... comparable to those in the US, 85-90% of the market is supplied by the US (USDA, 2002), making Canada the largest market for US organic exports (USDA, 2005). Japan represents one of the world’s largest ... maintained, the USDA needs to understand the differences in the policy environment facing US versus foreign producers, and must take advantage of the unique niche provided by CSREES and the Land ... 2006-ABMR 06-01 The US Organic Industry: Important Trends and Emerging Issues for the USDA By Dawn Thilmany1 The organic sector of the US agricultural and food industry is garnering...