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Nebraska products are exported to more than 150 countries around the world. --- Source: U.S. Department of Commerce      In 2005, U.S. small- and medium-sized enterprises exported $7.4 billion in merchandise to Latin American Free Trade Agreement partners (Chile, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua). (Source: Exporter Database, International Trade Administration)      In 2006, Nebraska ranked first in commercial red meat production with 7.2 billion pounds. --- Source: Nebraska Department of Agriculture      The U.S. is projected to contribute 43% of the world export market for soybeans, with Brazil projected to contribute 37% and Argentina coming in third at 10%.      Export shipments of agriculture and construction machinery to Peru surged during the 2002-2006 period, going from $125 million to $381 million (up $255 million) --- Source: International Trade Administration, Office of Trade Policy Analysis      One in three U.S. acres of land planted is for exports. --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      In 2006, Nebraska ranked sixth in commercial hog slaughter at more than 7.2 million head.--- Source: Nebraska Department of Agriculture      The U.S. holds 68% of the world export market for corn, with Argentina being second at 15%.--- Source: Congressional Research Service      In 2004, the export of agricultural products supported 926,000 U.S. jobs. --- Source: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative      Current, the U.S. has free trade agreements with: Israel (1985), Canada (1989), NAFTA (1994), Jordan (2001), Singapore (2004), Chile (2003), Australia (2005), Morocco (2006), Bahrain (2006), and the Dominican Republic-Central America (2006) ---Source: Various      The U.S. supplies 22% of the world export market for wheat, Canada is second at 18%, and the European Union supplies 14%. --- Source: Congressional Research Service      Agricultural exports totaled more than $3.2 billion in 2006, ranking Nebraska 5th among all 50 states. --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      Nebraska more than doubled its exports to Russia, Germany, Belgium, and China from 2002 to 2006 --- Source: Department of Commerce      Nebraska’s top 5 trading partners in 2006 – Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, and Australia. --- Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Foreign Trade Statistics      Trade supports nearly 223,00 jobs in Nebraska – nearly 1 of every 5 jobs. --- Source: Nebraska Department of Agriculture Source: Nebraska Department of Agriculture     Nebraska’s exports supported 37,520 American jobs, both on and off the farm. --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      Exports of high-value products – such as meats, fruits, and vegetables – accounted for almost 63% of the total U.S. agricultural exports in 2006. --- Source: Congressional Research Service      The U.S. is the world’s largest agricultural exporter. --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      Eighty-nine percent of the U.S. businesses exporting to South Korea are small businesses. --- Source: Statement of Why the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement is in the Interests of U.S. Commerce; Exporter Database, International Trade Administration      Nebraska’s top five agricultural exports in 2006: Feed grains and products ($964 million), live animals and red meats ($666 million), soybeans and products ($652 million), hides and skins ($377 million), feeds and fodders ($222 million) --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      In 2006, Nebraska ranked third in corn production at more than 1.17 billion bushels. --- Source: Nebraska Department of Agriculture      Forty-four U.S. states increased their merchandise exports to Peru from 2002 to 2006. (Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration. Data from Bureau of the Census)      The top markets for U.S. agricultural exports are Canada, Mexico, Japan, the European Union, China, Korea, and Taiwan. --- Source: Congressional Research Service      U.S. agriculture is twice as reliant on trade compared to the overall U.S. economy. --- Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service      
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April 30, 2008: Smith Congratulates Women's Leadership Summit Participants

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today congratulated Third District participants in the 2008 Business and Professional Women's Leadership Summit, held in Washington D.C.  The two-day Summit brought together 350 women from across the country to discuss issues such as securing America's future in a global economy, strengthening our economic security, lowering the cost of health care while increasing quality and innovation, and other public policy issues.


 
April 24, 2008: Smith Statement on Farm Bill Progress

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, today commented House and Senate passage of an extension of the Farm Bill, which will last until May 2.

 
April 17, 2008: Smith Receives U.S. Chamber "Spirit of Enterprise" Award

WASHINGTON, DC- The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) with its "Spirit of Enterprise" award for his support of pro-growth, pro-development legislation.

 
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