The National Agricultural Statistics Service and the World Agricultural Outlook Board are reviewing release times and procedures for several major statistical reports.  This follows recent changes in market hours by major commodity exchanges.  The reports include: World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, Acreage, Cattle, Cattle on Feed, Crop Production, Grain Stocks, Prospective Plantings, Quarterly Hogs and Pigs, and Small Grain Summary.

Public comment is being accepted through July 9, 2012. The current USDA release times of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET will remain in effect until further notice.