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World Agricultural Production Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments,  and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery. The report reflects official USDA estimates released in the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE).  Current Report

Cotton: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton.

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Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in oilseeds. Covers oilseeds (copra, cottonseed, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed), meal (copra, cottonseed, fish, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed) and oil (coconut, cottonseed, olive, palm, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed).

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Grain: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in grains. Covers wheat, rice and coarse grains (corn, barley, sorghum, oats and rye).

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USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Türkiye

Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 11–14. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Türkiye, the Caucasus and Central Asia must apply by Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

“With stable economic growth and proven demand for high-quality U.S. food in Türkiye and the surrounding region, now is the time for U.S. agribusinesses and producers to take advantage of the momentum that President Trump has been building in trade worldwide,” said USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg. “This trade mission hopes to follow in the successes we’ve had so far under this administration and I’m looking forward to connecting U.S. exporters with key buyers to forge partnerships and tap into these dynamic markets.”

The U.S. was Türkiye’s fifth-largest supplier of agricultural products in 2024, while Türkiye ranked as the 16th-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports – a figure that has grown roughly 45% since 2020. Total U.S. agricultural product exports to Türkiye exceed $1.7 billion, including more than $590 million in retail-ready goods like snack and pet foods, fruits, meats and dairy products.

USDA sees strong opportunities for continuing growth in Türkiye and the surrounding region, reflecting increasing consumer demand and expanding supply chains for the product groups including:

• Tree nuts
• Soybeans
• Pulses
• Dried distiller grains and solubles
• Seafood
• Poultry
• Beef and pork
• Prepared foods, sauces, condiments, sweets and snacks
• Live animals, livestock genetics, hides and skins
• Alcoholic beverages, distilled spirits and wine

Participants will join buyers from Türkiye, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan for targeted business-to-business meetings to discuss market opportunities. FAS staff and regional experts will be on hand to host market briefings, site visits and networking events.

Visit the application page for more information. The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 24.

The agribusiness trade mission to Türkiye is one of several USDA-led export promotion initiatives in 2026. USDA will announce application details for planned missions to Australia and Saudia Arabia soon. An additional trade mission to Vietnam will follow later in 2026. To learn more about FAS agribusiness trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.

 

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The following GAIN reports were released on February 3-4, 2026. _______   Burma: Burma Wheat Consumption and Market Updates Burma’s domestic wheat quality and production remain insufficient to meet growing demand. As a result, Burma has imported about 266,000-512,000 metric tons of wheat and milled wheat products annually between 2019-2024 , mainly from Australia and the United States. Without better domestic varieties, stronger extension services, and improved post-harvest practices, contacts shared that wheat will not become a reliable income-generating crop for Burmese farmers.   India: Oilseeds and Products Update FAS New Delhi reduced its initial forecast for India’s 2025/26 rapeseed harvested area and production, primarily due to farmers shifting from rapeseed to wheat cultivation in pursuit of higher returns. Post also revised down rapeseed meal production from initial projections, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh that have disrupted trade. Despite this, strong demand from the domestic market and China is expected to keep production above 2024/25 levels. Post revised down the rapeseed oil production estimate by two percent to 4.2 MMT, reflecting updated acreage and output figures, though production remains above last year’s level due to favorable weather, improved seed varieties, and higher oil content. Consumption estimates have also been lowered to 4 MMT based on revised crushing figures; however, consumption still exceeds 2024/25 levels, supported by steady demand for rapeseed oil’s health benefits and its continued popularity, especially in rural households.   Israel: Israel Seeks Public Comments on Expansion in Annexes to European Union Regulation 396-2005 Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides On January 22, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Health published a request for public comments on draft order proposes to set expanded MRLs for certain pesticides in relation to specific crops, exceeding the levels set in Annexes II–V of Regulation 396/2005, as detailed in the appendices to the draft order. The publication is open for public comment until February 12, 2026, 23:59 (Israel Standard Time).   Italy: FAIRS Country Report Annual This report is intended to supplement the FAS U.S. Mission to the EU's Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report with Italy-specific information. Italy's FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal, plant, fish, and food products into the Italian market.   Philippines: Philippines Implements Quarterly Rice Import Tariff Adjustment Based on International Price Triggers in 2026 The Philippines launched a new quarterly, price-indexed tariff system on January 1, 2026, under Executive Order (EO) No. 105 (2025) and Circular No. 2025-001. This mechanism allows for quarterly rice import tariff rate adjustments based on international prices for Vietnam 5 percent broken rice, as published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO). The price-indexed rice import tariff rates will range from 15 to 35 percent, changing by five percentage points for every 5 percent movement in international prices. Following a four-month rice import ban, rice imports resumed on January 1, 2026, with the tariff rate remaining at 15 percent through March 2026, as the government’s price trigger/threshold for an increase was not breached. As indicated in EO No. 105 (2025), the rice tariff mechanism aims to stabilize rice retail prices, help Filipino farmers sell their rough rice (palay) at a fair and reasonable price, and ensure national food security.   South Africa: South Africa Announces Foot and Mouth Disease Strategy  On January 14, 2025, the South Africa Minister of Agriculture announced a national mass vaccination program to contain the ongoing Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. The objective of the mass vaccination is to achieve FMD-free status with vaccination. According to Ministry of Agriculture, eight of the nine provinces in the country have reported outbreaks of FMD in their commercial and communal farms. According to industry sources, the economic impact extends beyond direct livestock losses, threatening South Africa’s R80 billion livestock sector through trade restrictions, quarantine costs, and the loss of export markets.   Ukraine: Grain and Feed Quarterly This report contains updated export estimates for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 for wheat, barley, and rye. Corn harvest is still underway, with over 92 percent harvested. The pace of grain exports at the beginning of MY2025/26 is slower compared to the previous MY and might translate to higher ending stocks. Actual MY2025/26 export volumes for all grains will depend on the intensity and scale of Russian attacks on Ukraine's ports, energy grid, and in-land logistics infrastructure.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.