QID Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Corn Productio

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

0218 - 2020 ARMS II CORN PPCR

Agricultural Resource Management, Chemical Use, and Contractor Expense Surveys

OMB: 0535-0218

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AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SURVEY


OMB No. 0535-0218

Approval Expires: 7/31/20XX

Project Code: 906

SMetaKey: 1312

Phase II


NATIONAL

AGRICULTURAL

STATISTICS

SERVICE









National Agricultural Statistics Service

U.S Department of Agriculture

NOC Division

9700 Page Avenue, Suite 400

St. Louis, MO 63132-1547

Phone: 1-888-424-7828

Fax: 1-855-415-3687

E-mail: [email protected]


CORN PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND COSTS REPORT FOR 2020

VERSION

8

STATE


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ID


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TRACT


01

SUBTRACT


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C-TYPE


105


CONTACT RECORD

DATE

TIME

NOTES







INTRODUCTION:

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


The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. Your responses will be kept confidential and any person who willfully discloses ANY identifiable information about you or your operation is subject to a jail term, a fine, or both. This survey is conducted in accordance with the Confidential Information Protection provisions of Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal laws. For more information on how we protect your information please visit: https://www.nass.usda.gov/confidentiality. Response is voluntary. You may skip any question(s) you prefer not to answer.


According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0535-0218. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 65 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.


We encourage you to refer to your farm records during the interview.


H H M M


SCREENING BOX


BEGINNING TIME

[MILITARY]

0004



0006


___ ___ ___ ___



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

POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

PARTNER NAME

PARTNER NAME

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

POID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

PARTNER NAME

PARTNER NAME

ADDRESS

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

CITY

STATE

ZIP

PHONE NUMBER




A

CORN FIELD SELECTION

A


TOTAL PLANTED ACRES

1. How many total acres of corn did this operation plant for the 2020 crop year? . . . . . . . . . . .

0050

.____

[If no acres were planted, review Screening Survey Information Form, make notes, then go to Item 4 on back page.]




a. Did you produce any acres of CERTIFIED ORGANIC corn?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1064

b. Of the total (item 1) acres, how many were planted using/as --


TOTAL ACRES


NUMBER OF FIELDS

(i) Conventional corn?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

583

.__

+

1065

(ii) Certified organic corn?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

730

.__

+

1066


I will follow a simple procedure to make a random selection from the corn fields planted for the 2020 crop.

2. What is the TOTAL number of corn fields that were planted on this operation?

[If only one field, enter “1” and go to item 4.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS PLANTED

0020



3. Please list these fields according to identifying name/number or describe each field, then I will tell you which field has been selected. [If there are more than 18 fields, make sure item 2 is TOTAL fields planted, and list only the 18 fields closest to the operator’s permanent residence. If respondent is unable to identify or describe the fields, use the Field Selection Grid Supplement.]




FIELD NAME, NUMBER OR DESCRIPTION


FIELD NAME, NUMBER OR DESCRIPTION

1


10

2


11

3


12

4


13

5


14

6


15

7


16

8


17

9


18






APPLY “RANDOM NUMBER” LABEL HERE




4. [ENUMERATOR ACTION: Circle the pair of numbers on the above label associated with

the last numbered field in item 3. Select the field according to the number you circled on

the label, and record the selected number. If only one field, enter 1.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SELECTED FIELD

NUMBER

0021



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

During this interview, the corn questions will be about this selected corn field.

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


6. For the randomly selected field above, please provide the Farm Service Agency (FSA):

NUMBER

a. Farm Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1070

b. Tract Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1071

c. Field Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1072




OFFICE USE

OY Field Substituted


0022





B

FIELD CHARACTERISTICS---SELECTED FIELD

B

1. How many acres of corn did this operation plant in this field for the 2020 crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACRES

1301

.__


CODE

a. Are the acres in this field CERTIFIED ORGANIC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1300

[If YES, continue. If NO, go to item 2.]


DOLLARS & CENTS

b. What was the cost, per acre, for third party organic certification?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1891

.__ __



2. Were the acres in this field---

1 owned by this operation?

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

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

4 rented for a SHARE of the crop?

5 rented for some combination of CASH and SHARE of the crop?

6 used RENT FREE?

. . .

CODE

1302




3. [If field is CASH RENTED (item 2 = 2, 3, or 5), ask item 3; else go to item 4.]


What was the cash rent paid per acre for this 2020 corn field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

1303

.__ __

4. [If field is SHARE RENTED (item 2 = 4 or 5), ask--- ]


What was the landlord’s share of the crop from this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PERCENT

1304

5. [If field is RENTED (item 2 = 2, 3, 4, or 5), ask---]


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

for the 2020 crop on the selected field? (Include the costs for all inputs,

such as seed, fertilizer, chemicals, technical services, custom operations, drying and irrigation.

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

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

1305

.__ __


1306

6. What was the total cost for all inputs provided by any contractor

for the 2020 crop on the selected field? (Include the costs for all inputs,

such as seed, fertilizer, chemicals, technical services, custom operations, drying and irrigation.) . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

1309

.__ __


1310


YEAR

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

1312

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MM DD YY

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

1308

__ __ __ __ __ __




UNIT CODES

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

UNITS PER ACRE


1 Pounds

2 CWT

3 Tons

4 Bushels

0216

.__


0217

9. Was the corn on this field planted

with the intention of being harvested as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Grain

2 Silage

4 Seed

25 Other

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

CODE

3327


DOLLARS & CENTS PER UNIT

UNIT CODE


1 = Pound

2 = CWT

4 = Bushel

22 = Acre

23 = Approx. 80,000

Kernel Bag

10. What was the total cost per unit (including operator, landlord, and contractor costs) of purchased seed for this field? (Include cost of seed treatment and seed technology fee.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1319


.___ ____

1320


INCHES

11. What was the average corn row width for this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1322


UNITS

UNIT CODE


1 = Pounds/Acre

2 = CWT/Acre

4 = Bushels/Acre

25 = Kernels-Seeds/Acre

38 = Kernels-Seeds/Foot

12. What was the seeding/planting rate per acre for this field? (If the field was replanted, report the seeding rate for the initial planting.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1313

.____

1314


ACRES

13. How many acres in this field had to be replanted to corn?

(Acres replanted = Number of acres x Number of times replanted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1315

.___






2020

YES = 1

2019

YES = 1

N/A = 4

(No Corn in Field)

14. Did you plant GMO/GE seeds for the 2019 or 2020 crop years? . . . . . . . . . . . . .


2300

2301


25. Please report what seed products were used in previous years.

Seed Product Name

What seed product was used this year

[Show product codes from Respondent Booklet.]

2020



2019



2018



2017



2016





15. Did the CORN planted on this field have any of the following GMO/GE traits in 2019 or 2020? --

2020

YES = 1

2019

YES = 1

a. Insect Resistance (Bt) to Corn Borer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2501

2502

(i) With multiple (pyramided) modes of action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2503

2504

b. Insect Resistance (Bt) to Rootworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

362

363

(i) With multiple (pyramided) modes of action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2507

2508

c. Insect Resistance (Bt) to Earworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2509

2510

d. Insect Resistance (Bt) to Armyworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2511

2512

e. Other BT Trait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2513

2514

f. Herbicide Tolerance (HT) to Glyphosate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2306

2307

g. Herbicide Tolerance (HT) to 2, 4-D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2308

2309

h. Herbicide Tolerance (HT) to Dicamba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2310

2311

i. Herbicide Tolerance (HT) to Glufosinate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2312

2313

j. Other HT Trait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2514

2315

k. Drought Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2515

2516

l. Enzyme technology for ethanol (e.g. Enogen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




Note: Any genetically modified organism/genetically engineered HT trait other than Glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D tolerance,

Dicamba Tolerance, or Glufosinate Tolerance should be accounted for using the “Other HT train” column.



2020

YES = 1


2019

YES = 1

N/A = 4

(No Corn in Field)


16. Was a non-GMO/GE seed planted in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2316

2317

[If item 16=1 for either year, continue. Else, go to 19.]



17. Was this non-GMO/GE seed herbicide tolerant in -- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2318

2319

18. Was the corn from this field sold (or will it be sold) through a market specifically for non-genetically modified corn?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  1. [If item 23 = YES, ask--] What was the price premium ( or the expected premium if not yet sold) received for this non-genetically modified corn?

