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Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will sponsor seven trade missions in 2019 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture across the globe, Under Secretary for...

Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press@oc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 – U.S. agricultural exports totaled $140.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, climbing nearly $10.9 billion from the previous year to the third-highest level...

It's been a busy fall for the FAS Cochran Fellowship Program. In September and October 2017, more than 200 Cochran Fellows from 32 countries traveled to the United States to enhance their knowledge and technical skills. The fellows, many of them...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2018 Borlaug Global Cocoa Initiative Fellowships. Fellows will work with a mentor at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service or a U.S. university for up to 12 weeks on research...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2017–Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 130,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Taiwan during the 2016/2017 marketing year; and Export sales of 241,600...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2016—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 120,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2016/2017 marketing year; and Export sales of 145,000...

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2015–Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Changes in destination of 120,000 tons of corn from unknown destinations to Taiwan for delivery during the 2015/2016 marketing year; and...

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016–Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 130,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Taiwan. Of the total 65,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2015/2016...

WASHINGTON, Mar. 24, 2016—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 260,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Taiwan during the 2015/2016 marketing year. The marketing year for corn began Sept. 1. USDA issues...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the World Cocoa Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2016 Global Cocoa Initiative under the auspices of the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the World Cocoa Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2015 Global Cocoa Initiative under the auspices of the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology...

Spring is here and brings with it many fresh healthy foods, including blueberries. Known for their antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, blueberries are a healthy option that is becoming more popular around the world and the U.S. blueberry industry is...