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Argentine sugar production for marketing year 2016/17 is projected at 2.1 million tons (raw basis), similar to the previous two crop seasons.

The United States is the world’s largest producer of beef but it also imports more beef than any other country.

Post forecasts lower soybean production on decreased area and a return to historical yield levels for 2016/17.

A new government took office in December implementing rapidly policy changes to support the local agricultural sector.

2016 production is revised up by 105,000 tons to 2.2 million tons on higher domestic demand and minor export growth.

This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina.

Argentine beef exports in 2016 are forecast at 265,000 tons carcass weight equivalent (cwe), the highest since 2011.

2015/2016 oilseeds production is left unchanged compared to Post’s estimates from last month.

Post estimates wheat production for 2015/16 at 10.8 million metric tons (MMT), 300,000 tons higher than USDA.

2015/2016 soybean production is revised up to 58.5 million tons on good crop conditions resulting in higher yields.

The GOA Ministry of Production revoked the requirement for pre-approval of labels for food and beverages by the Secretariat of Commerce.

Argentine Government implemented a new system for import authorizations on December 23, 2015, repealing the DJAI system which had been used to restrict imports of agricultural products.