm use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0612
0613
0614
(Include biological pest controls and custom application costs.)
DOLLARS
0615
DOLLARS
0616
DOLLARS
0617
a. How much of this (item 3) was for the beef cattle
enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Livestock purchases of---
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0621
0622
0623
0624
0625
0626
0627
0628
0629
0630
0631
0632
0633
0634
0635
0636
0637
0638
0891
0892
0893
0639
0640
0641
a. How much of this (item 7) was for the
beef cattle enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0894
0895
0896
8. Medical supplies, veterinary and custom services
for livestock? (Exclude manure disposal.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0642
0643
0644
a. Breeding stock for beef cattle, dairy cattle,
hogs and sheep? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Other cattle, calves, hogs and pigs?
[Report other sheep in item 4d.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
Chickens and turkeys?
[Report ducks and game birds in item 4d.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other livestock and poultry,
including other sheep and lambs, bees,
brooder fish, fingerlings, goats, etc.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Leasing of livestock?
(Include leasing of bees for pollination.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Purchased feed for livestock and poultry?
(Include grain, hay, silage, mixed feeds, concentrates, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. How much of this (item 6) was for the
beef cattle enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Bedding and litter for livestock? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include artificial insemination (AI), branding, breeding fees,
caponizing, castrating, custom feed processing,
hormone injections, manure disposal, performance testing,
pregnancy testing, seining, sheep shearing, etc.)
a. How much of this (item 8) was for the
beef cattle enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0897
DOLLARS
0898
DOLLARS
0899
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In 2008, how much was spent for (item) by [column]---
1
OPERATOR(S) &
PARTNER(S)
2
LANDLORD(S)
3
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
Purchases for the farm business of--0663
0664
0665
0645
0646
0647
0648
0649
0650
0651
0652
0653
0654
0655
0656
0657
0658
0659
0660
0661
0662
g. How much of the total fuel expense (item 9)
was for irrigation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0666
0667
0668
(i) How much of this fuel expense (item 9g) was for
water pumped from wells?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0669
0670
0671
h. How much of the total fuel expense (item 9)
was for the beef cattle enterprise (excluding
feedlot cattle)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0672
0673
0674
0675
0676
0677
a. How much of the total electricity expense (item 10) was for
irrigation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0678
0679
0680
b. How much of the total electricity expense (item 10) was for
drying?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0687
0688
0689
c.
How much of the total electricity expense (item 10) was for
specialized livestock production facilities – such as dairies,
feedlots, poultry houses, swine building, etc.?
0693
0694
0695
(a) How much of this (item 10c) was for the beef cattle
enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0947
0948
0949
11. Purchased water for irrigation from off-farm
suppliers? (Include irrigation assessments and fees.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0696
0697
0698
12. All other utilities? – such as the farm share of telephone
service, water purchased other than for irrigation,
Internet access, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0872
0873
0874
13. Farm supplies, marketing containers, hand tools and
farm shop power equipment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0702
0703
0704
0708
0709
0710
0712
0713
9. All fuels and all oils and lubricants?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. Diesel fuel?
(Include biodiesel.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Gasoline and gasohol?
c.
(Include ethanol blends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural gas? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. LP gas (propane, butane)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. Oils and lubricants? (Include grease, hydraulic fluids,
motor oils, transmission fluids, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
All other fuel?
(Include coal, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Electricity for the farm business? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include expenses for temporary fencing.
Exclude expenses for bedding/litter and permanent fencing.)
14. Repairs, parts and accessories for motor vehicles,
machinery and farm equipment?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include drying equipment, frost protection, tune-ups, overhauls, repairs to livestock
equipment, replacement parts for machinery, tubes, tires, and accessories such as air
conditioners, CB’s, radios and hydraulic cylinders. Exclude irrigation equipment and pump repairs.)
a. How much of this (item 14) was for the
beef cattle enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0711
SECTION F continued on the next page.
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In 2008, how much was spent for (item) by [column]--15. Maintenance and repair for the upkeep of all farm buildings,
houses other than the operator’s, land improvements,
and all other farm/ranch improvements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
OPERATOR(S) &
PARTNER(S)
2
LANDLORD(S)
3
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0714
0715
0716
a. How much of this (item 15) was for specialized livestock
production facilities – such as dairies, feedlots, poultry
houses, swine buildings?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0717
0718
0719
(i) How much of this (item 15a) was for the beef cattle
enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0568
0569
0570
b. How much of this (item 15) was for maintenance and repair of
irrigation equipment and pumps?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0720
0721
0722
16. Maintenance and repair of the operator’s house if it
was owned by the operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
‘Owned by the operation’ means the house is-− recorded as an asset in farm record books, or
− used as security or collateral for a farm loan, or
− deeded as part of the farm.
0726
(Include conservation improvements, corrals, feeding floors,
feedlots, gravel, land drainage structures, tiling, trench, silos,
wells, irrigation equipment and pump repairs and facilities.
Exclude any new construction or remodeling.)
DOLLARS
0729
DOLLARS
0730
DOLLARS
0731
17. Insurance for the farm business?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include all casualty insurance, hail insurance, and any other
crop or livestock insurance; motor vehicle liability and blanket
insurance policies. Include insurance on operator’s dwelling, if
owned by the operation. Exclude health insurance (reported in SECTION F,
Item 25 or SECTION J, Item 11 and other
payroll insurance items.)
a. How much of this item (item 17) was for
Federal crop insurance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18. Interest and fees paid on--a. Debts secured by real estate?
DOLLARS
0732
DOLLARS
0733
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0734
DOLLARS
0738
0739
0741
0742
(Include interest paid on the operator’s dwelling, if owned
by the operation.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Debts not secured by real estate?
(Include service fees on CCC loan redemptions.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. Property taxes paid on--a. Real estate? (Include real estate taxes on operator dwelling,
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0744
0745
0746
0747
0748
0749
if owned by the operation.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Livestock, machinery, and
other farm production items? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION F continued on next page.
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In 2008, how much was spent for (item) by [column]---
20. Renting or leasing of tractors, vehicles, equipment
or storage structures? (Include farm machinery, cars, trucks,
1
OPERATOR(S) &
PARTNER(S)
2
LANDLORD(S)
3
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0750
0751
0753
0754
irrigation equipment and other equipment. Exclude custom hire.) . . . . . . . . . . . .
21. Vehicle registration and licensing fees? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22. Depreciation expense claimed by this operation in
2008 for all capital assets? (If partnership, include amounts
0756
claimed by all partners in this operation. Estimate from 2007 if necessary.). . . .
a. How much of this depreciation expense (item 22)
was claimed for breeding livestock? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0757
23. CASH WAGES paid to hired farm and ranch labor?
(Include cash wages, incentives and bonuses, payments to corporate officers and
paid family members. Exclude wages paid for custom and contract work, wages
paid for housework, Social Security on the owner-operator, withdrawals for living
expenses, employer’s share of Social Security and unemployment taxes, health
insurance and life insurance; pensions or retirement plans and worker’s
compensation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0758
0759
0760
0761
0762
0763
0764
0765
0766
0767
0768
0769
0574
0575
0576
0770
0771
0772
0773
0774
0775
a. How much of this (item 23) was for the beef cattle enterprise,
excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24. Of item 23, how much was paid to-(Total 24a + 24b + 24c + 24d + 24e must equal item 23)
a. You (the principal operator)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Your (the principal operator’s) spouse? (Even if your spouse is an
operator, include his/her wages here.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. Other members of your (the operator’s) household? (Even if your
other household members are operators, include their wages here.)
d. Other operators (outside the operator’s household)? (Those persons
responsible for the day-to-day management decisions for this operation.). . . .
e. All other paid farm and ranch labor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25. Payroll taxes and benefits for labor?
