USDA Newswire Report News


Brazil: Grain and Feed Annual

Brazilian corn and wheat productions continue to exceed expectations, setting record-breaking harvests. In contrast, Brazil is expected to produce its lowest rice crop in 25 years due to a period of prolonged drought in the south and low profitability for farmers.


Malaysia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Malaysia.


Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update

FAS Manila estimates beef production to increase slightly to185,000 MT for 2023 because of efforts of commercial farms to increase production.


Colombia: Colombia Continues to Impose Duty on US Ethanol After CVD Expiry Review

On March 15, 2023, the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism (MINCIT) ignored its own Essential Facts report and issued a final ruling in its countervailing duty (CVD) expiry review investigation of U.S. ethanol, extending the original investigation's $0.066/kg ($0.20 per gallon) duty on imported U.S. ethanol for the next five years.


Mexico: Corrected Government of Mexico Announces 2023 Quota for Glyphosate Imports

Errata: The version of this report issued on March 28, 2023, with the title “Government of Mexico Announces 2023 Quota for Glyphosate Imports,” included an incorrect figure for the 2021 glyphosate import quota in the first paragraph on page 2 of the report.


Senegal: Cotton and Products Annual

The harvested area for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecasted to rise five percent at 1.39 million hectares (MHA) compared to the previous year based on good farm gate prices, increase access to inputs, and improved national security particularly in Burkina Faso.


Ukraine: Grain and Feed Annual

The full-scale invasion launched by Russia in February 2022 sent seismic shocks throughout the Ukrainian economy, with agriculture bearing a direct impact.


Dominican Republic: Grain and Feed Annual

Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (July 2023/ June 2024) is forecast at 460,000 metric tons (MT), up two percent from MY 2022/23


Vietnam: Grain and Feed Annual

Growth in Vietnam’s economy, including a rebound in tourism, is expected to fuel protein demands which will increase demand for feed grains in Market Year (MY) 2023/24.


China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon Notified to WTO

On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1271.


Tunisia: Grain and Feed Annual

Wheat and barley production is expected to decline due to heat stress and insufficient rainfall.


Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 7

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.


Philippines: Grain and Feed Annual

FAS Manila forecasts MY 2023/24 milled rice production will rebound to 12.55 million MT because of increased government funding to the sector, which is expected to increase fertilizer application.


USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched the first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands in Amsterdam.


Additional FY 2023 Funds Available for Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102)

On April 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced increased availability of credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s (CCC) Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) for fiscal year 2023.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 382,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 327,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China.


USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Netherlands Trade Mission

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead USDA’s first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands between April 17-20.


USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil for the 2023-2024 Marketing Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule to establish the salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah that handlers may purchase from producers, or handle on their behalf, during the 2023-2024 marketing year.


USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of five members to the National Pork Board.