USDA To Measure Georgia Vegetable Chemical Use

Beginning Oct. 3, interviewers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit 75 of Georgia's vegetable growers in order to gather information for the Vegetable Chemical Use Survey, according to a NASS press release.

The survey will collect information on pesticides and fertilizers used, acres treated and rates applied to more than 7 vegetable crops. In addition to Georgia, vegetable growers in 18 other states will also hear from NASS, as the agency collects comprehensive U.S. vegetable production practices information.

"Participation in the Vegetable Chemical Use Survey is vital to all participants in this key agricultural sector," said NASS Southern Region Director Jim Ewing. "Responses from vegetable growers will help ensure that chemicals critical to crop production remain available on the market."