DOLLARS
(Include employer’s share of Social Security and
0776
unemployment taxes, health insurance, pension or
retirement plans, Workers Compensation, etc.
Also include any amounts the farm paid for farm workers that
are part of your (the operator’s) household.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0777
0778
0779
0780
0781
(Include expenses for labor, such as harvesting of fruit,
vegetables, berries, etc. performed on a contract basis by a contractor, crew
leader, cooperative, etc. Exclude contract work for building construction, repairs,
or farm improvements, and payments to other operations that fed/raised livestock
under contract FOR this operation.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0782
0783
0784
a. How much of this (item 26) was for the beef cattle enterprise,
excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0785
0786
0787
a. How much of this (item 25) was for the beef cattle enterprise,
excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26. Contract labor?
SECTION F continued on the next page.
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In 2008, how much was spent for (item) by [column]---
1
OPERATOR(S) &
PARTNER(S)
2
LANDLORD(S)
3
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
0847
0848
0849
a. Hauling—Include all custom grain, livestock, milk,
manure, and other custom hauling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. All other custom work done on this operation including
machine hire, and rental of machinery and equipment?
0788
0789
0790
0791
0792
0793
c.
How much of this (items 27a and 27b) was for the beef cattle
enterprise, excluding feedlot cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0794
0795
0796
28. For workers who were members of your (the operator’s)
household, what was the cash value of any commodities
provided to them as PAYMENT for farm work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0797
27. Custom work such as--(Custom work is work performed by machines and labor hired as a unit.)
(Report custom livestock services in item 8.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Example: a percentage of crops, calves, etc., exclude operator payments or
draws.]
29. For workers who were NOT household members--What was the cash value of all commodities, feed, fuel,
housing, meals, other food, utilities, vehicles for
personal use, and any other non-cash PAYMENT
for farm work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0798
(Include meat, poultry, other livestock and livestock products, berries, firewood, fruits, and vegetables, etc.
Exclude home gardens, unless expenses were recorded previously. Also, exclude partner payments or draws.)
DOLLARS
30. What was the market value of products produced and
used on this operation for home consumption? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0799
(Exclude any commodities provided as payment to household members
for farm work reported in item 28)
PERCENT
a. What percent of (item 30) was for livestock
and livestock products? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0800
31. Fees paid to purchase professional or farm
management services such as record keeping, tax
preparation, or planning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0801
DOLLARS
Show the respondent the list of General Business Expenses in
the Respondent Booklet.
32. General Business Expenses? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAPITAL EXPENSES
33. Improvements on land such as land preparation,
irrigation improvements, well drilling, ponds, feedlots,
trench silos, lagoons, new fences, etc? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0804
DOLLARS
0805
DOLLARS
0807
DOLLARS
0806
DOLLARS
0808
DOLLARS
0809
(Exclude moveable equipment.)
34. Buildings and structures including all costs for new
construction and remodeling of dwellings
(excluding the operator’s dwelling), barns, buildings,
hog houses, poultry houses, milk barns,
storage facilities, sheds, silos, etc.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0810
DOLLARS
0811
DOLLARS
0812
(Exclude repairs and maintenance.)
SECTION F continued on the next page.
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35. New construction or remodeling of the Operator’s
Dwelling, if owned by the operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0813
Report the TOTAL NET COST (after deducting the value of trade-ins, rebates and discounts)
of the following items purchased for the farm/ranch in 2008.
DOLLARS
0816
36. Cars – Include new or used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT
0817
a. What percent of (item 36) was the farm’s share? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
37. Trucks – Include new or used trucks, pickups,
sport utility vehicles, vans, campers and buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0818
PERCENT
0819
a. What percent of (item 37) was the farm’s share? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DOLLARS
0820
38. Tractors – Include new or used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0821
39. Self-propelled equipment including implements and self-propelled
equipment for livestock, dairy, or poultry production? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40. Other Farm Machinery and Non-Self Propelled farm
equipment and pumps and capital equipment for livestock,
dairy and poultry? (Include farm share only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0822
41. Office equipment, furniture and computers that were placed
on a depreciation schedule? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0823
42. Purchase of farmland and other farm real estate to add to
this operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0803
0824
43. All other capital expenditures?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify:
_______________________________________
OPERATOR &
PARTNER(S)
LANDLORD(S)
DOLLARS
44. What other expenses did this operation have in
2008 that I have not recorded?
[List each expense item and amount separately below.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
0825
CONTRACTOR(S)
DOLLARS
0826
DOLLARS
0827
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SECTION G FARM ASSETS
1. What was the total estimated market value of the following assets owned by
this operation on December 31, 2008-- (Include any owned assets on rented land.)
DOLLARS
a. Operator’s dwelling, if owned by this operation?
(Owned by the operation means the house is
recorded as an asset in farm record books, or used as security or collateral for a farm loan, or deeded as part of
the farm.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0850
0851
b. All other dwellings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
All other farm buildings and structures?
(Include barns, cribs, grain bins,
greenhouses, silos, storage sheds, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0852
0853
d. Orchard trees and vines, and trees grown for woody crops? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Include land rented to others. Exclude houses, buildings, orchard trees, vines, and trees grown for
woody crops.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0854
2. What is the estimated market value of the land and buildings on the acres
rented FROM OTHERS on December 31, 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0855
3. What is the estimated market value of the land and buildings on the acres
rented TO OTHERS on December 31, 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0857
4. What is your estimate of the current fair market value of this entire farm business if sold as a
complete unit to be used for any purpose?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0815
e. Land?
For each item below, report the market value(s) of the assets
owned by the operation on the dates specified.
