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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.

For Fiscal Year 2025, Food for Progress anticipates awarding five to seven new cooperative agreements, for projects of three- to five-years in duration. Priority countries include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam.

Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported sales of 150,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia during MY 2024/2025.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 135,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia and 120,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Colombia.

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 the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 100,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Colombia.

Private exporters reported to the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 264,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China, 100,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia, and 165,735 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico.

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.