ERS data and analysis can shed more light on current events.
In the News
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Trucks carrying
produce from Mexico seeing backups at border
(Associated Press, January 12, 2006) |
From ERS |
U.S.
Fruit and Vegetable Imports Outpace Exports.
The United States traditionally a net exporter
of fruits and vegetables, has become a large
net importer, with imports more than doubling
between 1994 and 2004 to reach $12.7 billion.
Due to geographic proximity and low or zero
tariffs, Canada and Mexico are among the largest
sources and destinations of U.S. trade in
fruits and vegetables. | |
In the News
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Farm initiative
precedes Bush’s visit to India (Business
Standard, New Delhi, January 10, 2006) |
From ERS |
India
Briefing Room. India is now the world’s
second fastest growing economy as well as
its second most populous. ERS research focuses
on the trade implications of changes that
are likely to occur in India’s consumer
demand, market structure, and domestic and
trade policy. | |
In the News
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Beef exports from
Brazil reach record high (Associated Press,
January 6, 2006) |
From ERS |
Livestock,
Dairy and Poultry Outlook: Brazilian Meat
Industry. The October 2005 outbreak of
foot-and-mouth disease in Brazil’s major
beef producing state raised concerns for the
Brazilian meat industry because of the implications
for the domestic market and for meat exports. | |
In the News
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Private consortium
to develop trade-back system for livestock
(Reuters, January 6, 2006) |
From ERS |
Traceability
in the U.S. Food Supply: Economic Theory and
Industry Studies. Traceability systems
generate information on the flow of food and
food products and aid in tracking food to
its source. ERS examined the amount, type,
and adequacy of traceability systems, focusing
on fresh produce, grains and oilseeds, and
cattle/beef. | |
In the News
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Chicken processor
lowers its profit outlook (Wall Street
Journal, January 4, 2006) |
From ERS |
Livestock,
Dairy and Poultry Situation (December).
An uncertain export market situation, rising
stocks, and a rise in production in October
placed downward pressure on most broiler prices.
Cold storage holdings for the end of the third
quarter were revised upward by 18 million
pounds. Prices for breast meat products and
leg quarters in November were down from last
year. | |
In the News
|
Arizona farmers
see profit in farm tourism (Washington
Post, January 1, 2006) |
From ERS |
Rural
Areas Benefit From Recreation and Tourism
Development. Recreation and tourism has
become a popular vehicle for rural economic
development. Recreation development involves
more than just traditional tourist-elated
businesses. Agritourism has been developed
to meet the demand or experiencing a taste
of country life. | |
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