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Export Market Shows Potential for Big Growth

95% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S.

November 30, 2020

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With a record crop year in the books, U.S. farmers are now turning their sights to the 2017 planting season. And while there are still many unknowns — weather, crop yields, market fluctuations and a new political environment — one thing is certain: Strong trade policies and dedicated market development will be critical to their success

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USDA forecasts record corn yields amid production dip

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USDA forecasts record corn yields amid production dip

While corn production is expected to decline by 1% to 15.2 billion bushels, farmers anticipate record-high yields of 183.6 bushels per acre.

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Grain Trade & Export

China opens anti-dumping probe into Canadian rapeseed

China opened an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian rapeseed exports, covering January through December 2023, on September 9.

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USDA reports strong export sales for wheat, corn and soybeans

Soybean sales reached 1.47 million metric tons, while corn exports saw a 38% increase over last year.

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Longshoremen's association backs a potential coastwide strike

Strike will start October 1, 2024, if no new contract is reached with the United States Maritime Alliance.

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Grain Trade & Export

USDA kicks off agribusiness trade mission to Vietnam

Aimed at strengthening ties with Southeast Asian markets, the mission highlights growing demand for U.S. agricultural products.

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USDA reports sharp decline in corn export sales

Wheat exports saw a significant surge despite a 36% drop in new sales.

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Grain Trade & Export

USGC leads push for ethanol blending in Central America

Bringing together biofuel specialists and policymakers, the Cultivando Energía conference emphasized the role of ethanol in reducing emissions.

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) organized the third Growing Energy conference in Costa Rica last week to bring together ethanol industry leaders and policymakers for a discussion on the future of biofuels in Latin America (LTA). Pictured, USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand (right) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Inter-American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation (IICA) to mutually work toward advancing the biofuel and agricultural sectors in the region.

USDA report shows increases in soybean and canola oil production

Corn consumption for alcohol purposes and the production of co-products like DDGS also experienced notable growth.

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Grain Trade & Export

South Korean delegation explores US genome editing advances

The U.S. Grains Council hosted a tour of biotechnology companies and regulatory bodies.

U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Director in South Korea Haksoo Kim (third from left) recently led a group of South Korean scientists and governmental committee members to the U.S. to meet with governmental officials, farmers and biotechnology development companies to encourage gene editing policy advancements in South Korea.

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US soybean export sales start slow amid global economic challenges

Experts from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange suggest potential market shifts could revive demand.

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Landus acquires DSM Advantage, and launches freight division

The new division will provide quality, year-round freight solutions, ensuring continuous operations for farmers even in off-peak seasons.

Drought conditions persist in the Midwest and High Plains

Nebraska and the Dakotas have also faced significant challenges with abnormal heat exacerbating the dryness.

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