Most of the farm products Americans use are grown in the United States. That's a tremendous benefit! As long as American farmers provide food and fiber to the world, no other nation or group can deny us those necessities.

Ag trade balance could be tipping

U.S. agricultural imports are on the rise, while ag exports are dropping. Analysts expect agricultural trade could be negative—with more goods coming in than are going out—in 2006 if current trends continue.

Top five U.S. agricultural imports

wine and beer processed foods

red meat cuts vegetables

snack foods

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