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Government programs are successfully contributing to rebuild the herd while live cattle exports continue historical trends.

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on March 9th, 2016, to study the issues surrounding milk protein surpluses in the Canadian supply managed dairy industry.

Chilean exports of beef and beef products increased 106% in volume on CY2015 due to a favorable exchange rate, improvements in its traceability program that facilitated access to the U.S, Canada...

Mexico announced an increase to the maximum quota allotment of sugar to be exported to the United States for the sugar cycle 2015/16.

Post forecasts lower soybean production on decreased area and a return to historical yield levels for 2016/17.

Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic during Market Year 2016/2017 (MY 2016/17) is forecast at 405,000 Metric Tons (MT), with imports remaining strong at 530,000 MT.

A new government took office in December implementing rapidly policy changes to support the local agricultural sector.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is seeking comments on its proposed cancellations of all thiram uses in Canada.

Production and consumption of broiler meat are forecast at record levels on recovering of the sector despite the potential for avian influenza.

Post forecasts 2016/17 soybean production at 103 million metric tons (mmt), an increase of three percent compared to the current season.

Post forecasts cotton planted area for 2016/17 to increase to 980,000 hectares based on higher domestic prices and export demand.

The weak Brazilian currency and high inflation, fueled by an uncertain political atmosphere, will have a large impact on all producers in Brazil.