AMS publishes timely, unbiased price and shipping rate information so that producers and marketers of agricultural products can make more informed marketing decisions. These reports, covering both domestic and international markets, are made available via the Internet, in print, by telephone recordings, and through the news media.

Market News: AMS provides current, unbiased price and sales information to assist in the orderly marketing and distribution of farm commodities. Reports include information on prices, volume, quality, condition, and other valuable market data on farm products. Daily and weekly reports of actual market transactions in the top markets in the United States and around the world are disseminated within hours. These reports are made available through the Internet, e-mail, printed reports, telephone recordings, and the news media. International reports are available for the following commodities