National Survey Collects Detailed Farm Cost And Income Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is launching the third and final phase of the 2025 Agricultural Resource Management Survey beginning in late December. This phase focuses on collecting detailed information about farm economics across the United States.
Over the next several months, NASS will gather data related to farm production costs, expenses, and financial conditions. The information collected will help improve understanding of farm operations and support research that informs agricultural policies and programs at both the local and federal levels.
“The data will help inform decisions on local and federal policies and programs that affect farms and farm families.” Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Lance Honig.
To ensure accurate and reliable results, NASS plans to contact nearly 40,000 producers nationwide. The 2025 survey includes specific questionnaires focused on the costs of production and expenditures for cotton, hog, and broiler operations. These targeted surveys help provide a clearer picture of production expenses for key agricultural sectors.
“In February, our interviewers will begin reaching out to those farmers who have not yet responded,” said Honig. “We appreciate their time and are here to help them with the questionnaire so that their information will continue to support sound agricultural decision-making.”
Participation in the survey is protected by federal law. All information shared with NASS is kept strictly confidential. Data are published only in combined form, ensuring that no individual operation or respondent can be identified.
The expense data collected through ARMS will be used to produce the annual Farm Production Expenditures report. This report is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026, and will provide valuable insight into national farm spending trends.
Additional survey results and analysis will be published by USDA’s Economic Research Service. These reports help researchers, policymakers, and agricultural organizations better understand farm finances and economic challenges.
The Agricultural Resource Management Survey remains one of the most important sources of farm financial data in the United States. The final phase of the 2025 survey plays a key role in ensuring accurate, up to date information that supports agriculture and rural communities.