RFE: Resources for Economists on the Internet

USDA Economics and Statistics System

Through this system you can receive reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are sent within three hours of their publication; of course network delays might delay their delivery somewhat further. In all, nearly 70 reports are available.

To receive a list of available reports, send e-mail to , and put "lists" (without the quotes) in the body of the message. You will also receive information on how to subscribe. For a complete catalog (which describes each report, send e-mail to the same address, but instead use the command "send catalog".

These reports are also available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, described here in USDA Agriculture Economic Research Service .