Another Successful Reverse Trade Mission in the Books

September 18, 2017

Our annual reverse trade mission with fifteen participants from seven countries concluded their tour of dry bean country last week. The group kicked off their visit in Michigan with visits […]

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Mexico Harvest Report Delayed Due to Rain

September 18, 2017

USDBC produces its initial Mexico dry bean planting report mid to late August and resurveys the planting progress in early September to give a more accurate picture of anticipated production […]

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Policy Shifts in China Make an Impact

September 18, 2017

USDBC’s latest market intelligence from China suggests that agricultural policy changes are having an impact. Corn subsidies have been eliminated resulting in a decrease in corn acreage, soy subsidies are […]

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Mexico Bean Planting Wraps Up

August 23, 2017

News from the field in Mexico confirms that the spring/summer bean planting season is ending, allowing USDBC to complete our planting projections report.  Traditionally planting should have ended by the […]

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Brazilian Government Revises Bean Production Down

August 22, 2017

In mid-to-late May, persistent rains hit crops in the south of Brazil, causing some losses and lowering overall crop quality in the main black bean growing state of Parana. Consequently, […]

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USDBC to Enhance Food Aid Work in 2018

August 21, 2017

USDBC has a long history of commitment to and engagement in global food assistance programs.  Reflecting a strengthened commitment to feeding vulnerable communities across the globe, USDBC’s Board of Directors […]

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Argentina Crop Survey Suggests Increased Production

July 17, 2017

USDBC’s recently completed initial survey of the Argentine bean crop projects an uptick in production numbers for this year. Plantings have responded to the high demand from Brazil last year […]

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Waiting for the Rains in Zacatecas Mexico

July 17, 2017

Only 5 – 10% of the Mexican dry bean crop is grown on irrigated land. Planting in those areas is underway. 90% of total Mexican dry bean production is dry […]

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