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The previously forecast reduction in Mexican cotton production was not as severe as anticipated, due to a lower than expected reduction of planting in the state of Chihuahua.

MY2019/20 cotton imports are expected to decrease in line with decreased yarn production.

The Turkish cotton crop for MY 2019/20 is now estimated at 590,000 hectares and 800,000 MT (3.6 million bales).

MY2019/20 rice production is revised down further due to ineffective control of the outbreaks of blast disease on the main rice crop and limited water supplies for off-season rice plantings.

On November 22, 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a notice for new requirements for all romaine lettuce products from the Salinas growing region of California...

The Australian Minister for Agriculture has announced the establishment of a new “Biosecurity Futures” group to provide advice directly to the government on issues of relevance to the Australian....

In marketing year (MY) 2018/19, Colombian coffee production was slightly lower than expected at 13.9 million bags (1 bag = 60 kilograms unless otherwise noted) green bean equivalent (GBE).

The Hong Kong government suspended the import and sale of U.S. romaine lettuce in any form (lettuce head, salad mix, etc.) from Salinas, California effective November 23, 2019.

On November 14, 2019, China lifted the nationwide ban on U.S.-origin poultry meat through a joint announcement (No. 177) from China’s General Administration of Customs....

This report provides trade data on Vietnam's monthly rice exports by grades and destinations, and weekly quotes for export rice by grades.

Twelve U.S. exhibitors showcased their products to Hong Kong and regional buyers at Hong Kong Food Expo 2019, and achieved fruitful results with projected sales of $975,000.

China’s marketing year (MY) 2019/20 cotton consumption is lowered to 8.6 million tons, based on stagnant textile and apparel exports, low manufacturer confidence due to trade uncertainties....