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Previous Newsroom Items: August 2010

In the News

	Partnering with Farm to School Network (Aug. 31, 2010) ERS has developed a cooperative agreement with Occidental College, a partner in the National Farm to School Network, to build a complete data base of Farm to School programs across the country. See blog posting

Spotlight

	Amber Waves, September (Aug. 19, 2010) Featuring: • Farm structure and size • Food security in Sub-Saharan Africa • World sugar price volatility • Issue: taxing caloric sweetened beverages • Energy use in the food system (Get Podcast interview)

New From ERS

	2010 Farm Income Forecast (Aug. 31, 2010) Net farm income is forecast up 24 percent from 2009, to $77.1 billion. ERS provides a comprehensive forecast of earnings and expenses, and farm household income, across commodities and regions.

	Japan’s Beef Market (Aug. 30, 2010) Japan’s domestic beef production relies on imported feed, and has provided a key market for U.S. feed grain. Japan also imports substantial amounts of beef, primarily from Oceania and North America. ERS presents an overview of Japan’s beef market, including consumer preferences and trade policies.

	Cheese Consumption: Growth and Outlook (Aug. 12, 2010) Cheese consumption in the United States more than doubled in the past 30 years. ERS looks at income, demographic, and regional factors, and the outlook for further growth.