Beginning of Year
End of Year
January 1, 2008
December 31, 2008
DOLLARS
DOLLARS
5. What was the estimated market value(s) for this operation’s share of-a. crops owned and stored on or off this operation on -(Include crops stored at co-op or gin warehouse, specialty crops, hay, silage, and
nursery and greenhouse products not in the ground. Exclude crops under CCC
loans.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0888
0889
b. breeding livestock owned by and located on or off
this operation on --(Exclude livestock being produced under contract on another
0863
0864
0876
0877
0878
0879
0880
0881
operation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
non-breeding livestock owned by and located on or
off this operation on -- (Including aquaculture, bees,
cattle, equines, hogs, mink, poultry, sheep, etc. Exclude livestock being produced
under contract on another operation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. production inputs owned by this operation such as
feed, fertilizer, chemicals, fuels, parts, purchased
seed, other supplies, etc. on --. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. production inputs already used by this operation for
cover crops or crops not yet harvested (also known as
sunk costs ) on --. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
trucks and cars owned by this operation on – (Include farm share only.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. tractors, machinery, tools, equipment and implements owned by this operation on --. . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. stock in other farm cooperatives and Farm Credit System (FCS) on --. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. What value code represents the dollar range for the value of all other farm assets on December 31,
2008, not previously listed (liquid assets)? (Include money owed to this operation (except money owed from
0882
0883
0884
VALUE CODE
commodity sales), cash certificates of deposit, savings and checking accounts, hedging
0887
account balances, government payments due, balance of land contract sales, any other
farm assets not reported earlier. Exclude any personal debt owed to the operator(s)). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION H FARM DEBT
DOLLARS
1. What was the total amount of all production loans taken out
and repaid in 2008? (Include seasonal production and equipment loans.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0890
2. Did this operation owe money to any banks, co-ops, individuals, merchants,
or federal agencies on December 31, 2008? (Exclude CCC commodity loans.)
YES [Enter code 1 and go to Item 3]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to SECTION I]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1058
3. For each type of loan, what was the balance owed, average interest rate, and percent for farm use?
What was the
balance owed on
December 31, 2008?
What was the average
interest rate of this
debt?
DOLLARS
a. one year or less production or other
loans?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1048
b. more than one year non-real estate
debt?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1051
PERCENT
1049
PERCENT
1050
.__ __
1052
1053
.__ __
1054
c.
How much of this debt
was for farm use?
1055
more than one year real estate debt?. . . .
1056
.__ __
DOLLARS
4. How much of the debt owed on December 31, 2008 (reported above),
was for the operator’s dwelling? (If the operator’s dwelling is owned by the operation,
1057
ebt should be included here and above.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Use
Only
0999
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SECTION I
FARM MANAGEMENT and USE OF TIME
1. Is more than 50% of the ownership interest in this operation held by you (the principal operator)
and/or persons related to you by blood or marriage, including relatives not residing in your
household? (Ownership interest is defined as partners, corporate shareholders, and members of a Limited Liability
Company. Ownership interest DOES NOT INCLUDE landlords, contractors, and lenders)
YES – [Enter code 1]
CODE
NO – [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1249
NUMBER
1246
(Exclude landlords, contractors, and lending institutions
holding farm debt. Include yourself if you have an ownership interest). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. How many owners of this operation are there?
PERCENT
a. What percent of the ownership interest did you (the operator) and your
household hold? (Exclude relatives not living in your household). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1248
3. Is this operation organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under State law?
CODE
1202
YES – [Enter code 1]
4. In 2008, what was this
operation’s legal status
for tax purposes?. . . . . . . . . . .
NO – [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
Family or Individual operation? (Exclude partnerships and corporations)
A legal partnership operation? (Include family partnerships)
C - Corporation?
S - Corporation?
Other? (such as estate or trust, prison farm, grazing association,
American Indian Reservations, etc.)
CODE
1240
........
ENUMERATOR NOTE: If item 4 = code 2, continue, else go to item 7
5. Is this partnership registered under State law?
CODE
1204
YES – [Enter code 1]
NO – [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1232
6. How many partners are there in this operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NUMBER
7. In 2008, how many individuals were involved in the day-to-day decisions for this
operation? (Enter the number of operators, including the operator named on the front of this form, and family
1200
members if they are also operators.) Exclude hired workers unless they are a hired manager or a family member.. . . . . . . . .
Please answer the following questions for up to three primary operators of this operation as of December 31, 2008.
If one of the operators is a spouse, record his/her information in operator 2.
PRINCIPAL
OPERATOR
OPERATOR 2
AGE
8. What was the age of operator(s) on
December 31, 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1242
AGE
1262
YEAR
9. In what year did the operator(s) begin to operate any farm
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Male
10. What is the gender of operator(s)?. . . . . . . . . .
2 Female
OPERATOR 3
AGE
1282
YEAR
YEAR
1241
1261
1281
1243
1263
1283
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11. Does the principal operator have a spouse?
YES – [Enter code 1]
NO – [Enter code 3, then go to Item 13]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1205
12. If the principal operator has a spouse, does the principal operator’s spouse make day-to-day
decisions for this farm/ranch?
CODE
1209
YES – [Enter code 1]
NO – [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Are you a hired manager for this operation?
0995
YES – [Enter code 1]
NO – [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
st
14. On average, for each of the three month
periods during 2008, about how many paid
and unpaid hours (work and management
time) per week did --a. you (the principal operator) work for this
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. your spouse (the principal operator’s)
work for this operation? (Even if your
spouse is an operator, include his/her
hours here.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
other operators (those persons
responsible for the day-to-day management
decisions for this operation) work for this
operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. unpaid workers (such as non-operator
partners, family members, etc.) work for
this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. On average, how many workers
(excluding operators) were on this
operation during 2008?
1 Quarter
January,
February,
March, 2008
nd
2 Quarter
April,
May,
June, 2008
rd
3 Quarter
July,
August,
September, 2008
HOURS/WEEK
HOURS/WEEK
0828
0829
0830
0831
0832
0833
0834
0835
0836
0837
0838
0839
0840
0841
0842
0843
NUMBER
NUMBER
HOURS/WEEK
th
4 Quarter
October,
November,
December, 2008
HOURS/WEEK
NUMBER
NUMBER
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
a. Average number of unpaid workers. . . .
b. Average number of paid workers. . . . . .
BEEF CATTLE ENTERPRISE LABOR
Next I have some questions about labor used on the BEEF CATTLE enterprise. (Exclude contract labor and feedlot cattle)
16. I need your best estimate of the time spent doing
work on the BEEF CATTLE enterprise in 2008 by
you (the operator) and UNPAID workers
On the average, about how many HOURS
PER WEEK did--a. You (the operator) work on the BEEF CATTLE
enterprise during [column], including paid and
unpaid hours?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Unpaid workers (such as partners, family
members, etc.) work on the BEEF CATTLE
enterprise during [column], including unpaid
hours only?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Jan-Mar
April-June
July-Sept
Oct-Dec
Hrs./week
Hrs./week
Hrs./week
Hrs./week
1130
1131
1132
1133
1134
1135
1136
1137
PERCENT
(i) Of the total hours worked by all UNPAID workers (excluding the operator),
what percentage was provided by children under age 16?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1138
SECTION I continued on the next page.
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17. Now, I need your best estimate on the time
spent doing work on the BEEF CATTLE
enterprise in 2008 by PAID workers.
[Exclude the operator’s hours.]
On the average, about how many
HOURS PER WEEK did--a. Full-time paid workers work on the BEEF
CATTLE enterprise during [column],
including only paid workers?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Part-time or seasonal workers work on the
BEEF CATTLE enterprise during [column],
including only paid workers?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Jan-Mar
April-June
July-Sept
Oct-Dec
HOURS/WEEK
HOURS/WEEK
HOURS/WEEK
HOURS/WEEK
1139
1140
1141
1142
1143
1144
1145
1146
1 PER HOUR
2 PER DAY
3 PER WEEK
4 PER MONTH
DOLLARS & CENTS
CODE
1148
1147
18. [If full-time paid workers reported in item 17a, ask---]
What was the average wage paid to full-time workers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
per
.___ ___
1149
19. [If part-time or seasonal workers reported in item 17b, ask--]What was the average wage paid to part-time seasonal workers?. . . . . . . . . . . .
