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Mexican sugar prices have stabilized after significantly low levels in January and February.

Post expects relatively limited growth in oilseed production in MY 2019/20, due in part to the lack of government programs encouraging oilseed planting.

Mexico's new presidential administration has announced a number of new agricultural support programs that aim to increase rural incomes, improve food security and create self-sufficiency....

In 2018 Mexico represented the second largest export market for U.S. agricultural products, with U.S. food processing ingredient exports totaling U.S. $8.9 billion.

Cotton planted area for MY2019/20, is forecast to remain at MY2018/19 levels, mainly on expected growth in Chihuahua offsetting reductions in other states due to lower income....

The California Wine Institute held their annual “Grand Tasting” promotional event in Mexico City on February 13, 2019.

Post expects relatively minor changes in 2018/19 in Mexican production of corn and sorghum, with a larger percentage decrease in wheat production due to water availability among other factors.

In February 2018, Mexico published draft regulations for milk powder, cheese and yogurt in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s Federal Register) for comment.

Graphic showing the top markets for U.S. ag exports in 2017. Canada was the top market, followed by China and Mexico.

From Halal certification for beef to recognition by the United States as free of Classical Swine Fever, Mexico’s livestock industry enters 2018 with continued growth and new opportunities.

The Agricultural Trade Office in Monterrey actively participates with other USDA agencies and US Customs Border Protection – Agriculture (CBP) in Trade Facilitation and Border Management activities...

On February 12-15, ATO/Monterrey visited Torreon, Coahuila, an area better known as la Comarca Lagunera, meeting with key dairy, feed, logistics and food processing companies.