How USDA Forecasts Production and Supply/Demand

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December 7, 2021
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USDA publishes crop supply and demand estimates for each month. Producers, merchandisers, processors, traders, and other market participants rely on this information when making their buying and selling decisions. This leaflet explains how USDA makes its estimates and how such production forecasts can be used. (4 pages)

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