USDA Foreign Agricultural Service,update

 

The following GAIN reports were released on February 26, 2026. _______ Belgium: FAIRS Country Report Annual This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-27 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU. This report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized at the EU-level or where Belgium varies.   Mexico: Livestock and Products Semi-annual In 2026, Mexican cattle production is forecast to remain flat due to recent production challenges in the sector and the continued suspension of live cattle exports from Mexico to the United States due to New World Screwworm. Cattle slaughter is forecast to rise by five percent due to the closure of this export market, which is redirecting over one million head into domestic feedlots, supporting an increase in beef production. The increase in domestic supply is forecast to soften retail prices and support a rise in beef consumption. Simultaneously, the pork sector is forecast to grow, bolstered by improved genetics and stable feed costs. This growth is spurred by a robust processing sector that is substituting higher-cost beef with pork, resulting in record-high domestic protein availability, even as new import quotas on non-FTA partners like Brazil begin to tighten.   Panama: Advisory for Onion Exporters U.S. exporters should not ship onions to Panama until local supply decreases and Panama updates its import policy. The following GAIN reports were released on February 25, 2026. _______     Argentina: Oilseeds and Products Update Post maintains its MY2025/26 soybean production forecast at 48 million metric tons (MMT) on 16.5 million hectares (MHA) planted, as timely February rainfall stabilized crop conditions following January dryness. Improved soil moisture and favorable forecasts are expected to mitigate a portion of earlier damage. First-crop yields are largely determined and expected to be strong. Soybean crush remains robust at 43 MMT, supported by more traditional trade flows and reduced whole bean exports to China. For MY2024/25, soybean crush is lowered to 42 MMT on slower farmer selling and reduced bean availability, while exports are reduced to 12.7 MMT, though still projected to reach a record level. Post raises MY2025/26 sunflowerseed production to 5.8 MMT on higher yields and expanded area of 2.7 MHA, as strong domestic prices and firm global vegetable oil demand. MY2025/26 is projected to set new records for sunflowerseed, oil, and meal exports. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.