2518

2519


19. Was the CORN planted on this field drought tolerant?

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue] NO - [Go to item 21]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE







a. Were these GMO/GE drought-tolerant seeds (e.g., Genuity® DroughtGard®)? . . . . . . . .

YES = 1



b. Were these non-GMO/GE drought-tolerant seeds (e.g., Optimum® AQUAmax®, Agrisure Artesian ®)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1



c. Since the time that drought-tolerant corn became available in your area, when planting corn, have you only planted drought-tolerant corn varieties? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1


20. Was the decision to plant drought-tolerant corn on this field based on (enter code 1 for all that apply) –



CODE





YES = 1

RESOURCE CONCERNS


a. Ability to bundle with one or more GMO/GE traits (e.g., insect resistance)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


b. Price of this seed relative to seeds without drought tolerance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


c. Price of irrigation water and/or irrigation water applications?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


d. Soil moisture is usually low due to frequent droughts?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


e. Field conditions other than soil moisture or seasonal forecasts at planting time?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


f. Drought last year that at least partially damaged last year’s crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


g. Concerns about changing growing conditions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .




21 Did you use a genetically engineered, insect resistant seed variety for the 2020 crop?

YES = 1

2326

[If item 21is yes, ask--]



a. Did you choose the resistant seed variety used on this field primarily to--





1 Increase yields through improved pest (weed or insect) control?

2 Decrease pesticide input costs?

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

4 Reduce refuge requirements

5 For some other reason(s)? [Specify ______________________________]


CODE


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

2327








b. Was this a refuge-in-the-bag product?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c. What percentage of the bag was conventional seed?

YES = 1


[If item 21 = YES continue. Else go to item 23.]

PERCENT


22. Was a refuge for insect pests planted on this field [If item 22 is yes, ask-., Else go to item DD]


22. What percentage of the field was used as refuge for insect pests in order

to comply with Bt corn insect resistance management guidelines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2328


a. Within this field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



b. DD. How many acres adjacent to, or as a separate block within ½ mile, of the selected field did you plant with conventional seeds as a refuge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



23. Did you purchase seed treated with---

CODE

a. a fungicide (e.g., Trilex, Allegiance, or other seed treatments)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2320

b. an insecticide (e.g., Poncho, Gaucho or Cruiser seed treatment)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2322

c. a nematicide (e.g., Acceleron or Avicta seed treatment)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2321



UNIT CODES


UNITS PER ACRE

1

2

3

4

POUNDS

CWT

TONS

BUSHELS

23. What was the difference in yields in the Bt crop with the yields in the non-bt refuge crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2670

.___

2671



CODE

24. List the name of the seed treatment product. [If item 21a, 21b, or 21c is YES, ask—] Enter the appropriate product code from the Respondent Booklet, Page 2. (Enter 3 if a seed treatment was not applied, 999 if a seed treatment was applied but the product is not listed.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2325

[If item 21b is YES, ask--]

CODE

26. Did you use an “air delivery” or “vacuum (pneumatic) planter”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2323

[If item 23 is YES, ask--]

CODE


a. Did you use a talc and/or graphite seed flow lubricant?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2324

b. Did you use an alternative seed flow lubricant (e.g. Bayer Fluency Agent) instead of talc and/or graphite?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2394


CODE

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

YES = 1

1328






















28. Please report the following information about the acres harvested (or to be harvested) and the yields

from this field.

How many acres in this corn field were (or will be)---

1


What yield per

acre did you (or

do you expect to)

get for corn---



UNITS PER ACRE

2


UNIT CODE


1 Pounds

2 CWT

3 Tons

4 Bushels



CODE



ACRES


a. harvested for grain, first crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1346

.____

1347


.____

1348


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

1349

.____

1350


.____

TONS


c. harvested for seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1431

.____

1432


.____

1433


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

1351

.____




e. used for some other purpose?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1439

.____




29. Were the stalks/stover harvested from this field?

YES - [Enter code 1 and go to item 27] NO - [Ask 26a, then go to item 28]. . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1754


a. [If the corn stalks/stover were not harvested, ask---]


What was the primary reason for not harvesting the corn stalks/stover?. . . . . .

1 No market/use for corn stalks/stover

2 Harvesting was not profitable

3 The corn stalks/stover were left as organic

matter for the soil

4 The stalks/stover were left for livestock grazing

5 The stalks/stover were used for animal bedding

6 Other [Specify: ______________________ ]

. . . .

CODE


1398


ACRES

30. How many acres of corn stalks/stover were harvested from this corn field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1755

.___


TOTAL TONS

a. How many tons of corn stalks/stover were harvested from these corn acres (item 27)?. . . . . . .

1756


_______.__

Tons per Acre

X

____

Acres

=

________

Total Tons

OR

______

Bales

X

_________

Lbs per Bale

÷

2000

Lbs per Ton

=

_______

Total Tons












































31. Did any livestock graze this corn field after harvest of the 2020 corn crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1023

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue] NO - [Go to item 30]






32. What type of livestock grazed this corn field

after harvest of the 2020 corn crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Cattle

2 Sheep

3 Other [Specify: _____________ ]

. . . . . . .

CODE

1024


HEAD

a. About how many head of livestock (item 28) grazed this corn field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1027


DAYS

b. How many days did this livestock graze on this corn field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1028



CODE


33. Was any of the residue from the prior crop (corn stover, wheat straw, etc.) removed post-harvest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes=1




[If yes, ask --]





TONS


34. How many tons per acre of residue were removed through harvest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1328



HEAD

a. About how many head of cattle grazed the residue?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1362




DAYS

b. How many days did cattle graze on the residue?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1363

c. How many days did any other livestock graze the residue?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .






CROP CODE LIST for item 35 – PREVIOUSLY PLANTED CROPS

190

Barley

3

Dry Beans

21

Rice

193

Tobacco, burley

85

Canola

17

Dry Peas

22

Rye

196

Tobacco, flue cured

310

Clover

311

Grasses other than clover

98

Safflower

42

Vegetables

6

Corn for grain

1

Hay, alfalfa

25

Sorghum for grain

163

Wheat, durum

5

Corn for silage

11

Hay, all other

24

Sorghum for silage

164

Wheat, other spring

282

Cotton, Pima

94

Mustard Seed

26

Soybeans

165

Wheat, winter

281

Cotton, Upland

15

Oats

28

Sugarbeets

321

Perrennial from previous year

302

CRP

16

Peanuts

30

Sunflowers

318

No crop planted

during this period

320

Cultivated Fallow

20

Potatoes

31

Sweet Potatoes


35. Please report what crops were previously PLANTED on the majority of this field, including cover crops.

1

2

3

4

5

6

What type of crop was grown on this field? 1 GE Herbicide Tolerant (HT) 2 GE Insect Resistant (Bt) 3 Stacked (HT and BT) 4 GE or Non-GE drought tolerant 5 Not GE


Was this

a cover crop?

How did you manage this

cover crop?

Was this

field

irrigated?

Was this

field

no-tilled or strip-tilled?

1/






1 Plowed-in








2 Chiseled-in








3 Chemical-killed








4 Rolled








5 Grazed








6 Harvested








7 Disked



SEASON AND YEAR

CROP NAME

CROP

CODE


YES = 1

CODE

YES = 1

YES = 1

a. SPRING/SUMMER of 2020? . . . . . . .

Corn


Needs a p code

Grey this out

Grey this out

Needs a p code

Needs a p code

a. FALL of 2019? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1343


1470

1471

2344

1345

b. SPRING/SUMMER of 2019?. . . . . . .


1369


1472

1473

2370

1371

c. FALL of 2018? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1372


1474

1475

2373

1374

d. SPRING/SUMMER of 2018? . . . . . . .


1375


1476

1477

2376

1377

e. FALL of 2017? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1378


1478

1479

2379

1380

f. SPRING/SUMMER of 2017? . . . . . . .


1381


1480

1481

2382

1383

g. FALL of 2016? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1366


1482

1483

2367

1368

h. SPRING/SUMMER of 2016? . . . . . . .


1340


1484

1485

2341

1342

1/


No-till means leaving soil and previous crop residue undisturbed from harvest to planting. Strip-till means tilling a narrow strip over the row, leaving soil and previous crop residue between the rows undisturbed.

