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The Dominican Republic is not expected to fill the U.S. annual sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for FY 2013 due to the current supply situation in the U.S. market.

High international prices continue to provide relief to El Salvador's sugar sector.

In the global sugar industry, Guatemala ranks 11th in production, 5th in exports, 3rd most competitive, and 1st most efficient at port loading.

The sugar industry in Honduras aims to improve investment, refining capacity and efficiency. Both production and exports are expected to increase in 2013/14.

Colombian sugar production shows signs of recovery from the excessive rains of “La Niña."

Venezuela offers growing opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports, despite strong competition and other challenges.

Post forecasts Brazil's 2013/14 production to increase slightly, with exports to decrease 55 percent.

Post forecasts Brazil's 2013/14 corn production at a record 76 million metric tons, while exports drop. Modest growth expected in area planted to wheat and rice.

Post forecasts Brazil's 2013/14 soybean production at a record 85 million metric tons.

Acreage is expected to decline but yields are forecast to return to normal for Canada's 2013 oilseeds crop, which should result in greater supplies.

U.S. grains have seen mixed results in the Colombian market following enactment of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

Growing demand for pet food is creating new opportunities for U.S exporters in both established and emerging markets worldwide.