AGRICULTURE

California Farm Exports Decline: With a value of $11.72 billion, 1995’s export level represented a small decline from the record of $11.76 billion reached in 1994. But gains were posted in seven of 10 export markets, with Japan leading the way. Beef ($993 million) and cotton ($799 million) continued as the state’s top export products, followed by grapes, almonds, fish and seafood and oranges. California accounts for more than 20% of total U.S. agricultural exports.