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NASS outlines July survey methods, sample of 17,400 operations and upcoming report schedule
Summary
NASS said the July 2026 cattle survey surveyed about 17,400 operations across all 50 states, collected data June 29–July 16 by mail, phone, internet or in-person, and listed upcoming report release dates including July 31 and August 21 slots.
Travis Averell described the survey process used for the July 2026 cattle report, saying the sample covered all 50 states and approximately 17,400 operations. Data collection ran from June 29 through July 16 using normal collection methods: mail, telephone, internet or face-to-face interviews, he said.
Honig and Averell also reminded viewers of Office of Management and Budget guidance on statistical releases; Honig noted that policy officials should refrain from public comment within 30 minutes of the report release and that NASS staff would not take questions during the live briefing but remain available by phone and email. Averell listed upcoming NASS report dates (examples: July 31 agricultural prices/cash rent/land values; August 12 crop production; August 21 cattle on feed) and said all reports are available on the NASS official website.
