U.S. farm exports have been a file $177 billion within the calendar yr 2021, beating the earlier mark by $22.5 billion, mentioned Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday. It was the second time that the USDA declared 2021 was a file setter. Final November, it mentioned gross sales have been file excessive in fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30.
Vilsack mentioned file gross sales, because the world financial system recovered from the pandemic, “show that U.S. agriculture is extremely resilient.” Six of the ten largest prospects for U.S. farm and meals items, led by China, Mexico, and Canada, made file purchases throughout calendar 2021. “Worldwide exports of many U.S. merchandise, together with soybeans, corn, beef, pork, dairy, distillers’ grains and pet meals, additionally reached all-time highs,” mentioned the USDA.
The USDA has forecast ag exports at $175.5 billion in fiscal 2022, up barely from final yr. USDA companies sometimes make export forecasts on a fiscal yr foundation. The following forecast is scheduled for February 24.
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