1150
per
.___ ___
OFFICE 2001
USE
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SECTION J
FARM HOUSEHOLD
1. Is the operator and/or the operator’s spouse of Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino origin or background, such as Mexican,
Cuban, or Puerto Rican, regardless of race?
OPERATOR
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1219
SPOUSE
1220
ENTER CODE 1 FOR ALL THAT APPLY
OPERATOR
American Indian or
Alaska Native? (Specify tribe__________)
2. Which of these do you (the operator)
and your spouse consider yourself?
Are you—. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPOUSE
1213
1214
1215
1216
1217
1218
1221
1222
1223
1224
Asian?
Black or African American?
....
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?
White?
1
Less than high school diploma
3. What is the highest level of
formal education achieved by the
principal operator and the principal
operator’s spouse?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
3
4
High school
Some college (Include associates
degree)
4-year college graduate and beyond
4. In 2008, what was the primary
occupation of the principal operator and
the principal operator’s spouse?. . . . . . . .
1
2
3
Farm or ranch work
Work other than farming/ranching
Not in the paid workforce
OPERATOR
1257
SPOUSE
1260
.....
OPERATOR
1207
SPOUSE
1208
....
5. Regarding retirement from farming, do you, (the principal operator), consider yourself to be
retired now?
CODE
1259
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NUMBER
1227
(Include
operator, spouse, children, and others living in operator’s household.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. How many persons lived in the principal operator’s household on December 31, 2008?
ENUMERATOR NOTE: If SECTION I, Item 1 is 3 (less than 51% interest held by operator and relatives), then go to SECTION N.
7. Did the principal operator receive pay for off-farm/ranch work or operate an off-farm
business during 2008?
CODE
0931
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEEKS
0933
a. How many weeks did the operator work off this farm/ranch for pay in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOURS PER WEEK
b. During those weeks, how many hours per week did the operator usually work
off this farm/ranch for pay in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0935
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8. Did the principal operator’s spouse receive pay for off-farm/ranch work or operate an off-farm
business during 2008?
CODE
0932
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEEKS
a. How many weeks did the principal operator’s spouse work off this farm/ranch
for pay in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0934
b. During those weeks, how many hours per week did the principal operator’s spouse
usually work off this farm/ranch for pay in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0936
9. In 2008, how many household(s), not including the principal operator’s, shared
in the net farm income of this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0976
HOURS PER WEEK
NUMBER
ENUMERATOR NOTE: If Item 9 is greater than 0, ask, otherwise go to Item 9b.
PERCENT
a. For all operations except a C-Corporation, what percent of the net income did
you (the operator) and your household entitled to receive from this farming operation?
0974
(if an LLC that elected to report income as a pass through, include the LLC’s net income). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Show value codes in respondent booklet.]
VALUE CODE
b. (Answer this question ONLY if the operation is a C-Corporation or an LLC that elected to
file as a C-Corporation) What value code represents the corporate dividends you (the operator)
and your household received from this farming operation? (See Value Code list on next page)
0975
(if an LLC that elected to file as a C Corporation, include these dividends as income). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Which value code from the respondent booklet represents the cash income the entire household, the principal
operator, and spouse received in 2008 from… (Exclude farm income reported earlier.)
SOURCE
TOTAL
HOUSEHOLD
INCOME FROM
VALUE CODE
OPERATOR
VALUE CODE
SPOUSE
VALUE CODE
a. All off-farm wages, salaries, and tips before taxes and
withholdings?
0952
0950
0951
b. Net cash income from operating another farm or ranch (net of
depreciation)? (can be negative (-) if a loss was incurred)
0957
0955
0956
c.
0960
0958
0959
Net cash income from operating any other business (net of
depreciation)? (can be negative (-) if a loss was incurred)
d. Net cash income from cash or share-renting land from other
operations to others? (Exclude land rented from this
operation.)
0963
0969
e. Interest income?
0966
f.
Dividend income?
g. Total proceeds from the sale of farm and non-farm capital
assets? (Include operator household’s share only.)
0978
0939
h. Income from private pensions and private disability?
i.
Income from public sources? (Include Social Security, military and
other public retirement, veteran’s benefits, public disability, unemployment, or
other public assistance.)
j.
Other off-farm sources?
0998
0993
SECTION J continued on the next page.
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(from the list
above)
11. Which value code represents the total amount spent on household and family living expenses in
2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1111
(Include food, including dining out; rent, utilities and other household expenses; non-farm transportation costs; out-of-pocket
health and medical expenses, including insurance; contributions to insurance and retirement plans; contributions to individuals
outside of the household, including alimony and child support; clothing, house furnishings, education and child care, charity
donations and entertainment).
12. Which value code represents the total amount of off-farm assets owned by the principal
operator and members of the operator’s household on December 31, 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0994
(Include cash, checking, savings, retirement accounts, corporate stock, certificates of deposit, real estate not part of the farm
and all other non-farm assets. Exclude farm assets reported earlier.)
13. Which value code represents the total amount of all off-farm debt owed on December 31, 2008 by
the principal operator and members of the operator’s household associated with the non-farm assets
(Exclude farm debt reported earlier.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
reported above?
1103
1113
14. Which value code represents the total value of farm sales in the PREVIOUS YEAR (2007)?. . . . . . . . .
15. Which value code represents the net operating income for this operation in the
PREVIOUS YEAR (2007)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1114
16. Which value code represents the total off-farm income in the PREVIOUS YEAR (2007)?
(Wages, salaries, tips before taxes, and other income). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1115
OFFICE
USE
2002
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SECTION N BEEF CATTLE SCREENING and INVENTORY
HEAD
1300
1. Regardless of ownership, what was the largest number of BEEF COWS on this
operation at any time in 2008? (Include cows and heifers that calved; count each cow-calf
pair as one cow; Exclude feedlot cattle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Enumerator Action: If item 1 shows--- Less than 20 cows – Go to Conclusion on back page.
- 20 or more cows – Continue]
YEARS
1301
2. How many years has this operation had a beef cow-calf enterprise?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. How many more years do you expect that this
operation will have a beef cow-calf enterprise?. . . . . .
1 = less than one year
2 = one year
3 = 2 – 5 years
4 = 6 – 10 years
5 = 11 – 19 years
6 = 20 or more years
CODE
1302
..............
4. How many of the beef cows reported in Item 1 were -HEAD
1303
a. heifers that had their first calf (born dead or alive) during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1304
(i) how many of these heifers were raised by this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1305
b. cows that had a calf (born dead or alive) during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YEARS
1307
5. What is the average age of the beef cows reported in Item 1?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Was this a certified organic beef cattle operation in 2008?
CODE
1308
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Was this operation transitioning to certified organic beef production in 2008?