[If a cover crop was planted in Spring/Summer/Fall 2020, ask--]


DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

i. What was the seed cost per acre for the cover crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1468

.__ __




Conservation Practice/Conservation Plan List for question 36

328

Conservation Crop Rotation

590

Nutrient management

332

Contour Buffer Strips

329

No-Till/Strip-Till

???

Livestock Waste Management

386

Field Border

345

Reduced (Conservation) Till

595

Integrated Pest Management

393

Filter Strip

330

Contour Farming

449

Irrigation Water Management

412

Grassed Waterway

340

Cover Crop



410

Grade Stabilization Structure

585

Strip cropping



603

Herbaceous Wind Barriers





600

Terraces














36. List all conservation practices or plans that were used on this field over the past 5 years.


1

2

3

4

5




Have you ever received at any time--


What conservation practices have been used on this field at least once in the past 5 years?


Was this practice or plan used in 2020?

Technical or planning assistance?

Financial assistance?

Does this practice or plan help satisfy?




1




2



3




USDA including funding of Technical Service Providers


Other Sources of Outside Assistance


No Assistance Needed

1


2


3


4


5

EQIP


CSP


CRP


Other


No Assistance Needed

1



2




3




A federal regulatory requirement?


USDA conservation compliance provisions?


Does not relate to any regulation or compliance requirement.


CODE

YES = 1

CODE

CODE

CODE



0706

0726

0736

0746



0707

0727

0737

0747



0708

0728

0738

0748



0709

0729

0739

0749



0702

0722

0732

0742



0703

0723

0733

0743



0704

0724

0734

0744



0705

0725

0735

0745




37. Is this field included in an existing conservation program contract through any of the following programs for which you or the landlord have received (or expect to receive) cost sharing payments, stewardship payments, or incentive payments?





1

2

3

4



PROGRAM

1/

How many practices or practice enhancements are included in the contract?

Does the contract include livestock related practices?

During the past 4 years, was this field included in an application that was rejected or has not yet been funded?



YES = 1

NUMBER

YES = 1

YES = 1



a. Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)

2236

2237

2238

2239



b. Conservation Security or Conservation Stewardship Programs (CSP)

2240

2241

2242

2243



c. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

2244

2245

2246

2247



d. Other Federal, State, Local or non-government source

2248

2249

2250

2251



1/ [Include conservation program contracts that provide assistance for grass waterways, filter strips, riparian buffers, or

similar practices on or adjoining this field.]








37. Have you ever applied for conservation funding, through any Federal, State, or local program, for this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yes/no


[If item 37=1, go to Item 38-- if not, skip to question 40.]


38. Is this field (or has this field been) included in a conservation program contract through any of the following programs, for which you or your landlord received (or expect to receive) cost-sharing payments, stewardship payments, or incentive payments?


a. Environmental Quality Incentives Program………………….……… 1=current contract 2=past contract


b. Conservation Stewardship Program…………………….……………… 1=current contract 2=past contract


c. Conservation Reserve Program……………………………..…………… 1=current contract 2=past contract


d. Other Federal, State, Local or non-government source……… 1=current contract 2=past contract



39. Has this field been included in an application that was rejected or has not yet been funded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yes/no





42. Has the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) classified any part of this field as “Highly Erodible”? (Cropland identified as highly erodible is subject to highly erodible land conservation (HELC) requirements. Producers who receive farm program payments are required to have (and apply) a written soil conservation plan.) A “written plan” is a plan prepared in accordance with Federal, State, or district standards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

CODE

1404




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

YES = 1

1405







44. What is the slope of this field?. .

1

2

3

4

5

Nearly level (0 - 2%)

Even, moderate grade (3 – 9%)

Variable, moderate grade

Even, steep grade (over 10%)

Variable, steep grade

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

CODE

2400







45. What is the primary soil type of this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1

2

3

4

Loam

Clay

Sandy

Mixed

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

CODE

2401






CODE

46. Did the land use practices for this field include subsurface drainage?

YES = 1

2402

[If YES, ask--]


YEAR

a. In what year was the subsurface drainage installed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2403


___ ___ ___ ___



INCHES

b. What is the average depth of your drainage system?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2604

c. What is the diameter of your tiles?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2605


HOURS

d. On average, how many hours does it take your field to return to normal soil moisture levels following a heavy storm?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2606

e. Does this system include a mechanism for controlled drainage (e.g. stop logs, risers, or float mechanisms)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2406




47. Report up to 3 sources that you received assistance from for each resource concern.


CODE





YES = 1

Have you received technical assistance from any of the following sources to evaluate this resource concern? (Report up to 3 sources that you received assistance from.)

RESOURCE CONCERNS

  1. USDA – NRCS

  2. Cooperative Extension Service

  3. Other USDA staff, including Forest Service

  4. Other (e.g. Soil and Water Conservation District, state agency)


Source 1

Source 2

Source 3

a. Water-driven erosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2407

2417

2427

2437

b. Wind-driven erosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2408

2418

2428

2438

c. Soil compaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2409

2419

2429

2439

d. Poor drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2410

2420

2430

2440

e. Low organic matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2411

2421

2431

2441

f. Water quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2412

2422

2432

2442

g. Other concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2413

2423

2433

2443

h. No significant concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2414

2424

2434

2444



48. Was the corn in this field covered by private crop insurance

in 2020 (hail, wind, freeze, etc.)?

YES – [Enter code 1 and continue] NO – [Go to Section C]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1393


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

a. What was the dollar amount of coverage for the private insurance policy covering this field in 2020?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .










b. What was the premium paid for private crop insurance
for this field in 2020? (Exclude any sign-up fee.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1395


.___ ___


1396



PERCENT

c. What was the percent deductible for the private crop insurance policy covering this field? (Record no deductible as 0%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .





CODE

d. Did you (or will you) collect an indemnity payment for this field

from private crop insurance during 2020?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1394



49. Was the corn in this field covered by Federal Crop Insurance in 2020?

CODE

YES – [Enter code 1 and continue.] NO – [Enter code 3 and go to Section C.]. . . . . . . . . . .

1385


a. Which coverage did you obtain?. .

1

2

3

4

5

6

Federal CAT (basic catastrophic insurance)

Yield protection

Yield plus SCO (supplemental coverage option)

Revenue protection

Revenue plus SCO (supplemental coverage option)

Other Federal Crop insurance

. . . . . . .

CODE

1386



  1. [If item 49a = 2 or 3, ask--]

PERCENT

. What was your yield level of your buy-up coverage for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1387

What was your price level of your buy-up coverage for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1388

  1. [If item 49a = 4 or 5, ask--]

PERCENT

What was the level of revenue coverage you obtained for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1389

b. What type of unit coverage did you purchase for this field? (Basic = 1, Optional = 2, Enterprise = 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

c. In what year did you (the operator listed on the label) first enroll this field

in the Federal crop insurance program?.

YEAR

d. What is the 2020 Approved APH (actual production history) yield for this field?.

BUSHELS PER ACRE

e. What was the premium paid for Federal crop insurance
for this field in 2020? (Exclude any sign-up fee.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS &CENTS PER ACRE or TOTAL DOLLARS

f. Did you (or will you) collect an indemnity payment for this field

from federal crop insurance during 2020?

CODE Yes = 1







C

NUTRIENT or FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD

C


CODE

EDIT TABLE

1. Were commercial nutrients or fertilizers applied to this field for the 2020 corn crop? (Include those from operators, landlords, and contractors.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0202

0200

[If COMMERCIAL nutrient or fertilizer applied, continue; else go to item 6.]

NUMBER

2. How many commercial nutrient or fertilizer applications were made to this field
for the 2020 crop? (Include applications made by airplanes and custom applicators.). . . . . . . . . . . .

0203

3. Now I need to record information for each application.

CHECKLIST


INCLUDE

EXCLUDE


Custom applied nutrients and fertilizers

Micronutrients


Nutrients or fertilizers applied

in the fall of 2015 and

those applied earlier if this field was fallow in 2015.

Unprocessed manure


Nutrients or fertilizers applied to previous crops in this field




Commercially prepared manure

or compost

Lime and Gypsum/landplaster


Office Use

Lines in Table

TABLE

001

0299






APPLICATION CODES for COLUMN 6






1 Broadcast, ground without incorporation

2 Broadcast, ground with incorporation

3 Broadcast, by aircraft

4 In seed furrow

5 In irrigation water

6 Chisel/Injected or knifed in

7 Banded in or over row

8 Foliar or directed spray



L

I

N

E

2


MATERIALS USED



[Enter percentage analysis or actual

pounds of plant nutrients applied per acre.]


