Specialty Crop Access to U.S. Markets: A Case Study of Indian Mangoes

Peyton Ferrier, Everett Peterson and Maurice Landes

No 262228, Economic Research Report from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: United States Department of Agriculture www.ers.usda.gov A Report from the Economic Resear ch Ser vice Abstract Certain specialty crops produced in other countries have gained better access to U.S. markets since 2007, when USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service changed its regulatory protocols for phytosanitary (plant health) concerns. One treatment option allowed under the 2007 protocols is irradiation. Using the example of U.S. imports of Indian mangoes, we examine the role of irradiation in mitigating pest risks from imported fresh produce, the costs associated with treating, shipping, and marketing fresh produce imports in the U.S. market, and the resulting increased availability and lower costs of Indian mangoes for U.S. consumers.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 39
Date: 2012-11-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.262228

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