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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small speak with media in New York

U.S. Paves Way for UN to Declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, thanks to U.S. government efforts that were spearheaded by USDA and garnered more than 100 co-sponsors.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported to USDA sales of 264,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2024/2025 marketing year.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported to USDA sales of 200,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2024/2025 marketing year.

Export Sales to Mexico

Private exporters reported sales of 133,000 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico during MY 2024/2025.

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Gearing up to Celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer

USDA hosted an stakeholder event June 27 to begin sharing ideas for how to make the 2026 observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer a momentous and transformational one.
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Indigenous Pride in Agriculture

The heart of agriculture lies in the hard of work of farmers and producers, regardless of their identity. Get to know Tara Gomez, a first-time trade mission participant who is a Native American, LGBTQ woman, and agriculture exporter, representing the diversity of American agriculture.
Two women stir and mash grapes to be made into wine.