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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering administered the oath of office to eight USDA employees who will serve American agriculture around the globe as members of the Foreign Service.  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced today up to $240 million for the FY 2025 McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole) awards.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 130,000 MT of white wheat for delivery to South Korea and 20,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to unknown destinations.

Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 30,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to South Korea during MY 2024/2025.

Representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will travel to Casablanca, Morocco, Dec. 2-5, as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to expand U.S. farm and food exports to Morocco and other West African markets.

Private exporters reported sales to Mexico, South Korea, and unknown destinations for MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 20,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to South Korea during MY 2024/2025.

Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will lead a USDA trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, Dec. 2-5, 2024. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by Aug. 28.

Representatives from 49 U.S. companies and organizations will join the USDA trade mission to South Korea later this month.