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Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: January 2017
SSSM341, January 19, 2017
The Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook for January reviews the sugar and sweetener market conditions for the United States and Mexico based on changes to the January WASDE. There is also a Special Section highlighting the U.S. high fructose corn syrup market for 2015/16.
The Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
ERR224, January 19, 2017
The food system accounts for a large share of U.S. fossil fuel consumption, and energy accounts for a substantial and highly variable share of food costs. Events affecting one market may have spillover effects in the other.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: January 2017
LDPM271, January 19, 2017
Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook
Low-Income and Low-Supermarket-Access Census Tracts, 2010-2015
EIB165, January 18, 2017
Across three proximity measures, supermarket access improved from 2010 to 2015 though income measures did not, resulting in more low-income, low-access census tracts. Over the same period, vehicle availability for households decreased
Feed Outlook: January 2017
FDS17a, January 17, 2017
Feed Outlook
Oil Crops Outlook: January 2017
OCS17A, January 17, 2017
Soybean stocks to remain high in 2016/17 despite record demand.
Wheat Outlook: January 2017
WHS17a, January 17, 2017
Wheat Outlook.
Cotton and Wool Outlook Tables: January 2017
CWS17A, January 17, 2017
Cotton and Wool Outlook tables.
Rice Outlook: January 2017
RCS17A, January 17, 2017
The January 2017 Rice Outlook Report will contain updated U.S. and global rice market forecasts for 2016/17.
China's Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
LDPM27101, January 10, 2017
China has become the leading importer of pork, as production costs have risen. A comparison of U.S.-China farm data reveals that U.S. efficiency in feed costs and pork production provides an advantage in the China market.
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
ERR223, January 04, 2017
Markets do not currently exist for large-scale use of renewable feedstocks for bioelectricity. ERS examines three policy scenarios that could create a market for bioelectricity using dedicated energy crops, such as switchgrass.
USDA Microloans for Farmers: Participation Patterns and Effects of Outreach
ERR222, December 30, 2016
In 2013-15, 89 percent of USDA/FSA Microloans went to recipients from targeted groups (beginning farmers and ranchers, women, minorities, and veterans). Also, in 2013-15, new FSA direct loan borrowers received a majority of Microloans.
U.S. Food Commodity Availability by Food Source, 1994-2008
ERR221, December 28, 2016
ERS analyzed 63 Individual food commodities by source – food obtained for at-home preparation (FAH) and food prepared away from home (FAFH). Data on food source could inform marketing and help steer nutrition education.
Food Insecurity Measures: Experience-Based Versus Nutrition-Based Evidence From India, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia
ERR220, December 22, 2016
ERS compares an objective, nutrition-based measure of food insecurity with measures based on household perceptions of food adequacy, for identifying food-insecure households in India, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: December 2016
LDPM270, December 15, 2016
The Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook for December 2016 analyzes economic impacts on animal product markets of month-to-month changes in USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates report.
Sugar & Sweeteners Outlook: December 2016
SSSM340, December 15, 2016
Record U.S. domestic sugar production still expected for 2016/17. Mexico Export Limit anticipated to be unchanged from September.
Oil Crops Outlook: December 2016
OCS16L, December 13, 2016
Upward surge in soybean oil prices continues.
Wheat Outlook: December 2016
WHS16L, December 13, 2016
The December 2016 outlook for both the U.S. and global wheat markets is analyzed based on the latest projections contained in USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.
Cotton and Wool Outlook: December 2016
CWS16k, December 13, 2016
The December 2016 Cotton and Wool Outlook report presents and discusses USDA's latest 2016/17 U.S. and world cotton supply and demand projections, including USDA's U.S. cotton production update. The latest U.S. textile and apparel trade data are also included.
Feed Outlook: December 2016
FDS16l, December 13, 2016
The December 2016 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.