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Lower rates of discretionary blending are expected to result in lower ethanol production and lower imports of U.S. ethanol for 2015 and 2016.

For the 2015/16 season, Japanese cherry production is expected to revert to normal levels following last year’s increased production, as there was some frost damage in the spring.

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development and production of genetically engineered crops and animals in Japan.

In 2016, following an exceptional year of nearly 3.5 percent growth in 2015, the poultry sector is expected to scale back and return to its longer term trend production.

Canadian planting of biotech crops is estimated at about 10.1 million hectares for 2015.

The United States is the world’s top exporter of processed potato products. Over the past decade those exports have grown 127 percent, reaching a record $1.5 billion in 2014...

The U.S. is the top market for Canadian exports of agricultural products, taking over 50 percent of the country’s $24 billion in ag exports in 2014.

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada and establishing maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides.

A dry spring and summer in Western Canada is anticipated to result in lower production due to lower yields.

On July 14 Canada concluded free trade negotiations with Ukraine.

Minister of Agriculture Kátia Abreu discussed expanding beef, poultry, dairy, fruit, and wheat trade with Russia, Myanmar, Japan, South Africa, and Argentina.

In April 2015, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency introduced a third category of health claim labeling for food and expanded the reach of another category, opening the door to new marketing strategies..