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American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China

Contact: press@oc.usda.gov Washington, D.C., November 14, 2019 – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement on China’s decision to lift its ban on poultry imports from the United States: “The United States welcomes China’s decision to finally lift its unwarranted ban on U.S. poultry and poultry

China: Update: Fall Armyworm Now in 15 of China’s Provinces

The Fall Armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) – a crop-eating pest – first detected in China in January 2019 has now spread across 15 Chinese provinces and currently impacts about 90,000 hectares (1.35 million mu) of grain production. Officially, Chinese authorities have employed an emergency action plan to monitor and respond to the pest. FAW has

China: Will Convenience Stores be the Next Big Retail Space for Imported Food Products?

Convenience stores are one of the most rapidly developing retail models in China with sales of more than $28 billion in 2017. While this sector has traditionally focused on lower priced processed foods and beverages, many chains are now increasing their premium and imported food offerings. Single serve attractively packaged high quality products, perceived by

China: Exporter Guide

This report is meant to provide practical tips to U.S. agricultural, forestry and fishery product companies on how to conduct business in China. The report includes local business practices and a general review of consumer preferences, food standards and regulations, and import and inspection procedures. The report also provides best prospects, with a focus on

USDA Announces GSM-102 Credit Guarantees for Export Sales To China Region

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announces availability of the following credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) for fiscal year 2013.  Total Amount Available:        $100,000,000 Geographical Area: China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Mongolia  The GSM-102 program provides credit

Futures Trading

Corn

Open ($) Last ($) Change (%) ATH ($) Volume
373.75 366.25 -0.2 464.25 88

Soy

Open ($) Last ($) Change (%) ATH ($) Volume
906 906 -1.02 945.5 161765

Pork

Open ($) Last ($) Change (%) ATH ($) Volume
60.75 60.5 -0.86 93.025 2362

Lumber

Open ($) Last ($) Change (%) ATH ($) Volume
397.3 404.5 +1.71 588 332

Cotton

Open ($) Last ($) Change (%) ATH ($) Volume
67.49 66.8 -0.55 90.61 30988

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Thu Oct 17 11:23:05 +0800 2019
周末要不要体验下美国美食？10月18日至20日，2019河马生活节暨第五届上海美食美酒嘉年华将于金茂北外滩开幕。美国农业贸易处组织十二家知名美国餐厅和品牌带来丰富多彩，原汁原味的的食材和产品，为今年的河马生活节联袂增添一份精彩。另有两场河马课堂千万别错构啦：10月18日13：00，由美国阿拉斯加海...全文： http://m.weibo.cn/2670834914/4428342487286018 ​

Tue Oct 08 13:44:33 +0800 2019
美国人民依旧很热爱各种冰淇淋产品--2018年，美国国内低脂冰淇淋，常规冰淇淋和冷冻酸奶的总产量刚刚超过62亿磅，与2017年相比下降了4％，自2000年总产量达到顶峰以来，冰淇淋和冷冻酸奶的产量一直稳定。随着消费者对脂肪摄入的意识提高，冰淇淋行业已从普通冰淇淋转向低脂冰淇淋的生产。自2000年以来...全文： http://m.weibo.cn/2670834914/4425116597133371 ​

Tue Jun 18 10:20:28 +0800 2019
“超越幸运饼干的食物，文化和身份的反思“：一场关于中美关系的美味对话在上海美国中心举办。美国农业贸易处，与美中教育信托基金合作一起，从美食的角度来讲述中美关系的历史。美食链接了两地人民，弥合分歧，这个活动帮助大家去了解两地在食物，文化还有身份之间的相似性。食物被称为最古老的外交工...全文： http://m.weibo.cn/2670834914/4384477797013179 ​

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