[Show Common Nutrients or Fertilizers

in Respondent Booklet.]

3


What quantity

was applied

per acre?


[Leave this

column blank

if actual pounds of nutrients

were reported.]

4


[Enter

material

code.]


1 Pounds

12 Gallons

19 Pounds

of actual

nutrients

5


When was

this applied?


1 In the fall

before seeding


2 In the spring

before seeding


3 At seeding


4 After seeding

6


How was

this

applied?


[Refer to

code list above.]

7


How many

acres were

treated

in this

application?






ACRES

N

Nitrogen

P2O5

Phosphate

K2O

Potash

S

Sulfur

01

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

02

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

03

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

04

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

05

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

06

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

07

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___

08

31

32

33

34

36

37

38

39

40

.___





4. Were any nutrients or fertilizers applied by custom applicators?

YES - [Continue] NO - [Go to item 5]

a. Are you able to report the cost of nutrient or fertilizer materials and

custom application separately?

YES - [Continue] NO - [Go to item 5]

OFFICE USE

0215

b. Excluding the cost of the nutrient or fertilizer materials, how much

was spent for custom application of nutrients or fertilizers on this field?

(Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Include costs

for sulfur and micronutrients. Exclude custom application of lime, gypsum, purchased manure and purchased compost.) [If material

and application costs can’t be separated, exclude them here and

record the total in item 5.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

0219

.___ ___


0220


5. What was the TOTAL COST of all nutrient or fertilizer products

applied to this field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs, as well as the costs for sulfur and micronutrients. Include materials applied to this field if it was fallow in 2015. Exclude lime, gypsum, purchased manure and purchased compost.) . [If custom applied and the cost of material can be separated from application costs, include the cost of materials ONLY; otherwise, include both the material and application costs.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

0221

.___ ___


0222


CODE

6. Was gypsum applied to this field for the 2020 corn crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



YES = 1

0218





7. Was a soil test for Soil Organic Matter performed on this soybeans field at some point in the last 10 years? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

3225

[If item 7 = 1, ask---]


PERCENT

a. What was the percentage of Soil Organic Matter on the field for the most recent test?. . . . . . . . . .

3226

. ___ ___


NUMBER

b. How many times have you tested this field for Soil Organic Matter in the last ten years?. . . . . . . .

3227

[If item 7b is more than 1 ask---]

CODE

c. Based on these tests, is your Soil Organic Matter content:. .

  1. Increasing

  2. Decreasing

  3. Staying roughly the same

. . . .

3228




7. Was a soil or plant tissue test performed on this corn field in 2019or 2020 for the 2020 crop?


YES [Continue.]

NO [Go to item 10.]



CODE

8. Was a soil test for phosphorus performed on this corn field in 2019or 2020 for the 2020 crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0225

[If item 8 = 1, ask---]

POUNDS

PER ACRE

a. How many pounds of phosphorus (per acre) were recommended (by the phosphorus test)?. . . . .

0226


CODE

9. Was a soil test for nitrogen performed on this corn field in 2019 or 2020 for the 2020 crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0227

[If item 9 = 1, ask---]

POUNDS

PER ACRE

a. How many pounds of nitrogen (per acre) were recommended (by the nitrogen test)?. . . . . . . . . . .

0228


CODE


10. Was a soil test for Soil Organic Matter performed on this corn field at some point in the last 10 years? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

3225


[If item 10 = 1, ask---]


PERCENT


a. What was the percentage of Soil Organic Matter on the field for the most recent test?. . . . . . . . . .

3226

. ___ ___



NUMBER


b. How many times have you tested this field for Soil Organic Matter in the last ten years?. . . . . . . .

3227


[If item 10b is more than 1 ask---]

CODE


c. Based on these tests, is your Soil Organic Matter content:. .

  1. Increasing

  2. Decreasing

  3. Staying roughly the same

. . . .

3228



11. Was a plant tissue test or leaf analysis for nutrient deficiency performed on this field in 2019 or 2020 for the 2020 crop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0229




DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE


OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

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

on this field in 2019 or 2020 for the 2020 crop ? [Include landlord and contractor costs.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0230

.____ ____

0231

[If tests were done at no cost continue, otherwise go to Item 12b.]


  1. Soil/plant tissue test provided free of charge by dealer, crop consultant, or extension service.


  1. Soil/plant tissue test costs were included in the total fertilizer costs reported in item 5.


  1. Some other reason.


CODE

a. What is the reason why tests were done at no cost?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

……

0232



b. Did you receive a payment from the Conservation Stewardship Program for performing a stalk or leaf tissue test for nitrogen application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

3231


[ENUMERATOR ACTION: Refer to the Fertilizer Table, column 2. If nitrogen (N) was applied,

complete item 13. If NO nitrogen applied, go to item 14.]


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

CODE

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

YES = 1

0233

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

YES = 1

0234

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

YES = 1

0235

d. Extension Service recommendation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0236

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

YES = 1

0237

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

YES = 1

0238

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

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

YES = 1

0239




CODE

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

YES = 1

0242

[If no lime applied, go to item 15; else continue.]

YEARS

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

0243


TONS PER ACRE

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

0244

.___


CODE

c. Was lime applied to this field in 2019 or 2020 for the 2020 crop?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0240

[If field is rented (Section B, item 2 = 2, 3, 4, or 5), ask---]

PERCENT

d. Considering the last time it was applied, what percent of the total cost of lime and its application was paid by the landlord(s)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0245

15. Was non-commercial manure (from own farm, from a neighbor’s farm, etc.) or other organic material (excluding compost) applied to this field for the 2020 corn crop? (Exclude commercially prepared manure.)


YES - [Enter code 1 and continue] NO - [Go to item 17]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

0246


ACRES

a. How many acres in this field was manure applied to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0247

.___












1 Tons

2 Gallons

3 Bushels


CODE


UNITS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL UNITS

b. What was the amount of manure applied to this field?. . . . . . . . . .

. .

0248

AND

0249

.___ ___


0250

.___











MILES


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

0251

.___




d. What was the capacity of the manure spreader

(or other vehicle) used to haul manure to this field?. .

1 Tons

2 Gallons

3 Bushels


CODE


TOTAL UNITS


. . . . .

0252

AND

0253

.___ ___


e. Of the total manure applied to this field for the 2020

crop, what was the percent of manure applied---

PERCENT


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

+

0254


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

+

0255


(iii) after planting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+

0256



100%



1 Lagoon liquid?

2 Slurry liquid?

3 Semi-dry or dry?


CODE


f. Was the manure---. . . . . .

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

0257





1 Broadcast or sprayed without incorporation?

2 Broadcast or sprayed with incorporation?

3 Injected/knifed in?

4 Sprayed using irrigation systems?


CODE


g. Was the manure---. . . . . .

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

0258





1 Beef cattle?

2 Dairy cattle?

3 Hogs?

4 Sheep?

5 Poultry?

6 Equine?

7 Biosolids (municipal sludge)?

8 Food waste?

9 Other? [Specify: __________________ ]


CODE


h. Was the major source

of the manure from---. . . .

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

0259








i. Was the manure---. . . . . .

1 Produced on this operation?

2 Purchased?

3 Obtained at no cost off this operation?

4 Obtained with compensation? (Operator

received payment for accepting the manure.)

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



CODE


0260


[If item 15i = 2, ask---]


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

(i) What was the total cost of the purchased manure applied to this field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Include any payment made for transportation costs.)

0284

.___ ___


0285


CODE

(ii) Did you hire someone to custom apply the manure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0286

[If YES, ask---]


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

(a) What was the total cost paid to have manure custom applied to this field? [Do not report custom application cost if it was included with the purchased manure cost.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0287

.___ ___


0288



CODE

j. Of the manure applied to this field, was any tested for nutrient content

prior to application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0261

k. Was the application rate of commercial nitrogen fertilizer on this field

reduced due to manure application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0262

[If YES, ask---]

PERCENT

(i) By what percent did you reduce the commercial nitrogen fertilizer

application rate on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0263



CODE

l. Did you adjust the corn harvest date for this field due to the

application of manure?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0280




16. Were the manure APPLICATION RATES to this field influenced by Federal,

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


CODE

YES = 1

0264

[If item 16 is YES, ask---]


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

CODE

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

YES = 1

0265

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

YES = 1

0266

17. Was compost applied to this field for the 2020 corn crop?

YES - [Enter code 1 and continue] NO - [Go to item 18]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

0267


ACRES

a. How many acres in this field was the compost applied to?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0268

.___


b. What was the amount of compost

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



CODE


UNITS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL UNITS

1 Tons

2 Cubic Yards

. .

