WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Corn growers are demanding answers from USDA after a recent data error raised new questions about the accuracy of federal crop reports.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service says a processing error affected corn data in its September report, including plant counts, yields and production estimates in Kansas and Nebraska.
National Corn Growers Association President Matt Frostic called the mistake unacceptable, saying recent USDA reports have cost corn farmers billions of dollars in market value as prices continue to fall.
Frostic is calling for immediate changes to prevent future errors. NASS says it will implement additional pre-publication checks to verify data moving forward.
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