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Agriculture is one of only four industries to achieve a trade surplus in 1993. With about one- 

 third of the U.S. harvested cropland producing for export, a long-term strategy is critical to 

 making planting and market decisions. 



Government farm policies must be based on a sound knowledge of global markets and policies 

 and how the U.S. can best function in these markets. According to USDA. U.S. agricultural 

 exports totaled $42.5 billion in fiscal 1993. This is a total that must continue to grow if 

 American agriculture is to survive and maintain its place in the world market. (See 

 attachments.) 



NASDA will be happy to work with the subcommittee as you move forward to create a long- 

 term trade strategy and export policy. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into this 

 process. 



(Attachments follow.) 



