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USDA conducts Pennsylvania custom rates survey for first time since 2016
We have contacted Pennsylvanian farmers and agri-businesses for the 2022 Custom Rates Survey. The survey is a comprehensive assessment of custom crop and livestock service work offered in the state during 2022. The most recent crop and livestock custom rates data available are from 2016. This year, persons involved in agriculture in Pennsylvania can show how hiring custom services on farms has changed.
We have contacted about 4,000 farmers and agri-businesses in Pennsylvania starting in early August with a postcard. Survey respondents are encouraged to use the new Respondent Portal at agcounts.usda.gov. The postcard will contain a unique survey code and instructions on how to respond online. On the portal, they can complete their survey, track upcoming surveys, access data visualizations and reports of interest, link to other USDA agencies, and more.
Survey results will be published in the Pennsylvania Custom Rates report to be released in December 2023.
USDA forecasts U.S. corn up and soybean production down from 2022
The Crop Production report issued Aug. 11 forecasted corn production up and soybean production down from last year.