August 24,  2001

ERS, the Economic Research Service of USDA, is premiering a new all-electronic newsletter, available online only. The new Vegetables and Melons Outlook newsletter will debut on August 21, followed by additional issues on October 23 and December 14. As of January 1, 2002, this new every-other-month newsletter will replace the less-frequently issued Vegetables and Specialties Situation and Outlook report series. Yearbooks still will be available in hard copy.

The current schedule of Vegetables and Specialties Situation and Outlook reports will continue in print and on the web until the end of the year. The Vegetables and Specialties Situation and Outlook report summary will be released on November 15, 2001, with a printed (and electronic) report to follow shortly.

The Vegetables and Melons Outlook newsletter will continue to provide current intelligence and forecasts of changing conditions in the U.S. vegetable and melon sector. Topics include production, consumption, prices, trade, and more. The calendar for 2002 will appear on the ERS website in the fall of 2001.

Access the PDF file at http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/vgs/aug01/vgs285.pdf

USDA/ERS news release
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