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Two draft Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards covering 64 and 26 pesticides, respectively, were released for domestic comment on August 10, 2021.

Export prices of some grades of white rice increased one percent due to new inquiries and the strengthening of the Thai baht.

From August 19, 2021, Japan has expanded market access for U.S.-grown plums to imports of Japanese plums (Prunus salicina) from the United States, in addition to European plums (Prunus domestica) grown in the United States.

On August 18, 2021, Taiwan implemented an amended version of its Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Food.

FAS/Tokyo projects cattle stocks to increase in 2022 as MAFF support programs continue to incentivize farmers to expand production.

Trade shows in the United States and abroad can help U.S. companies expand their reach to potential customers around the globe.

Burma’s corn production is estimated at 2.57 million metric tons in both MY 2020/21 and MY 2021/22 due to high price incentives.

The Philippine Department of Agriculture temporarily extended the validity of SPS Import Clearances for meat and poultry from 60 to 90 days.

China's customs administration published interpretative guidance regarding labeling requirements for imported food, including fresh and frozen meat, aquatic products, health food, and food for special dietary purposes.

Stone fruit production in Australia is forecast to increase in marketing year 2021/22, following a season that was impacted by a labor shortage at harvest and export logistics challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FAS/Tokyo forecasts that poor domestic production will lead to increased U.S. cherry imports in 2021/22 MY.

Taiwan’s peach production for MY2021/22 is forecast to increase to 17,000MT.