ERS data and analysis can shed more light on current events.
In the News
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China’s demand
for cotton surges (Wall Street Journal, March
29, 2005) |
| From ERS |
Cotton
and Wool Outlook. U.S. cotton exports are
being sustained this season by increased foreign
consumption that has exceeded production in
the past nine seasons. China continues to propel
consumption growth. |
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In the News |
U.S., Canada, and
Mexico to increase cooperation (Dailies,
March 24, 2005) |
| From ERS |
NAFTA
at 11: The Growing Integration of North American
Agriculture reports that the agricultural
sectors of Canada, Mexico, and the United States
have become much more integrated in the 11 years
since implementation of the North American Free
Trade Agreement (NAFTA). |
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In the News |
Land Values turn
grain belt to money belt (Chicago Tribune,
March 19, 2005) |
| From ERS |
Land
Use, Value, and Management: Agricultural Land
Values. Agricultural land values vary across
States and regions depending on the inherent
quality of the land for agricultural production,
on participation in Federal farm programs, and
on competing demands for other uses, such as
development. |
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In the News |
Food pyramid to undergo
remake (Los Angeles Times, March 22, 2005) |
| From ERS |
Food
Consumption (per capita) Data System. How
much cheese and red meat do Americans consume?
How much fresh produce? ERS’s updated
and enhanced food consumption data system presents
per capita data on these and hundreds of other
commodities online, as well as their nutrient
content. |
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In the News |
WTO dispute focuses
on food names (Wall Street Journal, March
16, 2005) |
| From ERS |
WTO:
Beyond the Agreement on Agriculture. An
issue gaining attention in the current round
of multilateral trade negotiations is the debate
over geographical indications (GIs) in the naming
of products. The European Union and other countries
are calling for terminating the use of certain
generic names for food, wine, and spirits unless
the products actually come from a specific region. |
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In the News |
Farmers facing higher
fuel prices (Associated Press, March 11,
2005) |
| From ERS |
Farm
Income and Costs: Farm Sector Income. The
first forecast of 2005 production expenses,
$208.9 billion, is a drop of $2.5 billion from
the 2004 forecast. ERS presents a forecast of
the impact of farm balance-sheet items including
fertilizer, fuels, oils, and pesticides. |
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In the News |
California
governor targets junk foods in schools (Sacramento
Bee, March 7, 2005) |
| From ERS |
A
Healthy School Meal Environment. Schools
can foster an environment that encourages healthy
food choices by participants in the National
School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast
Program. Factors include: (1) the nutritional
quality, variety, and acceptability of program
meals; (2) meal scheduling; and (3) nutrition
education. |
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In the News |
Canada
likely to continue hog shipments despite tariff
(Reuters, March 7, 2005) |
| From ERS |
Market
Integration in the North American Hog Industries.
A range of factors, including significant structural
changes in the U.S. hog industry (such as the
growth of specialized hog operations), as well
as policy changes in Canada, are behind the
increase in numbers of Canadian hogs imported
to the United States for slaughter. |
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