News from May 2023
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 272,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2023/2024 marketing year.
Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In a touching display of unity, remembrance, and resilience, the U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony took place May 10, 2023, at the prestigious U.S. National Arboretum.
Export Sales to Poland
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 metric tons of soybean meal for delivery to Poland during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a dashboard that demonstrates the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade.
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 272,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments on a proposed revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the Export Sales Reporting program.
Export Sales to the Philippines
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 225,000 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
USDA Climate Hubs Go Global
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the forefront of supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
Colombia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, Colombian coffee production is forecast to increase by 3 percent to 11.6 million bags of green bean equivalent (GBE) coffee driven by improving weather conditions, which have hurt production over the past two years.
New Zealand: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
New Zealand apple production in 2022/23 has been revised down sharply as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit the nation’s largest apple growing and exporting region – Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne – in February.
Indonesia: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Post forecasts Indonesia coffee production at 9.7 million bags in 2023/24, a decline of 18 percent from the previous year as excessive rainfall disrupted the cherry development stage, lowering yield in major Robusta producing areas.
Mexico: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The United States remains the top export market for Mexican coffee, including green, roasted, and soluble coffee.
Kenya: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Kenya’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production is forecast to increase 6.7 percent to 800,000 bags due to a recovery from drought conditions and higher fertilizer application.
Venezuela: Venezuelan Agricultural Imports Reach 3 Billion Dollars in 2022
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In calendar year 2022, Venezuelan agricultural imports grew by 20 percent to $3 billion, driven by an estimated 8 percent economic growth and recovering consumer demand.
Uganda: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/Nairobi forecasts Uganda’s marketing year (MY) 2023/24 coffee production will increase 4 percent to 6.85 million 60 kilogram bags due to good rainfall and the maturation of new high-yielding Robusta seedlings planted in 2019.
Iraq: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Since December 2022, rainfall across most of Iraq has been positive, expected to result in favorable yields and increased production for winter crops wheat and barley, with rice expected to rebound this summer for marketing year (MY) 2023/24.
Germany: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.
Costa Rica: Coffee Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
FAS/San José is projecting a small marketing year 2023/24 production increase to 1.44 million 60-kilogram bags, based on positive initial flowering, expected appropriate fertilization levels, and better overall condition of farms.