Not your father's market news

The USDA has eliminated or will eliminate some of its market news reports in the near future. Satisfyingly for the agency, I'm sure, there is some push back from the industry. It would be disappointing to go through cutbacks and not hear a wimper. Most the reports are composite reports that require manipulation by market news reporters. With budget constraints limiting expensive staff hours spent on market news reports, the USDA is directing users to the slick fruit and vegetable portal. More on this in the Jan. 1 issue of The Packer.