CODE
1309
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2
3
BEGINNING OF YEAR
END OF YEAR
---on hand
January 1, 2008?
HEAD
---on hand
December 31, 2008?
HEAD
8. How many head of cattle on this operation at the beginning and ending
of 2008 were-a. bred and unbred replacement heifers that have not calved?
(Exclude dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1310
1311
b. beef cows, including heifers that have calved?
(Exclude dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1312
1313
c.
1314
1315
d. feedlot cattle intended for slaughter?
(Include dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1316
1317
e. calves less than 500 pounds?
(Exclude dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1318
1319
f.
1320
1321
beef breeding bulls weighting 500 pounds or more
(Exclude dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
calves, yearlings, or stockers weighing 500 pounds or more?
(Exclude dairy breeds.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEAD
1322
9. How many beef cows, breeding bulls, and replacement heifers died during 2008?
(Exclude feedlot cattle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Did this operation have one defined calving season,
two defined calving seasons, or no defined calving
season during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CODE
1 = one season
2 = two seasons
3 = no defined season
1323
MONTH
1324
11. In what month was the first calf born in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HEAD
1325
12. How many beef calves were born alive on this operation during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1326
a. How many of these beef calves died before weaning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1327
b. How many of these beef calves died after weaning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MONTHS
1328
13. What was the average age of the calves weaned in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAYS
or
1329
POUNDS
1330
14. What was the average weaning weight of the calves weaned in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Were the calves weaned in 2008 implanted with growth promoting implants or ionophores?
CODE
1331
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. What percent of the calves weaned in 2008 were (or will be):
PERCENT
a. sold at or around weaning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1332
b. backgrounded 30 – 60 days?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1333
c.
1334
backgrounded more than 60 days?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. retained until slaughter?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1335
100%
OFFICE
USE
1982
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SECTION O CONTRACT PLACEMENTS and REMOVALS
OFFICE
USE
1983
1. During 2008 were any beef cattle or calves raised on this operation
under contract for a packer, another operation or someone else? (See SECTION D, Items 3 and 4.)
(Include raising cattle on shares)
[This operation is a contractee for these cattle.]
CODE
1701
YES – [Enter 1 and continue]
NO – [Enter 3 and go to SECTION P]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. I’d like to ask you about contract placements of beef cattle on this operation during 2008.
1
2
3
How many [column 1]
were placed under
contract on this
operation during 2008?
What was the
average weight per
head of the [column 1]
placed under contract?
HEAD
POUNDS
a. cattle for FINISHING
(feedlot cattle intended for slaughter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1702
1703
b. cattle for BACKGROUNDING
(stocker cattle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1704
1705
COW-CALF PAIRS
(count each pair only once). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1706
d. cows and replacement heifers for
BREEDING STOCK (open or bred). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1708
c.
1710
e. bulls for BREEDING STOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Now I’d like to ask you about contract removals during 2008.
1
2
3
How many [column 1]
were removed
under contract
from this operation during 2008?
What was the average
weight per head of the
[column 1]
removed?
HEAD
POUNDS
1712
1713
1714
1715
1716
1717
1718
1719
1720
1721
1722
1723
g. STOCKER or YEARLING HEIFERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1 year or more of age)
1724
1725
h. COW-CALF PAIRS (not already reported)
(count each pair only once)
1726
a. FINISHED CATTLE (from feedlots). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. CULL BULLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
CULL COWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. STEER and BULL CALVES (not for breeding)
less than 1 year old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. HEIFER CALVES less than 1 year old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
STOCKER or YEARLING STEERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1 year or more of age)
i.
COWS and REPLACEMENT HEIFERS
for breeding (open or bred). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
BULLS for breeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1728
1730
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SECTION P
PURCHASES and SALES
OFFICE
USE
1984
The next questions are about types of beef cattle purchased and sold during 2008.
Report intended use at time of purchase.
1. I’d like to ask you about the purchases of beef cattle for this operation during 2008.
1
2
3
4
During 2008,
how many
head were
purchased as [column 1]?
What was the
TOTAL
amount
paid?
What was the
average weight
per head of the
[column 1]
purchases?
HEAD
DOLLARS
POUNDS
a. cattle for FINISHING
(feedlot cattle intended for slaughter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2251
2252
2253
b. cattle for BACKGROUNDING
(stocker cattle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2254
2255
2256
COW-CALF PAIRS
(count each pair only once). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2257
2258
d. cows and replacement heifers for
BREEDING STOCK (open or bred). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2260
2261
2263
2264
c.
e. bulls for BREEDING STOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. The next few questions are about sales of this operation’s beef cattle during 2008.
(Include operator’s portion of sales of cattle on shares.).
1
2
3
4
During 2008,
how many
[column 1]
did this
operation sell?
What was the
total amount
received for sales of
[column 1] (net of
marketing charges)?
What was the
average weight
per head of the
[column 1]
Sold?
HEAD
DOLLARS
POUNDS
2266
2267
2268
2269
2270
2271
2272
2273
2274
2275
2276
2277
2278
2279
2280
2281
2282
2283
g. STOCKER or YEARLING HEIFERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1 year or more of age)
2284
2285
2286
h. COW-CALF PAIRS (not already reported)
(count each pair only once)
2287
2288
2290
2291
2293
2294
a. FINISHED CATTLE (from feedlots). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. CULL BULLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
CULL COWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. STEER and BULL CALVES (not for breeding)
less than 1 year old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. HEIFER CALVES less than 1 year old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f.
STOCKER or YEARLING STEERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1 year or more of age)
i.
COWS and REPLACEMENT HEIFERS
for breeding (open or bred). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j.
BULLS for breeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION Q GRAZED FEED
[ENUMERATOR NOTE: Ask the respondent to look at Code Lists for SECTION Q in Respondent Booklet]
1. In 2008, did this operation graze beef cattle on public grazing ranges or pastures?
CODE
YES – [Enter 1 and complete table below]
NO – [Enter 3 and go Item 2]. . . . . . . . . . .
2300
PUBLIC LAND CODES
1
2
STATE or LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LAND
BLM
3
FOREST SERVICE (including
NATIONAL GRASSLANDS)
AMERICAN INDIAN LAND
4
5
6
RAILROAD LAND
OTHER FEDERAL LAND
7
1
2
What was the total
number of units
leased or rented?
1/
[Use Public
Land Codes]
CODE
4
What was the
TOTAL rent
paid for grazing
in 2008?
3
UNIT CODE
1
2
3
4
ACRE
AUM
HEAD
COW/CALF PAIR
NUMBER
CODE
5
Did any domestic
animals besides your
beef cattle graze
these pastures?
[YES = 1 –
complete column 6]
DOLLARS
6
What percent of the
forage consumed from
these pastures was by
your beef cattle or
animals as part of beef
cattle enterprise?
CODE
PERCENT
2301
2302
2303
2304
2305
2306
2307
2308
2309
2310
2311
2312
2313
2314
2315
2316
2317
2318
2319
2320
2321
2322
2323
2324
1/ Include only those acres suitable for grazing – exclude mountains, lakes, rivers, etc.
