International Agricultural Trade Report

Record Forage Exports Despite Record Domestic Prices

Rising global demand and higher prices drove U.S. hay exports to a record $1.25 billion in 2012.
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced its intent to import 3,000 metric tons (MT) of butter and 10,000 MT of non-fat dry milk (NFDM) in response to anticipated shortages.