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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong from May 12-16, to enhance market access and expand U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes more than three dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations and representatives from five state departments of agriculture.

For Fiscal Year 2025, Food for Progress anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative agreements, for projects of three- to five-years in duration. Priority countries include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 135,000 MT of corn for delivery to Taiwan.

As with many farmers, JM Grain started out as a small farming business. The family started growing peas, lentils, and chickpeas for sustainability purposes because pulses put nitrogen in the soil and help to keep wheat or other crops free of disease.

International Coffee Day is October 1 and FAS is brewing up excitement. On this day, we celebrate and promote one of the worlds most enjoyed beverages.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity: 110,000 MT of corn for delivery to Taiwan during MY 2023/2024 and 126,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to unknown destinations - 30,000 MT during MY 2023/2024 and 96,000 MT during MY 2024/2025.

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?

FAS helps minority farmers gain traction in international trade as well as growing and promoting their businesses.

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.

Regardless of where you live or what language you speak, treating that special someone in your life to delicious food is a universal act of love. If you are looking for ideas on how to show your love this Valentine’s Day, look no further. The U.S...

Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh arrived today in Nairobi to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S. delegation includes representatives from 32 agribusinesses and farm organizations looking to establish trade relationships and explore opportunities for U.S. exports to East Africa.