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U.S. hardwood lumber is moving into Northeast China.

China’s sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2017/18 is forecast to increase for the second consecutive year, with expanded acreage for both sugar cane and sugar beets.

In Post’s 2016 annual and 2017 semi-annual poultry reports, Post forecast that poultry production would decrease significantly in 2017 due to avian-influenza related factors.

Despite the much deserved fanfare, U.S. beef exporters need to be patient and deliberative in marketing their products in China.

South China dairy imports rising again…Upcoming opportunities for U.S. exporters to meet with South China seafood, and other food and beverage importers…

Harvest is underway for spring/summer crops. The 2017/18 corn production forecast is raised on better yield, improved seed quality and favorable weather during the growing season.

On August 14, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised Draft)" as SPS 1055.

On September 25, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of an Addendum to the "Measures for the Administration of Certificates Attached to Foods Exported to China”....

On September 13, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Food Safety (draft)" as SPS 1056.

Post forecasts China’s MY 2017/18 in-shell walnut production at 1 million MT, down more than 5 percent on a yearly basis, as frost and drought will reduce production in the key growing areas....

Higher cotton prices in MY16/17 and continued government support to cotton production stimulated the recovery of Chinese cotton planted area in MY17/18, up 5.9 percent to 3.12 million hectares....

Lower government support for corn production continues to stimulate Chinese planting of oilseeds, primarily soybeans.