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Science that Sells

December 17, 2013 Ruihong Guo, Deputy Administrator, AMS Science and Technology Program

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA's rich science and research portfolio. Agriculture is key to any nation’s success. American farmers continue to be more innovative and productive, providing...

Research and Science Trade

Responding to the Challenges of the U.S. Sheep and Lamb Industry

May 09, 2013 Edward Avalos, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

The U.S. sheep and lamb industry has been shrinking for decades as the numbers of sheep and producers have declined since World War II. Consolidation of the sheep packing industry, higher feed and energy costs, continuous loses to predation, and lower consumption, coupled with competition from...

Health and Safety Animals Plants

U.S. Beef a Hit With Belgian Chefs

October 18, 2012 Erin Tindell, Foreign Agricultural Service Public Affairs Specialist

The European Union (EU) is a relatively new market for U.S. beef exports. It wasn’t until August 2009 when the United States began exporting high-quality beef (marbled with a high fat content) to the EU under a negotiated tariff rate quota for non-hormone treated beef.

USDA Results Trade

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