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# Agricultural Chemical Use Program Statistics 

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### The NASS Agricultural Chemical Use Program is USDA's official source of statistics about on-farm chemical use and pest management practices . Since 1990 , NASS has surveyed U . S . farmers to collect information on the chemical ingredients they apply to agricultural commodities through fertilizers and pesticides. On a rotating basis , the program currently includes fruits ; vegetables ; major field crops such as cotton , corn , potatoes , soybeans , and wheat ; and nursery and floriculture crops . Read more about tbe Agricultural Chemical Use Program http s:l/www. nass. usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_N ASS_S urveys/Chemical _Use/[5 /23 /20 16 9 : 17 :46 AM]NASS -Surveys (Chemical Use) 

### If you prefer , you may submit your comments by fax at 202-690-0675 or by U . S . Postal Service to : USDA-NASS Chemical Use Team 1400 Independence Ave , SW South Building -- Room 6055 Washington , D .C . 20250-2052 Please include your phone number and email so we can follow up . 

# Contact Information For more information on NASS ' Agricultural Chemical Use Program contact the Environmental and Demographics Section at (202) 720-0684 or by email at scott.shimmin@nass . usda .gov . 

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# About the Agricultural Chemical Use Program The program also collects information on the pest management practices farmers implement to reduce their dependence on agricultural chemicals (e .g ., practices that make pesticides more effective or are an alternative to pesticides) . Historically , data were also periodically collected on chemicals used post harvest and in livestock production . Data through 2010 continue to be available. About the Data 

### Each survey focuses on the top-producing states that together account for the majority of U . S . acres or production of the surveyed commodity . Data are available at the state level for all surveyed states , as well as at a multi-state level i ncluding all surveyed states . Data items published include : • Percentage acreage treated , number of applications , rates of application , and total amounts applied of the primary macronutrients nitrogen (N) , phosphate (P20 5 ) , 

### and potash (K20) 

### as well as (since 2005) the secondary macronutrient sulfur (S). Available annually for field crops, intermittently for fruits and vegetables . 

### • Percentage acreage or production treated , number of applications , rates of application , and total amounts applied of the individual active ingredients composing all registered pesticides used . Active ingredients are classified as herbicides , fungicides , insecticides , or other (regulators , desiccants , etc .), according to the pesticide product classification . Rates and amounts applied are published in the acid or metallic equivalent , as applicable . Selected items available for all commodity programs. 

### • Percentage acreage or production treated , and percentage of total operations using a selection of pest management practices fitting under the PAMS (prevention , avoidance , monitoring , and suppression) classification . Selected items available for all commodity programs except livestock. Who Uses the Data? 

### NASS collects information directly from growers , who participate voluntarily and on a confidential basis . The data are fact-based and report actual chemical use . The growers benefit directly and indirectly when public and private organizations rely on these accurate , timely data in making decisions about health , environment , safety , trade , and other issues . Some examples of how the data are used • USDA 

### -to evaluate the safety of the nation's food supply , assess risks and benefits , make decisions about product registrations , quantify the benefits of conservation practices , and market commodities internationally . • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)- 

### to assess the quality of the nation 's streams , rivers , and groundwater; the https: //www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide

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