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Export Sales to Mexico
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 170,706 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico.
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U.S. Exporters Build New Partnerships During Ag Trade Mission to Japan
June started off on a high note at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, with the USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor leading the U.S. delegation on an agribusiness trade mission to Japan on June 5-9.
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The Growing Importance of U.S. Ethanol Exports for Industrial Uses
The United States transitioned from a net importer of ethanol in 2009 to the world’s largest supplier, exporting a record 1.7 billion gallons in 2018.
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Weekly Export Sales
This weekly report is a summary of U.S. export sales activity for barley, beef, cattle hides and skins, cattle wet blues, corn, cotton (by type)
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Coffee: World Markets and Trade
This biannual report, published in June and December, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in coffee.
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China: Amended National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder Notified to WTO
On June 2, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1160/Add.
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Brazil: Retail Foods
The Brazilian economy grew by 2.9 percent, largely supported by household consumption, which advanced 4.3 percent in the year despite inflation challenges.
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New Zealand: FAIRS Annual Country Report
New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for plant and animal products but also imports large volumes of food and beverage products.
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Mexico: Grain and Feed Update
Corn, rice, and sorghum production forecasts for marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 are revised upward, while wheat production is forecast lower at 3.4 million metric tons.
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Peru: Citrus Semi-Annual
FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 550,000 metric tons (MT)
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Hong Kong: Retail Foods Annual
Despite a small population of 7.3 million people, Hong Kong is the tenth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-ready agricultural products.
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Taiwan: US Becomes the Largest Ag Export Market for Taiwan in 2022
In 2022, the United States moved up to become the number one market for Taiwan’s agricultural and related exports.
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Turkey: Citrus Semi-annual
Citrus production in MY 2022/23 decreased for all citrus fruits except tangerines due to freezing weather conditions reaching -7 C during the beginning of the orange blossoming period in March 2022.
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India: Biofuels Annual
India’s average ethanol blending rate with petroleum for calendar year 2023 is estimated at 11.5 percent.
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Morocco: Citrus Semi-annual
Post has adjusted production numbers for tangerines/mandarins and oranges based on the latest data obtained from the Moroccan citrus industry.
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European Union: Citrus Semi-annual
In MY 2022/23, European Union (EU) citrus production is projected to amount to 10.4 million metric tons (MMT)
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Zimbabwe: Grain and Feed Annual
Zimbabwe’s corn crop for marketing year 2023/24 is estimated at 1.5 million metric tons.
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Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic Activates CAFTA-DR Safeguard Mechanism for Mozzarella Cheese from the United States
The Dominican Republic, through its Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SME’s (MICM), announced the activation of the CAFTA-DR agricultural safeguard measure for imports of mozzarella cheese from the United States on May 31, 2023.
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Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update 2023
FAS Manila lowers 2023 pork production to 925,000 MT on the recent arrival and expansion of African Swine Fever within the top remaining production regions of the Philippines while also lowering imports to 500,000 MT based on trade to-date and high carry-over stocks that are not currently reflected in the balance sheet.
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Morocco: Morocco Notifies Changes to Animal Feed Regulation
Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/97 on April 26, 2023. The notification concerns Morocco’s animal feed regulation. Comments are due no later than June 25, 2023.