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The Market News Branch of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs collects information on the
current supply, demand and prices on nearly 400 domestic and 70 international fruits,
vegetables, nuts, ornamental and specialty crops. The data is collected during
face-to-face interviews and telephone conversations with salespersons, brokers and buyers,
and the information is analyzed and consolidated into fruit and vegetable market news reports
that provide an unbiased view of market conditions. The market news service is important
to industry members whose business is always affected by crop size, customer needs, and
availability of transportation, weather and other economic factors. Fruit and Vegetable
Market News reporters, employed jointly by USDA and State agencies, are stationed at
prominent growing regions and wholesale markets throughout the United States. More than
400 different reports (issued daily, weekly, monthly or annually) are disseminated free to
users by satellite, newspapers, radio, television, the Internet and E-mail. Mailed and
faxed reports can be obtained on a subscription basis.
Located in Fresno, CA, the Customer Service Center provides one-stop shopping
for customers seeking market news reports. Employees of the Center make for easier
and more timely access to reports for industry members. Call the Center at (559)
487-5178 or (800) 487-8796 for more information. FAX: (559) 487-5199. Internet:
brenda.shuklian@usda.gov.
For additional information, contact Terry Long, Chief, Market News Branch, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Room 2503-S,
Stop Code 0238,
Washington, D.C. 20250-0238. Internet:
terry.long@usda.gov.
Phone: (202) 720-2745. FAX: (202) 720-0547.
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