# USDA Announces Data Modernization Plan to Reduce Burdens on Farmers

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a plan to modernize agricultural data collection, prioritizing farmers and reducing reporting burdens.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the USDA Data Modernization Plan on September 2, 2026, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. [^1]

Secretary Rollins stated that the plan puts Farmers First by cutting red tape and ensuring producers have a stronger voice in how data is collected. [^2]

The plan aims to reduce unnecessary burdens on producers and improve the timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of agricultural data used for crop estimates, risk management, and disaster assistance. [^3]

The plan's first pillar involves modernizing the data reporting experience by expanding administrative data use and improving mobile access to surveys. [^4]

Kip Tom, special adviser for data modernization, stated that the plan brings USDA agencies together to break down outdated information silos and apply modern technology. [^5]

USDA will conduct a pilot to evaluate the use of improved satellite imagery, geospatial tools, crop models, and artificial intelligence to enhance acreage and yield estimations. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the USDA Data Modernization Plan on September 2, 2026, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. (Morning Ag Clips, News)
2. Secretary Rollins stated that the plan puts Farmers First by cutting red tape and ensuring producers have a stronger voice in how data is collected. (Morning Ag Clips, News)
3. The plan aims to reduce unnecessary burdens on producers and improve the timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of agricultural data used for crop estimates, risk management, and disaster assistance. (Morning Ag Clips, News)
4. The plan's first pillar involves modernizing the data reporting experience by expanding administrative data use and improving mobile access to surveys. (Morning Ag Clips, News)
5. Kip Tom, special adviser for data modernization, stated that the plan brings USDA agencies together to break down outdated information silos and apply modern technology. (agri-pulse.com, News)
6. USDA will conduct a pilot to evaluate the use of improved satellite imagery, geospatial tools, crop models, and artificial intelligence to enhance acreage and yield estimations. (agri-pulse.com, News)

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