Reports - General Information

The USDA Economics and Statistics System includes close to 100 reports from the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board. The frequency of the reports vary from weekly to annual. The distribution dates of the reports are posted quarterly. The reports are available within three hours of their publication. You can also subscribe to the Reports Electronic Mailing List to receive the reports via electronic mail.

Most reports are text files, but some use the PDF format. Some might also be in ZIP format. You might also find a few reports that include data tables in spreadsheet format. To learn about using these and other file types, refer to USDA Help and USDA FAQs.

If you want print copies of a report, they need to be ordered. All ERS, NASS and WAOB printed reports are available from the ERS-NASS sales order desk. A list of NASS reports and their subscription prices along with ERS periodicals are listed on the inside back cover of the ERS-NASS Catalog. Prices vary by report. The ERS-NASS Catalog is available on the Internet and in print. The printed version is published annually and is available from the ERS-NASS Order Desk by dialing 1-800-999-6779.