USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service is currently running the 2016 Cash Rents County estimates survey. USDA Farm Service Agency and many other USDA agencies rely on the results of this survey to help develop and administer Federal farm programs, included using it to set the Conservation Reserve Program rental rates for cropland and marginal pastureland.
To collect this information, NASS asks a sampling of farmers and ranchers to respond to the Cash Rents and Leases survey each year. NASS will collect cash rent data through July 1. If you received the Cash Rents and Leases survey, please respond either online, or via mail and telephone ((800) 727-9540).
If you would prefer to fill the survey out at your local USDA Service Center you can contact your local FSA Office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
For additional information about this survey, please visit: www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/Cash_Rents_by_County/index.php