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In 2022, the United States moved up to become the number one market for Taiwan’s agricultural and related exports.

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.

Peru: Citrus Semi-Annual

FAS Lima forecasts Peruvian mandarin/tangerine production at 550,000 metric tons (MT)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

USDA Partners with States to Expand Reach, Bolster Resiliency of Emergency Food System

Release: Washington, D.C., June 26, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service recently awarded more than $58.5 million in grants to 40 state agencies to improve the reach of The Emergency Food Assistance Program, known as TEFAP, in remote, rural, tribal, and/or low-income areas.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.

Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light

News Release: Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Funds Are Being Provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; USDA Awards First Round of Funding to 59 Infrastructure Projects

USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs

News Release: $500 Million from Farm Bill Is Part of Broader Commitment from FSA and NRCS to Working Lands Conservation that Benefits Wildlife and Supports Agriculture and Rural Communities

Secretary Vilsack Visits Michigan to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers and Healthy Meal Options for Children as part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Michigan, June 27, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Michigan to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build more, new, and better markets for producers and ensure children have access to healthy and nutritious meals during the summer months as part of the Investing in America agenda.

Congressional Record publishes “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4351” in the House section on June 23

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4351“ was published in the House section on page H3144 on June 23

Agriculture Department discusses Washington Apricots; Termination of Marketing Order on June 27

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

“Introductory Statement on S. 2135” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 22