Date: January, 2007
Abstract: Agriculture is one of the most export-dependent industries of the United States (U.S.) economy. Exports of U.S. agricultural products totaled USD 63 billion in 2005, about 30 percent of the value of production. The U.S. exports over half of its production of wheat and rice, one-third of its soybeans, one-fifth of its corn and nearly two-thirds of its almonds, cotton and cattle hides. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2005 farm exports generated an additional USD 100 billion...
Research Type: Ag Focus