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Search for news releases from FAS covering a variety of events associated with agricultural trade. News releases are issued twice daily, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  The releases are available on the Web within an hour of the release time.  In addition, you can subscribe to receive the releases via e-mail on a daily or weekly basis.
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The latest news, features and market reports.
Transcripts and Speeches — USDA
Prepared texts and transcripts of speeches delivered by USDA officials.
Featured Reports
FAS produces specialized reports on commodity and world market situations.
World Production, Market and Trade Reports
Monthly trade information in major commodities and markets are available from the FAS World Markets and Trade circulars.
USDA’s Export Sales Reporting Program monitors U.S. agricultural exports on a daily and weekly basis.
Title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, (Public Law 480, 83rd Congress) provides for U.S. government financing of sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and private entities on concessional credit terms. Sales are made by private business firms on a bid basis in response to Invitations for Bids (IFBs) issued in the United States by the participant. Sales are made at competitive U.S. market prices.

  • Title I of Public Law 480 (Food for Peace) provides for long-term concessional sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to support economic growth in countries that need food assistance.


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  • Food for Progress provides commodities to countries with commitments to expanding free enterprise in their agricultural communities.


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  • Section 416(b) programs provide for donations of surplus CCC commodities abroad.
FAS manages a multi-commodity electronic reporting network that provides current-year estimates and next-year forecasting for food and agricultural production, supply, and distribution. It also provides information on policies and market demand that affects the sales of U.S. agricultural products worldwide. Reports can be accessed electronically, or you can subscribe to receive the releases via e-mail on a daily or weekly basis.
Find Federal Register notices and rules (proposed and final) that have been issued by FAS or that directly affect the agency's programs and policies.
Testimonies prepared by the Foreign Agricultural Service for hearings before the Senate and House.
 — Other presentations by FAS leadership staff
Audio visual features for FAS-sponsored Science and Technology Conferences plus USDA's radio and TV broadcasts
This monthly magazine for businesses selling farm products overseas provides tips on exporting, descriptions of markets with the greatest sales potential, and information on export assistance available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FAS publications, including reports, fact sheets, special feature reports and circulars, have been indexed in alphabetical order.
Find out about a variety of activities, from USDA-hosted educational seminars to international events promoting agricultural trade.
Federal Register notices, grant application deadlines and more.