Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form QID 2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Wheat Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Cattle Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Barley Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Sorghum Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Dairy Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Rice Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Corn Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form QID 2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Farm Production Expenditures 2023 Summary - 07-26-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
Farm Production Expenditures Methodology and Quality Measures - 07-26-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
0275 - ARMS Door Hanger - Example.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Economic Surveys 2026 - PartB - 05-13-2026.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Economic Surveys 2026 - PartA - 05-13-2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
Quick Stats Only.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - 20XX Sample Reminder Text Message Sent to Respondents .pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Respondent Booklet Example.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275- 20XX Sample Reminder E-Mail Sent to Respondents.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Pressure Sealed Envelope - Example.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275- ARMS 3 Reminder Letter Example 2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Cover Letter - Example.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 News Release - Example.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Flyer.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS Brochure.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - ARMS 3 Backgrounder.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Farm Production Expenditures 2024 Summary - 07-26-2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Reassessing Nonresponse Bias and Calibration in 2020 ARMS Phase III - July, 2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Farm Production Expenditures Methodology and Quality Measures - 07-25-2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
Title 18 USC - Sec 1905 - Disclosure (2).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 43 USC Sec 1905 Grazing Fees.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 36 - Section 222.51 - Grazing Fee Calculation.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Public Law 104-170 - Food Quality Protection Act of 1996.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Public Law 115-435 - Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 3601.1 - General Statement of Public Information (FOIA).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 2204(a) Gen Duties.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 35 Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 1441(a)-Price Support Levels.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 2276-Confidentiality[1] - Section 1770 of Food Security Act (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
Title 7 USC - Sec 7998-Net Farm Income .pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
0275 - Scientific Integrity Statement.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
NASDA - 004 Revised - Dec 2020.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available
PIA - NASS DA MA PIA v2_2 - Dec 1, 2017 (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
259148	Non-Responses	Other-Other: Non-Response Statement	Modified
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Wheat Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Cattle Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Barley Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Sorghum Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Dairy Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Rice Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Corn Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Form and Instruction	Modified	2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report
259116	Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0275	ICR Reference No: 202605-0535-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202601-0535-033
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/26/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	222,786	195,902
Time Burden (Hours)	76,964	70,556
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a three-year renewal for a data collection series focused on production practices and chemical use. This renewal seeks continued authority to conduct the Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS) Phase 3 survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 35 Name of Law: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938
   US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
   US Code: 7 USC 1441 Name of Law: Proce Support Levels
   US Code: 7 USC 7998 Name of Law: Estimates of Farm Income
   US Code: 7 USC 136i-2 Name of Law: Collection of Pesticide Use Information
   US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: CIPSEA
   US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information
   PL: Pub.L. 104 - 170 101 Name of Law: Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
   US Code: 43 USC 1905 Name of Law: Grazing Fees
   US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
   US Code: 36 USC 222.51 Name of Law: Grazing Fees
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 237	12/05/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 28549	05/18/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys	QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID	2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Corn Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Rice Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Dairy Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Sorghum Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Barley Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Cattle Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Wheat Practices Cost and Returns Report
Non-Responses

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	222,786	195,902	0	26,884	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	76,964	70,556	0	6,408	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The revised average annual burden is projected at 76,964 hours, representing an increase of 6,408 hours over the current estimate of 70,556 hours. This increase is primarily due to the commodity rotation schedule and an increased sample size for the Contractor Expense Survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,400,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/26/2026

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