U.S.D.A. Agriculture Handbook No. 373 entitled ''Handbook of Agricultural Charts 1969" provides current reference material pertaining to the nation's agricultural situation. This handbook is used by many agriculturalists throughout the United States. Cornell A. E. Ext. 546 entitled "New York Economic Handbook 1970" is a companion reference for the U.S.D.A. Handbook. Economic information pertaining to New York agriculture and to the general economic situation and outlook has been compiled in this publication. It is prepared primarily for the use of professional agricultural workers in New York State. The first part of this Economic Handbook deals with general topics and the balance covers the commodities. For ease in locating material, different colors are used for each section. "Current Economic Situation" is a two-page monthly release which carries the latest figures for selected economic indicators. This release is essentially a supplement to the Economic Handbook. It is available to anyone who requests to be on the mailing list.