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Harvest is underway for spring/summer crops. The 2017/18 corn production forecast is raised on better yield, improved seed quality and favorable weather during the growing season.

On August 14, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised Draft)" as SPS 1055.

On September 25, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of an Addendum to the "Measures for the Administration of Certificates Attached to Foods Exported to China”....

On September 13, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Food Safety (draft)" as SPS 1056.

Post forecasts China’s MY 2017/18 in-shell walnut production at 1 million MT, down more than 5 percent on a yearly basis, as frost and drought will reduce production in the key growing areas....

Higher cotton prices in MY16/17 and continued government support to cotton production stimulated the recovery of Chinese cotton planted area in MY17/18, up 5.9 percent to 3.12 million hectares....

Lower government support for corn production continues to stimulate Chinese planting of oilseeds, primarily soybeans.

Post forecasts China’s MY 2017/18 raisin production at 190,000 metric tons, an increase of nearly 3 percent from the previous year, supported by stronger market prices.

Southern China imports of U.S. wheat strengthen …Upcoming opportunities for U.S. exporters to participate in a craft beer festival, as well as meet with South China seafood, fresh fruit, ginseng....