Market News
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide timely and accurate information on prices, demand, movement, volume, and quality on all major U.S. agricultural commodities to state departments of agriculture.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
State Departments of Agriculture may subscribe to existing market news reports or bulletins pertaining to specific agricultural commodities and markets.
Beneficiaries
- Farmer / Rancher / Agriculture Producer
- Consumer
The market news reports give farmers, producers and other agricultural businesses the information they need to evaluate market conditions, identify trends, make purchasing decisions, monitor price patterns, evaluate transportation equipment needs and accurately assess movement.
Program details & compliance
Description
For 100 years, AMS has provided free, unbiased price and sales information to assist in the marketing and distribution of farm commodities. Each year, Market News issues thousands of reports, providing the industry with key wholesale, retail and shipping data. The reports give farmers, producers and other agricultural businesses the information they need to evaluate market conditions, identify trends, make purchasing decisions, monitor price patterns, evaluate transportation equipment needs and accurately assess movement.
Mission Categories
Primary: Marketing Opportunities
Other categories:
General Collection and Communication of Statistical Data
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funding is utilized to cover expenses by State Department of Agriculture to provide Market News information that is widely distributed through a variety of electronic sources.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements