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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: November 2018
AES-106, November 29, 2018The November 2018 report discusses USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY 2019. Exports are forecast at $141.5 billion in FY 2019; imports are expected to reach $127.0 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $14.5 billion.
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Farm Labor Markets in the United States and Mexico Pose Challenges for U.S. Agriculture
EIB-201, November 28, 2018The U.S. farm labor market shows many signs of tightening, including a shrinking supply of farm labor from rural Mexico—the source of most foreign-born farmworkers in the United States. Immigration trends suggest that rural Mexico is not likely to generate a steady supply of farmworkers for U.S. agriculture over the long term.
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International Food Security Expected To Improve, But Regional Differences Persist
Amber Waves, November 05, 2018Projections for the next decade (2018-28) suggest that the share of the population that is food insecure in 76 low- and middle-income countries will fall from 21.1. percent in 2018 to 10.4 percent, but disparities persist between regions.
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Selected Charts from Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials, October 2018
AP-080, October 30, 2018This collection of charts and maps presents examples of key statistics on the farm sector, food spending and prices, food security, rural communities, agricultural production and trade, the interaction of agriculture and natural resources, and more found in ERS's regularly updated web product, Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials.
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An Exploration of Crop Markets: A Deeper Look Into the USDA Crop Baseline Projections
FDS-18J-01, October 29, 2018The February 2018 USDA long-term crop projections are explored in greater detail to provide a better understanding of the assumptions and reasoning behind the expected market changes.
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Major Changes in Export Flows Over the Last Decade Show the U.S. Is Losing Market Share in Global Grain Trade
Amber Waves, October 01, 2018A recent ERS study analyzed changes in global grain trade over time. Focusing on wheat, the study found that the United States has lagged behind Russia, Ukraine, and the European Union in its ability to find new markets.
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Food Security Situation Varies by Region
Amber Waves, September 04, 2018Based on ERS’s annual 10-year projections for key food security indicators for 76 low- and middle-income countries, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the most food insecure region among all those studied, though levels of food security vary within the region.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: August 2018
AES-105, August 29, 2018The August 2018 report discusses USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY 2018 and 2019. Exports are forecast at $144.5 billion in FY 2019, imports are expected to reach $126.5 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $18.0 billion.
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International Food Security Assessment, 2018-28
GFA-29, June 29, 2018The share of food-insecure people in 76 low- and middle-income countries will fall from 21 percent in 2018 to 10 percent in 2028, and the number of food-insecure people will fall from 782 million to 446 million.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: May 2018
AES-104, May 31, 2018This report discusses May 2018 USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY2018. Exports are forecast at $142.5 billion in FY2018 and imports are expected to reach $121.5 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $21.0 billion.
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China's Foreign Agriculture Investments
EIB-192, April 24, 2018China’s foreign investments have included hundreds of agriculture-and-food-related ventures involving many commodities. Agribusinesses from developed nations are increasingly becoming targets for Chinese investors.
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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: March 2018
SSS-M-355, March 14, 2018Projected ending stocks in 2017/18 raised, primarily due to increased imports.
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China Provides Opportunities for U.S. Exporters: Strong Dairy Demand and an Expanding Market for Agricultural Inputs Destined for a Growing Dairy Herd
Amber Waves, March 05, 2018A recent ERS study found that the future of China's dairy supply depends on increased domestic production and greater dairy trade. China's growing dairy production provides opportunities for U.S exports of alfalfa and other inputs.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2018
AES-103, February 22, 2018This report discusses February 2018 USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY2018. Exports are forecast at $139.5 billion in FY2018 and imports are expected to reach $118.5 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $21.0 billion.
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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: February 2018
SSS-M-354, February 14, 2018Projected ending stocks in 2017/18 raised, as deliveries are reduced more than production.
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Progress and Challenges in Global Food Security
Amber Waves, February 05, 2018The United States leads efforts to improve global food security, providing about half of global food aid. Global food security has improved over the past 15 years, but challenges and opportunities remain. ERS researchers recently analyzed the roles of trade, agricultural productivity, safety nets, and better data and measurement in achieving these gains.
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World Agricultural Trade Experiences Sizable Growth but Still Faces Barriers
Amber Waves, February 05, 2018Global agricultural trade, about $1 trillion in 2014, has risen 3.6 percent per year for the last two decades, facilitated by technological change, productivity gains, and trade liberalization. ERS researchers survey 20 years (1995-2014) of trends in world agricultural trade and summarize key policy issues that will confront decisionmakers and shape agricultural trade in the coming years.
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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: January 2018
SSSM-353, January 19, 2018Increased cane sugar production contributes to higher supplies and ending stocks 2017/18
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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: December 2017
SSS-M-352, December 18, 2017Strong sucrose recovery reports from beet processors raise domestic production projections for 2017/18.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: November 2017
AES-102, November 30, 2017This report discusses November 2017 USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY2018. Exports are forecast at $140.0 billion in FY2018 and imports are expected to reach $117.0 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $23.0 billion.