0269

AND

0270

.___ ___


0271

.___


[Enter up to 3

source codes]

c. Were the major sources

of the compost from---

1 Beef cattle?

2 Dairy cattle?

3 Hogs?

4 Sheep?

5 Poultry?

6 Equine?

7 Biosolids (municipal sludge)?

8 Food waste?

9 Crop? [Specify: ____________________ ]

10 Other? [Specify: ____________________ ]

. . . . . . . . .

FIRST

0281

SECOND

0282

THIRD

0283


d. Was the compost---

1 Produced on this operation?

2 Purchased?

3 Obtained at no cost off this operation?

4 Obtained with compensation? (Operator

received payment for accepting the compost.)

. . . . . . . . .


CODE

0272

[If item 17d = 2, ask---]

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

(i) What was the total cost of the purchased compost applied to

This field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs and

any payment made for transportation costs)

0273

.___ ___


0274


CODE

(ii) Did you hire someone to custom apply the compost? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0275

[If YES, ask---]

DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

(a) What was the total cost paid to have compost custom applied to this field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs.) [Do not report custom application cost if it was included with the compost cost.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0276

.___ ___


0277

[If item 17d = 1, ask--]

MILES

(iii) What is the distance between the compost storage/production location and this field?. . . . . . .

0291

.___


18. Compared to the last time you planted corn, did you make any of the following changes to your cropping practices with the intent of reducing commercial fertilizer use?


CODE



a. Change the type of commercial fertilizer products applied on this field

[e.g. less anhydrous ammonia and more urea]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES=1

1226


b. Manage fertilizer use more closely, with such practices as soil testing, split applications, variable rate applications, or soil incorporation on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES=1

1228


c. Change your crop rotation [e.g. plant corn on this field rather than usual crop rotation]?.

YES=1

1227


d. Reduce the application of commercial nitrogen fertilizer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES=1

1224


[If YES, ask--]

PERCENT


(i) By what percent did you reduce the amount of commercial nitrogen fertilizer

applied for 2020?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1225




NOTES






D

BIOCONTROL or PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS---SELECTED FIELD

D


Now I have some questions about all the biocontrols or pesticides used on this field for the 2020

corn crop, including both custom applications and applications made by this operation.



CODE

EDIT TABLE

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

or pesticides used on this corn field for the 2020 crop?

YES = 1

0302

0300

[

[Probe for applications in the fall of 2015 (and those made earlier if this field was fallow).]

If no biocontrols or pesticides applied, go to Section E.


Include defoliants, fungicides, herbicides,

insecticides, and other pesticides.

Exclude nutrients or fertilizers reported

earlier and seed treatments.




Include biological and botanical pesticides.



OFFICE USE

LINES IN TABLE

TABLE

001

0399




CHEMICAL

PRODUCT

NAME


2

3

4

5

6 OR 7

8

L

I

N

E

What products

were applied

to this field?


[Show product

codes from

Respondent

Booklet.]

Was this

product

bought in

liquid or dry form?


[Enter L or D]

Was this

part of a

tank mix?


[If tank mix,

enter line

number of

first product

in mix.]

When

was this applied?


1 BEFORE

planting


3 AT

planting


4 AFTER

Planting

How much

was applied

per acre

per

application?

What was

the total

amount

applied per

application

in this field?

[Enter unit code.]

1 Pounds

12 Gallons

13 Quarts

14 Pints

15 Liquid Ounces

28 Dry Ounces

30 Grams


01

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


02

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


03

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


04

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


05

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


06

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


07

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


08

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


09

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


10

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


11

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


12

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


13

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74


14

61


63

64

65

.___ ___

73

.___ ___

74

2. [For biocontrols or pesticides not listed in Respondent Booklet, specify---]

LINE


Pesticide Type

(Herbicide, Insecticide

Fungicide, etc.)


EPA No. or Trade name

and Formulation


Form Purchased

(Liquid or Dry)


Where Purchased

[Ask ONLY if EPA No.

cannot be reported.]






















APPLICATIONS CODES for column 9


[ENUMERATOR NOTE:

Use these columns only if

TOTAL COST

(item 4 on next page)

cannot be provided.]



1 Broadcast, ground without incorporation

2 Broadcast, ground with incorporation

3 Broadcast, by aircraft

4 In seed furrow

5 In irrigation water

6 Chisel/injected or knifed in

7 Banded in or over row

8 Foliar or directed spray

9 Spot treatments








↓



9

10

11

12


OPTIONAL ITEM 4







What was the cost per unit of the product?







L

I

N

E

How

was this

product

applied?



[Enter code

from above.]

How many

acres in this

field were

treated with

this product?

How many

times was it

applied?

Were these

applications

made by---


1 Operator, partner

or family member?

2 Custom applicator?

3 Employee/Other?



UNIT CODE

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER UNIT

1 Pounds

12 Gallons

13 Quarts

14 Pints

15 Liquid Ounces

28 Dry Ounces

30 Grams

ACRES

NUMBER



01

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

02

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

03

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

04

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

05

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

06

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

07

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

08

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

09

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

10

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

11

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

12

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

13

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82

14

76

77

.___

79

80


81

.___ ___

82





3. Were any chemicals, biocontrols, or pesticides applied by custom applicators?

YES – [Continue]

NO – [Go to item 4]

OFFICE USE

a. Are you able to report the cost of chemical, biocontrol, and pesticide products and custom application separately?

0324

YES – [Continue]

NO – [Go to item 4]

b. Excluding the cost of the chemical, biocontrol, and pesticide products,

how much was spent for custom application of such materials on this field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

0331

.___ ___


0332

4. What was the TOTAL COST of all chemical, biocontrol, or pesticide

products applied to this field? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs, defoliants, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, surfactants, wetting agents, growth regulators, and materials applied before planting and during 2015 fallow period. Exclude seed treatments.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

0334

.___ ___


0335

a. How much was spent for herbicide products applied to this field?

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

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS


3034

.___ ___


3035


b. How much was spent for insecticide products applied to this field?

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

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS


3036

.___ ___


3037



NOTE 1: If respondent cannot report TOTAL COST, itemize cost for each product in optional columns in Biocontrol or Pesticide Table.

NOTE 2: If custom applied and the costs for materials can be separated from application costs, include the cost for materials only.

Otherwise, report both the material and application costs in item 4.




E

PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES---SELECTED FIELD

E

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

used on this field for the 2020 corn crop. By pests, we mean WEEDS, INSECTS, and DISEASES.






[ENUMERATOR ACTION: Were PESTICIDE applications reported in Section D?]

YES – [Continue]

NO – [Go to item 6]

CODE

1. Was weather data used to assist in determining either the need or when to make pesticide applications? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0800

2. Were any biological pesticides such as Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), insect growth regulators, neem or other natural/biological based products sprayed or applied to manage pests in this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0801

3. Were pesticides with different mechanisms of action rotated or tank mixed for the primary purpose of keeping pests from becoming resistant to pesticides? . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0802

[ENUMERATOR ACTION: Were HERBICIDE (pesticide product codes 40000-49999)

applications reported in Section D, item 1, column 2?]

YES – [Continue]

NO – [Go to item 6]

4. Were herbicides applied to this corn field BEFORE weeds emerged?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0803

5. Were herbicides applied to this corn field AFTER weeds emerged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0805




6. In 2020, how was this field

primarily scouted for insects,

weeds, diseases, and/or beneficial

organisms? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 By deliberately going to the field specifically for scouting activities [Enter code 1 and go to item 7.]


2 By conducting general observations while performing routine tasks [Enter code 2 and go to item 9.]


3 This field was not scouted.

[Enter code 3 and go to item 15.]


CODE

. . . .