2. In 2008, did this operation graze beef cattle on privately owned or rented range or pasture land? [Include pasture that was
hayed (alfalfa and other hay) before grazing. Include woodland pasture. Exclude land suitable or normally used for crop production]
CODE
2325
YES – [Enter 1 and complete table below]
NO – [Enter 3 and go to Item 3]. . . . . . . . .
PRIVATE PASTURE CODES
8
9
UNIMPROVED RANGE LAND,
PERMANENT PASTURE, OR
NATIVE PASTURE
IMPROVED RANGE LAND,
PERMANENT PASTURE, OR
NATIVE PASTURE
11
10 WOODLAND PASTURE
12
1
[Use
Private
Pasture
Codes]
CODE
2
What was the
total number of
acres in these
pastures?
1/
ACRES
3
How many acres
of these
pastures did the
operation own?
ACRES
1
4
If pasture acres
were owned, for
how much could
you have rented
these pastures to
others for
grazing?
5
What was the
total number of
acres rented
FROM others
for grazing?
DOLLARS AND
CENTS PER
ACRE
ACRES
6
What was the
TOTAL rent paid
for grazing on
these pastures
in 2008?
7
Did any domestic
animals besides
your beef cattle
graze these
pastures?
[YES = 1 –
complete
column 8]
DOLLARS
CODE
8
What percent of
the forage
consumed from
these pastures
was by your beef
cattle or animals
as part of beef
cattle enterprise?
PERCENT
2326
2327
2328
2329
.__ __
2330
2331
2332
2333
2334
2335
2336
2337
.__ __ 2338
2339
2340
2341
2342
2343
2344
2345
.__ __ 2346
2347
2348
2349
2350
2351
2352
2353
.__ __ 2354
2355
2356
2357
1/ Include only those acres suitable for grazing – exclude mountains, lakes, rivers, etc.
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3. In 2008, did this operation graze beef cattle on owned or rented land suitable
for crop production? (Exclude hay.)
CODE
2358
YES – [Enter 1 and complete table below]
NO – [Enter 3 and go to Section R]. . . . . . . . .
CROPLAND PASTURE CODES
13
14
SMALL GRAINS PASTURE
CROP RESIDUE
15
16
CRP
OTHER GRAZED
FORAGES
1
1
[Use
Cropland
Pasture
Codes]
2
What was the
total number of
acres in these
pastures?
1/
CODE
ACRES
3
How many
acres of these
pastures did the
operation own?
ACRES
4
If pasture acres
were owned, for
how much could
you have rented
these pastures to
others for grazing?
DOLLARS AND
CENTS PER
ACRE
5
What was the
total number of
acres rented
FROM others
for grazing?
6
What was the
TOTAL rent paid
for grazing on
these pastures
in 2008?
7
Did any domestic
animals besides
your beef cattle
graze these
pastures?
[YES = 1 –
complete
column 8]
8
What percent of
the forage
consumed from
these pastures
was by your beef
cattle or animals
as part of beef
cattle enterprise?
ACRES
DOLLARS
CODE
PERCENT
2359
2360
2361
2362
.__ __ 2363
2364
2365
2366
2367
2368
2369
2370
.__ __ 2371
2372
2373
2374
2375
2376
2377
2378
.__ __ 2379
2380
2381
2382
2383
2384
2385
2386
.__ __ 2387
2388
2389
2390
1/ Include only those acres suitable for grazing – exclude mountains, lakes, rivers, etc.
OFFICE USE 1985
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SECTION R PURCHASED and HOMEGROWN FEED
FACILITY TYPE CODES
CATTLE FEED (column 5)
PURCHASED FEED TYPE CODES (column 1)
1
COMPLETE COMMERCIAL FEED and
COMPLETE CUSTOM FEED MIXES
17 ALFALFA HAY (include alfalfa hay mixtures)
21
AIRTIGHT UPRIGHT SILO
2
HIGH MOISTURE CORN (> 20%)
18 OTHER HAY (include wild hay)
22
OTHER UPRIGHT SILO
23
BIN/TANK FOR
HIGH MOISTURE GRAIN
3
LOW MOISTURE CORN
19 STRAW
4
BARLEY
20 CORN SILAGE
24
BIN FOR GRAIN
5
HIGH MOISTURE SORGHUM/MILO (>20%)
21 SORGHUM/MILO SILAGE
25
METAL FEED TANK
6
LOW MOISTURE SORGHUM/MILO
22 OTHER SILAGE OR HAYLAGE
26
OTHER BIN/TANK
7
WHEAT
23 ALFALFA CUBES OR PELLETS
27
CORN CRIB
9
OATS
24 GREEN CHOP, ALL CROPS
28
OPEN BUILDING/SHED
10 OTHER FEED GRAINS
25 CORN STALKS
29
CLOSED BUILDING/SHED
11 DISTILLERS/BREWERS GRAIN
26 MILK, MILK REPLACER OR
CALF STARTER
30
TRENCH or BUNKER SILO
12 OTHER NON PROTEIN BY-PRODUCT
27 LIQUID WHEY
31
SLAB
13 COTTON SEED MEAL
28 OTHER FEED ADDITIVES
32
HAY TARP
14 PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS
29 ANTIBIOTICS or
OTHER MEDICATED ADDITIVES
33
PLASTIC BAGGING/WRAPPING
15 PROTEIN BY-PRODUCTS
30 SALT AND MINERALS
34
NO FACILITY USED
16 VITAMIN or MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
(Including Kelp)
31 MOLASSES
40
OTHER _____________________
32 SOYBEAN MEAL
1. Did you PURCHASE any feed fed to beef cattle on this operation in 2008?
(Exclude feed fed to feedlot cattle.)
CODE
2005
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Enter code 3, then go to Item 2]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Which of these feeds were
PURCHASED and fed
to cattle
on this operation
In 2008?
2
What was the total
amount of
[column 1]
fed to
cattle?
[Show Purchased Feed Type Codes.]
NAME
CODE
3
UNIT CODES
1
2
3
4
12
QUANTITY
POUNDS
CWT
TONS
BUSHELS
GALLONS
4
5
What was the total
What type of
amount spent on
facility was most of
all purchased
this [column 1]
feed fed to cattle?
feed stored in?
[Include Operator and
Contractor expenses.]
[Show Facility
Type Codes.]
DOLLARS
CODE
CODE
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2052
2053
2054
2055
2056
2058
2059
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HOMEGROWN FEED TYPE CODES (column 1)
FACILITY TYPE CODES CATTLE FEED (column 4)
2
HIGH MOISTURE CORN (> 20%)
21
AIRTIGHT UPRIGHT SILO
3
LOW MOISTURE CORN
22
OTHER UPRIGHT SILO
4
BARLEY
23
BIN/TANK FOR HIGH MOISTURE GRAIN
5
HIGH MOISTURE SORGHUM/MILO (>20%)
24
BIN FOR GRAIN
6
LOW MOISTRUE SORGHUM/MILO
25
METAL FEED TANK
7
WHEAT
26
OTHER BIN/TANK
8
SOYBEANS
27
CORN CRIB
9
OATS
28
OPEN BUILDING/ SHED
10
OTHER FEED GRAINS
29
CLOSED BUILDING/SHED
17
ALFALFA HAY (include alfalfa hay mixtures)
30
TRENCH OR BUNKER SILO
18
OTHER HAY
31
SLAB
19
STRAW
32
HAY TARP
20
CORN SILAGE
33
PLASTIC BAGGING/WRAPPING
21
SORGHUM/MILO SILAGE
34
NO FACILITY USED
22
OTHER SILAGE OR HAYLAGE
40
OTHER _____________________
24
GREEN CHOP, ALL
2. Was any HOMEGROWN feed fed to beef cattle on this operation in 2008?
(Exclude feed fed to feedlot cattle.)
