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Previous Newsroom Items: February 2005

Features
   
Farmer in Mexico plowing a field using horses NAFTA at 11 (February 22, 2005)
In the 11 years since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the agricultural sectors of Canada, Mexico, and the United States have become much more integrated.
   
Crop sprouts emerging from soil USDA baseline projections (February 11, 2005)
USDA’s long-term baseline projections (to 2014) cover supply, demand, prices, and other economic measures for major crop and livestock sectors. The projections assume specific conditions for the economy, weather, global situation, as well as continuation of current farm law.
   
Mound of grain in China China's new farm subsidies (February 2, 2005)
In 2004, China’s agricultural policy entered a new era in its approach to agricultural policy, as it began to subsidize rather than tax agriculture. What are the potential impacts on rural income and grain production?
   
Woman eating slice of  pizza Food consumption: the numbers (February 1, 2005)
How much cheese and red meat do Americans consume? 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.
   
New directions in global food markets (February 1, 2005)
Consumer preferences are increasingly driving structural changes in the operations of global food manufacturers and retailers. Meanwhile, the World Trade Organization’s market access rules play a role in shaping global food trade patterns.
   
Also New

Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade
February 24, 2005

Vegetables and Melons Outlook
February 23, 2005

The Food Assistance Landscape
February 16, 2005

Effects of WIC Participation on Children's Food Consumption
February 16, 2005

Children's Consumption of WIC-Approved Foods
February 16, 2005

Nutrition and Health Characteristics of Low-Income Populations
February 16, 2005

Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook
February 15, 2005

Wheat Outlook
February 11, 2005

Oil Crops Outlook
February 10, 2005

Rice Outlook
February 10, 2005

Cotton and Wool Outlook
February 10, 2005

Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program: FY 2004 (pdf)
February 10, 2005

Season-Average Price Forecasts
February 9, 2005


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Updated date: March 7, 2006