QID Prices Received by Farmers - 2008 Hay Crop - LA

Project Code 134		OMB No. 0535-0003: Approval Expires 05-31-10
	PRICES RECEIVED BY FARMERS 2008 HAY CROP			NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE
			Louisiana Field Office 5825 Florida Blvd. Room 1179 Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4248 1-800-256-4485 Fax: 1-888-922-0744 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Department of Agriculture collects and publishes information on prices farmers receive for agricultural commodities. This information is needed in calculating the average price used in making deficiency payments in estimation of farm income, determination of government program payments, in the computation of the gross national product and for price studies and analysis of returns from alternative crops.

Your report is needed to accurately estimate prices and quantities sold. This survey is voluntary and not required by law. Individual reports are combined to estimate State and U.S. prices. Information in individual reports is kept confidential. Please mail your report in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Thank you.

	TO ELIMINATE THE NECESSITY OF A TELEPHONE FOLLOW-UP, PLEASE FAX OR MAIL THIS REPORT BY NOVEMBER 14, 2008
REPORT FOR YOUR FARM
ROUND BALES
1. Average price per bale sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			100	$/bale
Number of bales sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .			101	bales
Average weight per bale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			102	lbs/bale
SQUARE BALES
2. Average price per bale sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .			200	$/bale
Number of bales sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			201	bales
Average weight per bale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			202	lbs/bale
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COMMENTS _________________________________________________________________________________________

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REPORTED BY ________________________________________ DATE ___________________________

PARISH (in which farm is located) __________________________ TELEPHONE NO.__________________

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