October 18, 2017
USDBC has received its Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program allocations for the 2018 year. After a tough budget fight to ensure these programs stay funded, […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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July 17, 2017
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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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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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