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AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL USAGE DATA
Description:
This report, which summarizes the use of agricultural chemicals is issued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) as part of its series on Agricultural Chemical Usage. Other publications in the series present statistics for on-farm agricultural chemical usage for field crops, vegetables, and fruits. Information in this report is provided from a survey funded by the USDA Pesticide Data Program. The purpose of the Pesticide Data Program is to provide reliable pesticide use statistics and enhance the quality of information on pesticide residues in food. Multiple agencies within the USDA administer this program. This data series addresses the increased public interest in agricultural chemical use and provides the means for government agencies to respond effectively to food safety and water quality issues. NASS collects on-farm agricultural chemical use information to support the evaluation of food safety and water quality issues. The Economic Research Service (ERS) conducts research on the impact of alternative pesticide regulations, policies, and practices. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) conducts a pesticide residue monitoring program.
