According to final trade data published by the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. farm and food product exports totaled $177 billion in 2021. That’s an 18 percent increase from 2020. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it breaks the previous export record. “The record that was set in 2013 when I was Secretary before was surpassed in 2021 and it is anticipated that the record will be broken again this year.” China remains the top export destination for U.S. agricultural products, with a record $33 billion in purchases. Mexico and Canada are among the top export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Worldwide exports of agricultural products like soybeans, corn, beef, dairy and distillers’ grains all reached record highs in 2021.
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