0808



7. Was an established scouting process (systematic sampling, recording counts, etc.) used

or were insect traps used in this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0809

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


CODE

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

YES = 1

0810

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

YES = 1

0811


9. Were records kept for this field to track the activity or numbers of weeds, insects or diseases? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

CODE

0823




10. Did you use published information on infestation thresholds to determine when

to take measures to manage pests in this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0824






11. Do you believe that rootworms damaged corn grown on this field? . . . . . .

YES = 1

1923

[If Item 11 is YES, Continue. Else go to Item 12.]


COUNT

a. If you believe that rootworm damage lead to lodging, approximately how many stalks were lodged?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1924




b. If you believe that rootworm damage stunted plant growth, approximately how many stalks were affected?. . . .

1


2

3

One node eaten back to 1.5 inches of the stalk

Two complete nodes eaten

Three or more nodes eaten

. . . . .

CODE

1925




1

2

3

12. Was this corn field scouted for--

YES = 1

[If YES, ask---]

What was the

infestation level for [column 1]?—


1 Worse than normal

2 Normal

3 Less than normal


CODE

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

Who did the majority of the scouting

for [column 1]?


  1. Operator, partner or family member

  2. An employee

  3. Farm supply or chemical dealer

  4. Independent crop consultant or

commercial scout

CODE

a. Weeds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0812

0813

0814

b. Insects or mites?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0815

0816

0817

(i) Corn borer

1731

1732

1733

(ii) Corn rootworm

1734

1735

1736

c. Other insects

1708

1738

1712

d. Diseases?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0818

0819

0820


[If scouted by crop consultant or commercial scout, ask item 13;

else go to item 14.]




13. How much was charged for the scouting services for this field?

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

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

0821

.___ ___


0822


OFFICE USE

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

. . . . . .

0333






14. Did you use field mapping of previous weed problems to assist you in making weed management decisions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0825




15. Did you do any of the following other type(s) of pest management practices for the specific
purpose of managing or reducing the spread of pests in this field?

[Enter code “1” for all that apply.]

CODE

a. Use the services of a diagnostic laboratory for pest identification or
soil plant tissue pest analysis for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0841

b. Plow down crop residue (using conventional tillage)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0842

c. Remove/burn down crop residue?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0843

d. Rotate crops in this field during the past three years?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0844

e. Maintain ground covers, mulches, or other physical barriers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0845

f. Choose crop variety because of specific resistance to a certain pest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0846

g. Use no-till or minimum till?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0847

h. Plan planting locations to avoid cross infestation of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0848

i. Adjust planting or harvesting dates?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0849

j. Chop, spray, mow, plow, or burn field edges, lanes, ditches,
roadways, or fence lines?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0850

k. Clean equipment and field implements after completing field work to reduce
the spread of pests?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0851

l. Adjust row spacing, plant density or row directions?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0852

m. Have the seed treated for insect or disease control
after you purchased the seed for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0854

n. Maintain a beneficial insect or vertebrate habitat?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0855

o. Use a flamer to kill weeds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0857

p. Maintain buffer strips or border rows to isolate corn from non-organic crops or land,

or did you take a buffer harvest?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0856

q. Plant earlier or later to avoid weeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0865


16. Were any beneficial organisms (insects, nematodes, fungi) applied

or released in this field to manage pests? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0853

17. Were floral lures, attractants, repellants, pheromone traps or other biological pest controls used on this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0858


[If item 16 or item 17 is YES, ask--]




a. What were the TOTAL materials and application costs

for all biological pest controls for this field?

Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Include cost for beneficial organisms (insects, nematodes, and fungi).

Exclude biological pesticides previously reported.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS


0859

.___ ___


0860



CODE

18. Was a trap crop (excluding fallow) grown to help manage insects in this field? . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0863



CODE

19. Was this field left in fallow in 2015 to help manage insects on this field? . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0864



20. Were water management practices such as irrigation scheduling, controlled

drainage, or treatment of retention water used on this field to manage pests

or toxin-producing fungi and bacteria? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1


0861




21. Was protection of beneficial organisms a factor in your pest control decisions
for this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1765

[If Item 21 is YES, continue. Else go to Item 22.]



a. Did you change timing of, reduce application rate of, or eliminate a

pesticide application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1766

b. Did you change to an alternative pesticide, biocontrol, or non-pesticide practice?. . . . . . .

YES = 1

1767

22. Did you cultivate this field for weed control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2453

[If YES, ask--]


NUMBER

a. How many times?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2454




24. Did you use a soil-insecticide or insecticidal seed treatment in the refuge in 2020? . . . .

YES = 1

1765



UNIT CODES


UNITS PER ACRE

1

2

3

4

POUNDS

CWT

TONS

BUSHELS

25. If untreated (either with insecticide or Bt seed), how much yield loss (e.g. bushels per acre) do you think the CORN BORERS would most likely cause on this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2670

.___

2671




26. If untreated (either with insecticides or Bt seed), how much yield loss (e.g. bushels per acre) do you think the CORN ROOTWORMS would most likely cause on this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2672

.___

2673


27. If untreated (either with herbicides, tillage, or cultivation), how much yield loss (e.g. bushels per acre) do you think weeds would most likely cause on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


.___





CODE

28. Did pests (weeds, insects, pathogens, animals) cause any yield loss on this field in spite of your pest control efforts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0827

[If YES, ask--]



a. How much yield loss do you think was caused by all pests on this field in spite of the management practices you used to reduce those losses?




CODE


UNITS PER

ACRE


TOTAL UNITS



1

2

BUSHELS

TONS

. . . .

828

AND

829

OR

830










29. If you used genetically engineered, glyphosate resistant seeds on this field in 2020, indicate the number of consecutive years you have planted genetically engineered, glyphosate-resistant seeds. [Note: A producer who used HT corn in 2020 and 2015, but conventional corn in 2014, has used genetically engineered, glyphosate resistant seeds for “2” consecutive years.]


NUMBER OF YEARS

1970


YEAR

a. What year did you first plant any glyphosate resistant seeds on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1971


___ ___ ___ ___



CODE

30. Have you noticed a decline in the effectiveness of glyphosate (e.g. Roundup) in controlling weeds in this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0834

[If item 27= YES, continue. If item 27 = NO, go to item 30.]

YEAR

a. What was the first year you noticed a decline in effectiveness of glyphosate in

controlling weeds on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0835


___ ___ ___ ___

31. After noticing the decline in the effectiveness of glyphosate in controlling weeds on

this field, did you--

CODE

a. stop planting glyphosate resistant crops?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0837

b. change tillage practices?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

0839


32. Have any of the following herbicides been used since 2016?

2020

Yes=1

2019

Yes=1

2018

Yes=1

2017

Yes=1

2016

Yes=1

Glyphosate






Glufosinate






Dicamba






2, 4-D















CODE

33. Have Herbicide Tolerant seeds been planted on this field any time since 2016?. . . . . .

YES = 1

0834

[If item 33= YES, continue. If item 33 = NO, go to item 36.]



Have you noticed a decline in the effectiveness of this herbicide in controlling weeds in this field?

Yes=1

What was the first year you noticed a decline in the effectiveness of herbicides in controlling weeds in this field?

After noticing the decline in the effectiveness of the herbicide in controlling weeds on this field, did you--

Stop planting herbicide resistant crops with this trait? Yes=1

Change tillage practices?

Yes=1

Switch to an alternative herbicide?

Yes=1

Glyphosate






Glufosinate






Dicamba






2, 4-D






Sulfonylurea (STS) (soybean)











34. Considering each year you planted a glyphosate resistant crop on this field, have you ever used the following practices in order to reduce the rate that glyphosate resistance develops in weeds on this field?

1

2

3

4

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE


How often did you use this practice on this field?

Did the cost of managing weeds on this field increase as a result of your use of the practice?




1 Every Year

2 Every Other Year

3 Multiple Years

4 One Year


1 Yes

2 No

3 Don’t Know


YES = 1

CODE

CODE

a. Control weeds early

0886

2871

0878

b. Control weed escapes

0887

2872

0879

c. Clean equipment between moving from one field to the next

0888

2873

0880

d. Use herbicides other than glyphosate

0889

2874

0881

e. Use tillage

0890

2875

0882

f. Use the herbicide label recommended application rate

0891

2876

0883

g. Rotate crops

0892

2877

0884

[If item 30 column 2 contains at least one “1”, ask: otherwise go to item 32.]

