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As fall approaches, September celebrates the most-consumed meat in the United States: chicken. Two-thirds of U.S. chicken are raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. And did you know that U.S. chicken meat is also a top agricultural export for our nation?

May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.

The Global Fertilizer Challenge will support innovative research, demonstrations, and training to help countries with high fertilizer usage and loss adopt efficient nutrient management and alternative fertilizers and cropping systems.

Private exporters reported sales of 130,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during MY 2021/2022.

Secretary Vilsack traveled Germany and Poland to engage with world leaders on food security, sustainability, and other key issues.

USDA and USAID intend to draw down entire Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to respond to global food insecurity

The G7 Agriculture Ministers met virtually on March 11 to response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during MY 2021/2022.