AGRIBUSINESS

摘要

After being battered for two years by low prices, sagging exports and a strong U. S. dollar, agriculture is poised for a turnaround. Commodity prices are beginning to rise modestly, and markets in Asia, Canada, and Mexico are likely tornbecome stronger. Keith Collins, chief economist of the U.S. Agriculture Dept., says a strengthening world economy gets most of the credit for the improving outlook for U. S. agriculture. He says growth in the global economy should boost farm exports to $51.5 billion this year, from $49 billion two years ago.