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USDA will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities including promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade and addressing the root causes of migration in Central America.

FAS is awarding $300,000 to six U.S. universities – including three minority-serving institutions – for research and educational partnerships focused on climate-smart agriculture in tropical countries.

The USDA quarterly trade forecast released August 26 projects FY 2021 and 2022 U.S. farm exports at record levels.

The Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate will increase and accelerate global innovation research and development on agriculture and food systems in support of climate action.

Secretary Perdue: China Phase I Deal is a Bonanza for American Agriculture

U.S.-China Joint Fact Sheet on 25th Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (USTR)

U.S. and Chinese Delegations Conclude 25th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (USTR)

Contact: USDA Office of Communications, (202) 720-4623 Agriculture Secretary Reports Progress at the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reported progress on a number...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that on Dec. 1, the Government of Japan approved Rainbow papaya for commercial shipment to Japan. The Rainbow papaya is genetically engineered to be resistant to the papaya ringspot virus. This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for Hawaiian papaya growers.