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Dairy
policies in Japan (August 24, 2005)
ERS provides a detailed description and analysis
of Japan’s policies supporting its milk producers
and regulating dairy markets. These policies affect
trade patterns and are important to the current round
of global trade negotiations conducted by the World
Trade Organization (WTO). |
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The
demographics of sugar consumption (August
19, 2005)
ERS draws on USDA data to report on consumption of
sugar and other sweeteners by income, race, ethnic
origin, age, and region. Among the findings: per capita
sweetener consumption is highest in the Midwest and
lowest in the Northeast. |
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Recreation,
tourism, and rural well-being (August 12,
2005)
Recreation and tourism development generally increases
local employment, wage levels, and income in rural
areas. Drawbacks include higher housing costs. Local
effects vary significantly, depending on the type
of recreation area.
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Comparing
the U.S. and EU organic ag sectors (August
12, 2005)
Organic farmland and sales are rapidly growing worldwide,
and the two largest markets are in the European Union
(EU) and the United States. ERS compares EU and U.S.
organic agriculture policy and examines the organic
sectors in the two regions. |
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Animal
product markets buffeted by response to diseases
(August 5, 2005)
Disease outbreaks and related trade restrictions continued
to constrain markets in 2004. U.S. cattle and beef
markets were most affected, although outbreaks of
Avian Influenza affected poultry markets. Forecasts
of 2005 U.S. animal-products trade reflect expected
market responses.
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2005
Farm Income Forecast
August 31, 2005
Outlook
for U.S. Agricultural Trade
August 24, 2005
Vegetables and Melons
Outlook
August 18, 2005
International macroeconomic
data set
August 18, 2005
Livestock, Dairy,
and Poultry Outlook
August 18, 2005
Feed
Outlook
August 16, 2005
Wheat
Outlook
August 16, 2005
U.S.
Agricultural Trade Update
August 15, 2005
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Oil
Crops Outlook
August 15, 2005
Rice
Outlook
August 15, 2005
Cotton
and Wool Outlook
August 15, 2005
World
Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
August 12, 2005
Season-Average Price
Forecasts
August 12, 2005
Agricultural
Outlook Statistical Indicators
August 9, 2005 |
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