date:Sep 04, 2012
The USDA export forecast for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 predicted that US agricultural exports will rise to $136.5 billion in 2012 and $143.5 billion in fiscal 2013, beating the previous record set in 2011 and representing a 50% increase in agricultural exports since 2009.
US Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack said that the current export forecast was a historic achievement for US farmers and ranchers.Even tough odds due to extreme weather, US agriculture is now poised for three consecutive ye