National Agricultural Statistics Service: Research and Perspective on the Use of Previously Reported Data During Data Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) surveys farmers and ranchers across the United States and Puerto Rico in order to estimate crop production and number of livestock, to assess production practices, and to identify economic trends. This report is a culmination of NASS research over the years on the use of previously reported data (PRD) in an attempt to improve the data collected.