CODE
2060
YES - [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO - [Enter code 3, then go to SECTION S]. . . . . . . . . . .
2
What was the total
amount of
[column 1]
fed to
cattle?
1
What type of
HOMEGROWN
feed was fed to
beef cattle in 2008?
[Show Homegrown Feed Type Codes.]
NAME
_________
Bales*
CODE
____________________
_________________
tubs *
4
What type of facility
was most of this
[column 1]
feed
stored in?
3
UNIT CODES
1
2
3
4
12
POUNDS
CWT
TONS
BUSHELS
GALLONS
QUANTITY
[Show Feed Facility
Codes.]
CODE
CODE
2061
2062
2063
2065
2066
2067
2068
2070
2071
2072
2073
2075
2076
2077
2078
2080
2081
2082
2083
2085
2086
2087
2088
2090
2091
2092
2093
2095
2096
2097
2098
2100
2101
2102
2103
2105
lbs. per bale x 1 ton per 2000 lbs. =
________________
lbs. per tub =
___________
Total tons
Total lbs.
OFFICE USE 1986
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SECTION S
LIVESTOCK HOUSING/HOLDING FACILITIES
Next I need some information about livestock housing and holding facilities this operation
used for beef cattle production.
1. Were any buildings or sheds used to house beef cattle during 2008?
(Exclude housing facilities for feedlot cattle)
CODE
2106
YES - [Enter 1 and continue]
NO - [Enter 3 and go to item 2]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NUMBER
2107
a. How many buildings and sheds were used to house beef cattle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUARE FEET
2108
b. What is the total (combined) capacity of these housing facilities?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SQUARE FEET
2109
c.
PERCENT
or
How much of the total capacity was for beef cattle housing?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2110
2. Did this operation use any corrals or lots for beef cattle during 2008?
(Exclude holding facilities for feedlot cattle.)
CODE
2111
YES - [Enter 1 and complete table below]
NO - [Enter 3 and go to SECTION T]. . . . . . . .
LIVESTOCK HOLDING FACILITY TYPE CODES
10 FEEDING CORRAL OR LOT
11 HOLDING CORRAL OR LOT
1
[Livestock Holding
Facility Type Codes Used]
12 PORTABLE CORRAL
13 HOSPITAL CORRAL OR LOT
2
How many were
used for beef cattle
production?
CODE
3
What is the largest number
of head that these
facilities has held
at one time?
1/
NUMBER
4
What percent of the use
of these facilities
was for beef cattle
production?
HEAD
PERCENT
2112
2113
2114
2115
2116
2117
2118
2119
2120
2121
2122
2123
2124
2125
2126
2127
1/ Count cow-calf pairs only once
ACRES
3. How many total acres of land were taken up by the beef cattle barns, sheds,
feed storage, and holding facilities? (Exclude pasture land previously reported,
and feedlots and other land associated with feedlot cattle). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2128
OFFICE USE 1987
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SECTION T HORSES, VEHICLES, TRUCKS, and TRACTORS
Include ■everything owned, rented, leased or borrowed and
used for activities such as feed handling, manure
handling and spreading, and hauling beef cattle.
Exclude ■anything provided by custom operators,
any vehicles, trucks, tractors used to produce feed
for beef cattle.
Now I’m going to ask questions about all
the horses, vehicles, trucks, and tractors used for
beef cattle production on this operation in 2008.
(Exclude use for feedlot cattle.)
HEAD
2154
1. How many horses or mules were used for beef cattle production in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. How many donkeys, llamas, or other guard animals were used for beef cattle
production in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2155
VEHICLE USE
(Include farm use vehicles only.)
NUMBER
3. How many pick-ups, cars and sport utility vehicles
were used for beef cattle production in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2156
[If any ask---]
MILES
2157
a. How many total miles were driven in all of these vehicles during 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT
2158
b. What percent of the miles (item 3a) was driven for farm use?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERCENT
2159
c.
What percent of the miles driven for farm use (item 3b) was for beef cattle production?. . . . . . . . . .
TRUCK USE
(Include trucks used for hauling cattle on or off this operation, hauling feed to this operation, feed trucks,
and any other use associated with cattle production. Exclude pickups.)
1
2
3
What type of
trucks were
used for beef
cattle production
In 2008?
How many of these [column 1]
were used for beef cattle
production
in 2008?
How many total miles
were these trucks driven
for beef cattle production
for this operation
in 2008?
NUMBER
TYPE OF AXLE
MILES
1
single axle trucks
2160
2161
2
tandem axle trucks
2162
2163
3
semis
2164
2165
4
other trucks
2166
2167
TRACTOR USE
(Include tractors used for feed processing, manure hauling, hauling cattle, and any other
use associated with cattle production; Exclude tractors used only to produce cattle feed.)
1
2
3
What type of
tractors were
used for beef
cattle production
In 2008?
How many of these [column 1]
were used for beef cattle
production
in 2008?
What percent of the total farm
use in 2008, was for beef
cattle production?
[Exclude tractor use to
produce feed, such as
field operations.]
NUMBER
HORSEPOWER
PERCENT
1
less than 100 HP
2168
2169
2
100-149 HP
2170
2171
3
150-199 HP
2172
2173
4
200 or more HP
2174
2175
OFFICE
USE
1988
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SECTION U MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT
1. [Show Machinery Codes in Respondent Booklet]
Were any of these machinery and equipment used on the beef cattle operation in 2008, for handling feed, manure and
for miscellaneous operations? (Exclude equipment used in custom operations and for feeedlot cattle.)
FEED HANDLING EQUIPMENT
CODES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
30
0
Portable Grinder Mixer
Stationary Grinder Mixer
Feed Grinder
Feed Mixer
Pre-Mixer
Roller Mill
Hammer Mill
Total Mixed Ration Equipment
Self-Unloading Wagon
Feed Conveying System
(chain, auger, etc.)