35. Considering the above practices (i.e. a-g) do you believe resistance management practices are or would be more effective in reducing the rate that herbicide resistance develops in weeds on this field if operators of nearby farms also use them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 – Yes

2 – No

3 – Don’t Know

4 – The nearest farm is too far

away to affect this field

. . . . . . .


CODE

0088




36. Did you plant genetically-engineered rootworm-resistant seed on this field in 2020? .

YES = 1

2926



YEARS

a. How many consecutive years have you used rootworm resistant seeds on this field?. . . .


2927

[If Item 32a is greater than 1, continue. Otherwise go to Section F.]



b. Have you ever switched from a rootworm resistant seed with one mode of action (MOA) to a pyramided rootworm resistant seed? Note: Pyramided seeds have multiple MOAs.

YES = 1

2928

[If Item 32b is YES, ask--]


YEAR

c. What year did you switch from a rootworm resistant seed with one MOA to a pyramided rootworm resistant seed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


2929



Completion Code for

Pest Management Data


1 Incomplete/Refusal

0500





F

FIELD OPERATIONS--SELECTED FIELD

F

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

by machines on this field for the 2020 corn crop. Please…


CHECK LIST

► begin with the first field operation after harvest of previous crop,

including operations for a cover crop established since the previous crop

harvested [if fallow during 2019, list operations starting

with fall 2018];

Include all field work using machines for---

Land Forming/Levee Building

Tillage

Preparing for Irrigation

Planting

Fertilizer & Pesticide applications

Harvesting & Hauling

to storage or first point of sale

Exclude

Lime & Gypsum/landplaster applications

Compost & Non-Commercial Manure applications

► list the operations in order through harvest and hauling of this crop

to storage or first point of sale; and

► maintain the order of tandem hook-ups.


CODES FOR COLUMN 5


1 You (the Operator)

2 Partner

3 Unpaid Worker

4 Paid Part-time or Seasonal Worker

5 Paid Full-time Worker

6 Custom Applicator





OFFICE USE

LINES IN TABLE

0499






[IF CUSTOM (column 5 = code 6 ), skip columns 6-11]


2

3

4

5

6

7

8 OR 9

10

11

L

I

N

E

S

E

Q

U

E

N

C

E

What operation or equipment was used?

[Record machine

code

from

Respondent

Booklet.]

Who was

the machine

operator-

[Enter

code

from

above.]

What

was the

size or

swath

of the

[machine]

used?

[Record size unit code.]


1 Feet

2 Row

3 Moldboard
(bottoms)

Hauling

4 Pounds

5 Bushels

6 Tons

How

many

acres

were

covered?


[Exclude

land forming

and

hauling

operations]

How many TOTAL HOURS were spent on land forming, or hauling?

[Example: backhoes, disk border maker, ditcher, rear mounted blade, trucks, wagons, forklifts, etc.]

Which Power Source

was used? 1/


Tractors:

1= (<40 HP)

2= (40-99 HP)

3= (100-149 HP)

4= (150-199 HP)

5= (>=200 HP)

Other:

66=Animal Drawn

77=Pick-up

99=Self Propelled

1/

What was the fuel type of the tractor?


[Record fuel type only if Power code equals 1-5]


1=diesel

2=gasoline

3=LP gas

4=other

No.

No.


CODE

CODE


CODE

ACRES

HOURS

CODE

CODE

01

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

02

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

03

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

04

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

05

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

06

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

07

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

08

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

09

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

10

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

11

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

12

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

13

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

14

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

15

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

16

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

17

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

18

87


88

89

90

91

92

.___

93

94

95

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

OFFICE USE


0400




2. Now I need some additional information about your labor.

Please report the paid and unpaid labor that worked on this field to produce the 2020 corn crop.

(Exclude labor that was reported for field work performed by machines.)




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

TYPE OF WORKERS

1

2

3

scouting for

weeds, insects

and diseases?


HOURS

irrigating?




HOURS

performing

other work

by hand?


HOURS

You (the operator)

1101


1102


1103


Partner(s)

1104


1105


1106


Unpaid workers

1107


1108


1109


Paid part-time or seasonal workers
(Exclude custom and contract labor)

1110


1111


1112


Paid full-time workers
(Exclude custom and contract labor)

1113


1114


1115






DOLLARS & CENTS

PER HOUR

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

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

1119

.___ ___


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER HOUR

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

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

1118

.___ ___


CODE


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

YES = 1

1116


[If YES, ask ---

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

a. What was the average cost per acre for this contract labor?

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

1117

.___ ___



PERCENT

6. What percent of the total number of unpaid hours worked on this field was performed by workers under 16 years of age? (Estimates of labor costs for unpaid workers are based on

off-farm wage rates, which are different for workers under 16 relative to those 16 and older.) . . . . . . .

1120




7. Now I need some information on how much was spent (or will be spent) for custom services used on this

field for the 2020 corn crop.


1


CUSTOM SERVICE



Which of the following services were performed

for the 2020 corn crop on this field?




 [Check box for each service performed; refer to item 1 if necessary.]

2

Including

operator, landlord,

and contractor costs,

how much was spent

for [column 1] on

this field for the 2020

corn crop?


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

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

__ __.__ __ X ___________ =___________÷ ____________ = __ __.__ __

(Cost per hour X Total hours = Total dollars ÷ Total acres in the field = Dollars & cents per acre) . . .

1121

.___ ___

b. Custom cultivating?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1122

.___ ___

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

1123

.___ ___

d. Custom harvesting?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1124

.___ ___

e. Custom hauling from field to storage or point of first sale?

__ __.__ __ X _____________ ÷ ____________ = __ __.__ __

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

1126

.___ ___

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

__ __.__ __ X _____________ ÷ ____________ = __ __.__ __

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

1127

.___ ___


CODE


8. Was the corn harvested and hauled from this field dried (or will be dried) before it was sold or stored? YES=1




9. Did you hire any technical or consultant services to make recommendations

(such as for nutrient, pest control, irrigation, or precision farming) for this field?

YES – [Continue] NO – [Go to item 10]


Which of the following services did you obtain?


CODE


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

YES = 1

1129


b. Soil or tissue sample collection?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1130


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

YES = 1

1131


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

YES = 1

1132


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

YES = 1

1133


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

YES = 1

1134


g. Other custom or technical service? [Specify: __________________________]

. . . .

YES = 1

1135



10. If YES to any of these services, what was the cost for all of these services? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Exclude cost of

soil/tissue tests or scouting cost reported earlier. Do not report costs for any of these services if they were previously reported as part of the costs of materials and/or application.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

1136

.___ ___


1137






CODE

11. Were there (or will there be) any data collection tools (yield monitors, GPS mapping, etc.) used during field operations on this corn field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2460

[If YES, continue; else go to Item 12]

Please report the data collection technologies you used on this field to produce this crop. Also indicate if the data is collected with Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates and if the data will be used to create a map. (In the fifth column, report how much it would cost you to replace the data collection tool. In the sixth column, report the annual costs of using the data collection tool. Include custom service fees, data subscriptions, and online tool subscriptions. If the replacement cost or annual fee does not apply to a particular data collection tool, leave that row blank.)

1

2

3

4

5

6

Data Collection Tool

Tool Used

Collected with GPS

Data was/will be used to create a map

Replacement Cost

Annual Fee


YES = 1

YES = 1

Yes = 1

Total dollars

total dollars

a. Yield monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2461

2462

2463



b. Soil tests on core sample (performed on-farm or sent out to a laboratory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2464

2465

2466



c. Soil sensor tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2467

2468

2469



d. Hard-wired crop condition sensors. . . . . . . . . . .

2470

2471

2472



e. Wireless crop condition sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . .

2473

2474

2475



f. Drones, aircraft or satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2476

2477

2478



g. Custom service applications (data from completed work on your field). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2479

2480

2481



h. Public data downloaded from online sources. . .

