Previous Newsroom Items: October 2006

Rural Development Strategies (Oct. 24, 2006)
New online briefing room presents a synthesis and discussion of components of an effective rural development strategy. It also consolidates several briefing rooms that covered rural economy issues.

Food Industry Mergers and Productivity (Oct. 23, 2006)
Analysis of eight major food processing industries suggests that mergers and acquisitions contributed to the general improvement in labor productivity in a 20-year period. Get Report Summary (pdf)

Eating Out—What Consumers Look For (Oct. 17, 2006)
Analysis of a survey of U.S. consumers indicates that respondents want convenience and an enjoyable dining experience, but the desire for health also plays a role as does diet-health knowledge. Get Report Summary (pdf)

USDA Awards $1.8 Million for Research on Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs
October 28, 2006

Fruit and Tree Nuts Yearbook
October 26, 2006

Vegetables and Melons Outlook
October 19, 2006

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
October 19, 2006

Meat Price Spreads
October 18, 2006

Feed Outlook
October 16, 2006

Wheat Outlook
October 16, 2006

U.S. Agricultural Trade Update
October 13, 2006

Rice Outlook
October 13, 2006

Cotton and Wool Outlook
October 13, 2006

Oil Crops Outlook
October 13, 2006

Livestock and Meat Trade Data
October 13, 2006

Season-Average Price Forecasts
October 12, 2006

Latest U.S. Agricultural Trade Data (summary)
October 12, 2006

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
October 12, 2006

Agricultural Outlook Statistical Indicators
October 6, 2006

Aquaculture Outlook
October 5, 2006

WTO Ag Trade Policy Commitments Database
(update) October 4, 2006

Commodity Costs and Returns
October 2, 2006