USDA releases key data on farming and watersheds
By Farms.com
The 2022 Census of Agriculture Watersheds Report by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), an essential resource for analyzing agricultural impacts on watershed regions, was recently released.
This report is a pivotal part of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, providing comprehensive data on farms, land usage, and environmental practices across different watersheds.
Joseph Parsons, NASS Administrator, highlighted the report’s capacity to enrich our understanding of agricultural impacts on water bodies through detailed, localized data.
This publication provides insights into farm operations, land in farms, and the usage of fertilizers and chemicals, which are critical for evaluating the ecological health of watersheds.
The data serves a wide audience, from researchers to farmers, aiding in the assessment of agricultural practices' effects on the environment. This information is crucial for developing policies and programs that aim to mitigate adverse impacts and promote sustainable agriculture.
Available on the NASS website, this report is part of a broader effort to provide stakeholders with the tools needed to make informed decisions about agricultural and environmental management.
Upcoming publications from the 2022 ag census will further expand on these insights, providing more detailed data on various agricultural topics.