USDA Newswire Report News


China: Maximum Levels of Nitrite in Foods Notified to WTO

On March 7, 2023, the People's Republic of China (PRC) notified revised Maximum Levels (MLs) of Nitrite to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1276.


Spain: Cotton and Products Annual 2023

The drought in Andalucía is anticipated to prevent further expansion of Spain’s cotton area in MY 2023/24.


Canada: CARM Customs Program to Expand in Fall 2023

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will implement the second release of its Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project in October 2023.


Dominican Republic: Food Processing Ingredients

The Dominican Republic´s food processing industry was valued at $4.3 billion during calendar year (CY) 2022 in activities categorized as “food industry” with an additional $1.1 billion for processed beverages and other products over the same period.


Germany: Food Processing Ingredients

The food processing is the fourth-largest industry in Germany.


Ghana: Ghana Livestock Voluntary 2023

Traditionally, Ghana’s livestock sector mainly comprises cattle (for beef), sheep, goats, pigs (hogs), and poultry enterprises.


Mexico: Government of Mexico Announces 2023 Quota for Glyphosate Imports

On March 19, 2023, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) announced the annual import quota for two types of the agrochemical glyphosate.


Brazil: United States and Brazil - Partners in Combatting Climate Change and Food Insecurity

The United States and Brazil are world leaders in agricultural research, and our collaboration over the last several decades has been a cornerstone of the close relationship between our two countries.


Turkey: New FMD Strain Discovered in Turkiye

In March, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry (MinAF) detected for the first time an SAT-2 strain of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle.


Australia: Cotton and Products Annual

Cotton production in Australia is primed for a near record 5.8 million bales in MY 2023/24, stringing together three successive big crops starting from the record 5.85 million bales in MY 2021/22.


Taiwan: Food Processing Ingredients

In 2022, Taiwan imported record-high US$4.4 billion agricultural products from the US. Yet, due to COVID variants, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, labor shortage, and inflation issues, Taiwan's nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased 0.17 percent at $774.7 billion.


Philippines: Corn TRQ Administration

The Philippines maintains a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for corn (H.S. 1005)


European Union: Regulation Published Lowering MRLs Due to Environmental Concerns

On February 15, 2023, Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/334 amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 lowering the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for clothianidin and thiamethoxam in or on certain products was published in the Official Journal (OJ).


China: National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits of 112 Pesticides in Foods Released

On January 4, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), and State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the publication of a new National Food Safety Standard for 112 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in Foods.


Australia: Food Processing Ingredients

Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years.


Canada: Oilseeds and Products Annual

Dryness persists in scattered growing areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan.


Canada: Canada Opens Consultations on Proposed Changes to Livestock Identification and Traceability

Canada announced a consultation on proposed changes to the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability), which will run from March 18, 2023 until June 16, 2023.


Canada: Canada Proposes Maximum Residue Limits for Benzovindiflupyr and Teflubenzuron

Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) announced two consultations on proposed maximum reside limits (MRL) for Benzovindiflupyr and Teflubenzuron.


China: Seed Variety Registration Open for Comment

On March 9, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) published a Decision on Amending and Repealing Some Regulations (Draft for Comments) for seed variety registration.


Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly

Rice export prices increased 2-3 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht which offset the downward pressure on domestic rice prices.