2482

2483

2484



12. Please report how your farm data will be stored and accessed. [Enter code “1” for all that apply.]

a. Did you access the data collected from this field on a--


CODE

(i) Paper hard copy?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2485

(ii) Personal computer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2486

(iii) Mobile device?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2487

b. Did you access the data collected from this field through an agricultural technology provider website?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2488

[If item 12b = 1 continue, otherwise go to item 13]



c. Did you opt-out of allowing your agricultural technology provider website to share data collected from this field with any third party?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2489

d. Did you share any of the data collected from this field with a third party through an agricultural technology provider website?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2490



13. Did you obtain crop management recommendations (data interpretation) based on that data you collected from--[Enter code “1” for all that apply.]


a. Input dealers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2491


b. Integrated input providers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2492


c. Custom service providers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2493


d. USDA/University extension services?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2494





[If crop management recommendations were obtained, ask--]

DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS


e. What was the cost for all of these services? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Do not report costs for any of these services if they were previously reported as part of the costs of materials and/or application). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3150

.____ ____


3151

14. Did you use the yield monitor information to--- [Enter code “1” for all that apply.]

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

YES = 1

1140

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

YES = 1

1141

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

YES = 1

1144

(iv) Help determine input use for management zones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1


(v) other uses [specify:] ________________________________________

. . . . . . .

YES = 1

1147

15. Was any of the following GPS-enabled (Global Positioning System) equipment used to produce crops on this field? [Enter code “1” for all that apply.]


CODE


a. Light Bar?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2148


b. “Smart” technologies like Google Glass or other heads-up cab control displays?. . . . . . . .

YES = 1

2149


c. Other GPS-enabled equipment?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1158


d. Any farming-specific apps for phones and tablets?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1

1152





[If GPS-enabled, ask--]

DOLLARS & CENTS PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

e. What was the cost to purchase and install all GPS-enabled equipment? (Include cost for GPS receiver and annual GPS subscription fee, and operator, landlord, and contractor costs. Do not report costs for any of this equipment if they were previously reported as part of the costs of materials and/or application.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.____ ____










CODE


16. Was guidance auto-steering (excluding Light Bar) used on this field?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1



[If 16=1, ask--]




a Was the guidance auto-steering equipment: . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  1. New

  2. Used

3 Leased

. . . .



b. Was the guidance auto-steering equipment:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1





YEAR


b. What year was guidance auto-steering first purchased?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .








DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS


c. What is the replacement cost for guidance auto-steering equipment?. . . .



.___ ___





DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

d. What is the annual fee for guidance auto-steering?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



.___ ___




CODE

17. Was a variable rate applicator used on this field? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YES = 1


[If YES, continue; else go to Section G]

Please report the variable rate applicator types you used on this field to produce this crop. If a particular row’s variable rate applicator was not used, leave that row blank.

1

2

3

4

5

Was a variable rate applicator used on this field for:

Was this applicator


1 Sensor-based

2 GPS-based

3 Both

4 Neither

Was this applicator



1 New

2 Used

3 Leased

What year was the applicator first used?

Year

Premium paid for the applicator total dollars








a. Seeding





b. Fertilizer/lime applications





c. Pesticide applications










G

IRRIGATION

G

1. How many acres in this field were irrigated for the 2020 corn crop?

[If none, go to Conclusion]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACRES

1160

.___


2. Now, I have some questions about irrigation systems and water used on this field

for the 2020 corn crop.

↓

UNIT

SYSTEM 1

SYSTEM 2

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

this field? [Show System Type Codes in the Respondent Booklet. Enter System Type Code for up to two systems covering the most field acres.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYSTEM

TYPE

CODE

1161

1175

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

the entire growing season? (Include ALL water used from both on-farm and off-farm sources.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INCHES

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL

ACRE-FEET

1162

1176

1163

1177

[If operator cannot provide item 2b, ask (i) & (ii), else go to 2c]




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

apply water to this field during the corn growing season?. . . . . . .

TOTAL

HOURS

1164

1178

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

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1165

1179

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

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

PERCENT

1166

1180

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

corn growing season using this system? (Include any pre-plant irrigation.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NUMBER OF

IRRIGATIONS

1167

1181

e. Was the pump type---

[If more than one pump in the system, enter type for pump closest to water source.]

  1. TURBINE?

  2. SUBMERSIBLE?

  3. CENTRIFUGAL?

  4. BOOSTER?

  5. SIPHON?

99 NO PUMP?

[If code 99, go to item j.]

CODE

1168

1182

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

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1169

1183

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

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

POUNDS

PER

SQUARE INCH

1170

1184

h. What was the primary motor type

used to pump the water?

  1. DIESEL

  2. GASOLINE

  3. LP GAS

  4. NATURAL GAS

  5. ELECTRICITY

  6. SOLAR POWER

CODE

1171

1185

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

HORSEPOWER

1172

1186

j. [If NO PUMP was used (item 2e = 99), ask---]

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

GALLONS

PER MINUTE

1173

1187

k. How many other acres on this operation were irrigated using this field’s irrigation system during the 2020 growing season? (Exclude this field.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACRES

1174

.____

1188

.____


DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE

OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

3. What was the cost of the fuel or electricity used to irrigate this field?

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

1189

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1190




4. Was any water purchased to irrigate this field? (Include landlord's share and purchases

from all sources.)

YES – [Enter code 1 and continue.] NO – [Go to item 5.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1191

a. What was the total cost for the water purchased for this field

during the 2020 growing season? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs and ditch maintenance costs for this field.). . . . . . . . . . .

DOLLARS & CENTS

PER ACRE OR

TOTAL DOLLARS

1193

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1194

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

TOTAL DOLLARS

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

1201

[If POLY PIPE system was used (item 2a = 14) ask---]

TOTAL DOLLARS

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

2020 growing season? (Include operator, landlord, and contractor costs.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1202

[If GATED PIPE system was used (item 2a = 15 or 16), ask---]

INCHES

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

1203


FEET

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

1204

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

YES – [Enter code 1 and continue] NO – [Go to item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1205


NUMBER

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

1206


INCHES

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

1207

c. What was the average pumping depth of these wells during the irrigation season?

[Pumping depth is the depth to water at the start of the irrigation season, plus an average decline in the water level caused by pumping during the irrigation season.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEET

1208

d. Were other fields irrigated using water pumped from wells that supplied

water to the selected field?

YES – [Enter code 1 and continue] NO – [Go to item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CODE

1210

e. Excluding this field, how many other acres on this operation were irrigated

using the same wells during the 2020 growing season?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACRES

1211

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9. Was any additional mainline or lateral pipe used to carry water from the source to the

system in this field? (Include underground pipe. Exclude any system pipe within the selected field.)

YES – [Continue] NO – [Go to Conclusion]


INCHES

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

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

1212


FEET

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

1213





CONCLUSION


LOCATION OF SELECTED FIELD

1. I need to locate the selected field of corn on this map.

COUNTY NAME

OFFICE USE

COUNTY FIPS CODE

2. What county is the selected corn field in?. . . . . . . . . .



0010





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


FOR STATES WITH GPS UNITS ONLY


LATITUDE


LONGITUDE

Field location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

N

0054

___ ___. ___ ___. ___ ___

W

0055

___ ___ ___. ___ ___. ___ ___




d d m m s s



d d d m m s s

3. [ENUMERATOR ACTION: Mark map to indicate where the selected corn field is located.
Be sure the “X” marked on map is in the county identified above.]

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

or March 2017 to collect it. I’ll call you then to set up a time that is good for you.

5. To receive the complete results of this survey on the release date, go to

www.nass.usda.gov/results/. Would you rather have a brief summary

mailed to you at a later date?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


CODE

YES = 1

9990



HH MM

6. ENDING TIME [MILITARY]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0005


__ __ __ __




RECORDS USE

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

CODE

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

YES = 1

0011

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

YES = 1

0012

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

YES = 1

0013


NUMBER

SUPPLEMENTS USED

FERTILIZER

APPLICATIONS

0041

8. [Record the total number of each type of supplement

used to complete this interview.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PESTICIDE

APPLICATIONS

0042


FIELD

OPERATIONS

0043



Reported by:__________________________________

9910


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M M D D

9911



Telephone: (______)____________

OFFICE USE

R. Unit

Ptr 1 Str

Ptr 2 Str

Ptr 3 Str

Ptr 4 Str

OPS

SSO 1

ADJ

Optional Use

9921

9922

9923

9927

9928

923

9907

922

9906

9916

Response

Respondent

Mode

Enum.

POID

1-Comp

2-R

3-Inac

4-Office Hold

9901

1-Op/Mgr

2-Sp

3-Acct/Bkpr

4-Partner

9-Other

9902

2-Tel

3-Face-to-Face

9903

9998

9989


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Eval.

Change

9900

9985



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