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Cochran Alumni Reach Highest Levels of Philippines Agriculture

A number of the Philippines’ top agricultural leaders share a common bond: They are alumni of USDA’s Cochran Fellowship Program. They came together during the FAS trade mission in Manila last month to discuss how their fellowships have shaped their careers and the future agriculture in the Phillipines.
Communications to Congress

Testimony by FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley to House Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture

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Carving Out New Opportunities for U.S. Beef in China

Since Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue traveled to Beijing in June t o celebrate the reopening of the Chinese market to U.S. beef, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has been working to capitalize on new export opportunities for the U.S. beef...
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FAS Programs Help Family Leather Business Become a Top U.S. Customer in Turkey

By Desiree Thomas, International Program Specialist, FAS Office of Capacity Building and Development Tucked away outside of the hustle and bustle of Istanbul’s vibrant sites, historical landmarks and beautiful structures is a family-owned leather...
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U.S. Softwood Exports Making Headway in Thailand

Thai lumber company executives (including Opas Panitchewakul, Pracha Thawornjira, Jaroonsak Cheewatammanon, Khomwit Boonthamrongkit and Wasant Sonchaiwanich) tour the Mauvila Timber distribution warehouse in Loxly, Ala., with Lane Merchant (left)...
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Cochran Program Yields Results for U.S. Alfalfa Producers in China

China’s growing middle class and rising demand for high-quality food products have led to a boom in the country’s dairy sector. With the help of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and the Cochran Fellowship Program, U.S. alfalfa hay producers...