Liquid Feeding System
Farm Utility Wagon
Upright Silo Unloader
Bale Shredder
Large Bale Transporter
Large Bale Feeder
Mineral Feeder
Feed Bunks
Mixer Wagon
Plastic Baggers
Hay Wagon
Telehandler
Silo Facer
Forklift
Other
MANURE HANDLING EQUIPMENT
CODES
OTHER MACHINES and EQUIPMENT
CODES
31
Front End Loader
51
Livestock Scales
32
Skid Loader or Self-Propelled Loader
52
Portable Loading Ramp
33
Manure Spreader (Solid)
53
Livestock Sprayer
34
Liquid Manure Agitator
54
Stock Trailer
35
Liquid Manure Pump
55
Stock Trailer-Hydraulic
36
Manure Spreader (liquid with injectors)
56
Generator
37
Manure Spreader (liquid without injectors)
57
Incinerator
38
Manure Spreader (irrigation system)
58
Electric Fence Charger
39
Manure Liquid/Solid Separator
59
Squeeze Chute
40
Air or Water Circulator
60
Branding Table
41
Anaerobic Digester
(for methane production/collection)
61
Water Tank for Hauling Water
62
Sun Shade
42
Scraper Blade
63
Backhoe
50
Other
64
Bulldozer
70
Other
1
[List Machinery and Equipment]
2
[Enter Machinery or
Equipment Codes.]
3
How many of these
[column 1]
were used for
beef cattle
production?
CODE
4
What percent of the
[column 1]
total farm use
was for beef cattle
production?
NUMBER
PERCENT
2176
2177
2178
2179
2180
2181
2182
2183
2184
2185
2186
2187
2188
2189
2190
2191
2192
2193
2194
2195
2196
2197
2198
2199
2200
2201
2202
2203
2204
2205
2206
2207
2208
2209
2210
2211
OFFICE
USE
1989
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SECTION V
BEEF CATTLE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
1. How would you characterize the beef breeding
program used on this operation in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . .
1 = terminal crossbreeding
2 = rotational crossbreeding
3 = purebred (no crossbreeding)
4 = other
CODE
2130
..............
NUMBER
2131
2. How many different breeds were used in your beef breeding program in 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Did most of the beef herd replacement heifers used on this operation in 2008 come from
a commercial seed stock producer?
CODE
2132
YES [Enter code 1]
NO [Enter code 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. For the beef cow enterprise during 2008, did this operation:
[Do not report yes if item only applies to cattle in feedlots.]
CODE
2133
a. use artificial insemination as part of the beef genetic selection and
breeding program?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
b. use embryo transplants or sexed semen as part of the beef genetic selection and
breeding program?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
c.
YES = 1
2134
2135
use regularly scheduled veterinary services for beef cows/calves?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2136
d. use a nutritionist to design beef cow/calf rations or to purchase feed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
e. practice rotational grazing on the beef cow pastures?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
f.
YES = 1
2137
2138
test forage quality for digestibility and/or protein content?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2139
g. keep individual beef cow/calf records?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
h. use an on-farm computer to manage beef cow/calf records?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
i.
access the internet for beef cow/calf information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
j.
lock in beef cow/calf input (animals, feed, etc.) prices before delivery
(forward purchase)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2140
2141
k.
negotiate price discounts with dealers or suppliers of beef cow/calf
inputs (animals, feed, etc.)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2142
YES = 1
2143
YES = 1
5. Do you take steps to identify your cattle as belonging to the operation
or for individual animal records? (Exclude cattle in feedlots)
CODE
2144
YES [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) How do you primarily identify
your cows to your operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
6
= brand
= tattoo
= visual ear tag
= electronic ear tag
= other
= do not identify cows
CODE
2145
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(b) How do you primarily identify
your calves to your operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
6
= brand
= tattoo
= visual ear tag
= electronic ear tag
= other
= do not identify calves
CODE
2146
..............
6. Are you familiar with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)?
CODE
2147
YES [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to SECTION W]. . . . . . . . . .
(a) Are your premises registered in the NAIS?
CODE
2148
YES [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO [Enter code 3 ]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OFFICE
USE
1990
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SECTION W GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT and CONSERVATION
1. What are the total payments received (or to be received) over the full life of the currently
active contracts under the:
OFFICE USE 1991
DOLLARS
a. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
and Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2214
2215
b. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Security Program (CSP)?. . .
2216
c.
Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2217
d. Farmland or grassland protection program other than GRP?
(be sure to include Federal, State and Local
government programs and private agreements). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Did this operation have a written Grazing Management Plan in 2008?
(A “written plan” is a plan prepared by a public resource agency or certified resource specialist in accordance with
Federal, State, or District standards)
CODE
2218
YES [Enter code 1 and continue]
NO [Enter code 3 and go to Item 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YEAR
a. In what year was the plan implemented?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2219
__ __ __ __
3. In 2008, were any of the following practices used on public or private grazing lands?
Practice
a. Prescribed grazing (Includes rotational grazing and other
Was the practice
used?
Have any cost
sharing or incentive
payments ever
been received (or
will be received) for
using the practice?
In what year was
the
practice
implemented?
YES = 1
YES = 1
(YEAR)
2220
2221
2222
__ __ __ __
planned grazing systems.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Fencing? (for grazing areas, trails, stream buffers,
environmentally sensitive lands). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2223
2225
__ __ __ __
2226
c.
2224
2227
2228
__ __ __ __
Animal walkways and stream-crossing structures?. .
2229
2230
2231
d. Off-stream troughs or watering tanks?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
__ __ __ __
2232
2233
2234
e. Shelterbelts or windbreaks?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__ __ __ __
2235
f.
2236
2237
Livestock shade structures?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__ __ __ __
2238
2239
2240
2241
2242
2243
2244
2245
2246
g. Brush management?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__ __ __ __
h. Mechanical treatments for soil enhancement?. . . . . .
i.
Planting forage on pasture, hayland, or rangeland?. .
j.
Planting for riparian buffer areas?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
k.
Prescribed burning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l.
Invasive species control?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
__ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
2247
2249
__ __ __ __
2391
2392
2393
__ __ __ __
2394
2395
2396
__ __ __ __
2397
m. Wildlife habitat management?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2248
2398
2399
__ __ __ __
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CONCLUSION
CODE
1. Results from this survey will be published in August
Would you like to receive a copy in the mail?
0099
(Results will also be available on the Internet at http://www.nass.usda.gov/ or http://www.ers.usda.gov/) . . . . . . . . .
YES = 1
MILITARY TIME
2. ENDING TIME [MILITARY]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0005
__ __ __ __
ENUMERATOR ACTION:
RECORDS USE
3. Did respondent(s) use farm/ranch records
to report income and expenses?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. What records did the respondent(s) refer to
when reporting most of their income
and expense data?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All of the time
2
Most of the time
3
Some of the time
4
Almost never
5
Never
CODE
0096
..............
1
A General Ledger or
2
Formal Farm Records Workbook
Personal Record Book
CODE
.......
or Account Book
3
Reported by:_______________________________________________
1
0097
Loose receipts
4
Something else
5
Computer or computer printout
6
Did not use records
Telephone (_____)_________________________________________
0093
0092
PARTNERS STRATUM SAMPLE 182
0925
0926
0927
Duplication Adjustor
0928
0922
Office Use for POID
0919
OFFICE USE
Response
1-Comp
2-R
3-Inac
9901
Respondent
1- Op/Mgr
2-Sp
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Other
9902
Mode
2-Tel
3-Face-toFace
9903
Enum
0098
Eval.
0100
Date
Optional
MM DD YY
9910
0003
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