USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service To Work With Sheep And Goat Producers
Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 -- 8:29 AM
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will spend much of the coming weeks working with sheep and goat producers from across the country to get an idea of how many animals they have in their operations.Wisconsin Ag Connection reports that Wisconsin operators surveyed will be asked to provide information about their sheep and goat inventories, counts of lambs and kids born during 2018, and production and prices received for wool and mohair. In Wisconsin, NASS will contact about 600 operations to request their responses to the survey. Bussler says accurate data on sheep and goat inventory, as well as wool production, is a significant decision making tool for USDA and the industry to be more responsive to domestic and international markets and consumer needs.
He adds that the information can also help create public appreciation for the many benefits of U.S. sheep and goats and their needed products. NASS will offers the option for farmers to respond online, by telephone, mail, or a personal interview with a local representative. The results of the funding will be posted in late-January.
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