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Standard Reports
Standard reports are current fixed (static) reports that are available in text or PDF formats, mostly created on a daily basis. They are available from the home page in 'Standard Reports' under the following groups:
- Terminal Markets
- International Markets
- Shipping Point
- Movement
- Miscellaneous Specialty
- Local Farmers Markets and Auctions
- AMS Local and Regional
Historical text and PDF Standard Reports are available for five years through the 'Market News Search' link at the top of the Specialty Crops Market News home page. Reports are available by email through the USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System (ESMIS) - see the Help section on Emailed Reports.