USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced March 19 that it plans to reinstate several data collection programs and reports, including the July Cattle inventory report.
In addition to the Cattle report, set to be released on July 25, the agency will reinstate county estimate reports for crops and livestock in May. Last April, USDA announced it would discontinue several reports after budget cuts.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) said the discontinued reports have provided critical data to farmers and ranchers for years. “The return of the July Cattle report and County Estimates is a big win for cattle producers who utilize these reports to efficiently run their operations and make important marketing decisions,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer.
