USDA Says Record Exports Are On the Horizon

Quarterly report forecasts FY2013 to reach record highs


The USDA outlook for agricultural trade released Thursday estimates record exports, citing demand from Canada, Europe and Japan.

The USDA Economic Research Service and Foreign Agriculture Service projected FY2013 exports at $134.5 billion, a record high. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said the forecast was a good sign for U.S. farmers.

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