The National Market News Association is primarily an organization of Federal and State market reporters, market news and information specialist and analysts. The organization's objective is to improve marketing information in line with changes in the marketing system and promoting cooperation and exchange of new and helpful ideas.

The Association was organized in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1957 as the Eastern Area Market News Association with Curtis Tarleton as President. In 1969 at the annual workshop in New York City, New York, the name was changed to the National Market News Association.

August 26-29, 2010

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower - Downtown

921 SW 6th Ave

Portland, OR 97204

http://www.tourhiltonportland.com/

Each individual guest must make their own reservation by calling 1-800-Hiltons by July 26, 2010. You must identify yourself as a member of the National Market News Association. Room rates are $120.00 single rate or double rate plus state and local tax. Check In is 4:00 PM and Check Out is 12:00 Noon.

President, Tiffany Smit

USDA/AMS Livestock and Grain Market News

1220 SW Third Ave Room 1772

Portland, OR 97204

Telephone: (503) 326-2237

Fax: (503) 326-5140

Email: Tiffany.Smit@ams.usda.gov