Feedback from farmers is essential as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) begins collecting information on crop acreage and grain stock levels during the next few weeks, says Greg Thessen, director of the NASS Upper Midwest Regional Office.

“When producers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps accurately determine the expected acreage and supply of major commodities in the United States,” Thessen explains. “The...