More Progress Needed on U.S. Beef Access to Saudi Arabia

Clint Thompson Alabama, Beef, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia

While Saudi Arabia did recently lift its 30-month cattle age restriction on U.S. beef, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) notes other product restrictions do remain in place. Joe Schuele has the story. According to USMEF, U.S. exports to Saudi Arabia in 2019 totaled $14.3 million. Through April of this year, exports were substantially below the 2019 pace at just …

A New USDA Export Forecast

Clint Thompson Exports/Imports, Trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its revised agricultural trade outlook for the 2020 fiscal year. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, it has been lowered some. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Carving a ‘Niche’ in Global Meat Export Markets

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

While meats such as bison and lamb are considered niche in some global export markets, efforts continue to expand market access for, and education about, those products. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …

Milk Output Still Rising; Meat Export Prospects

Clint Thompson Alabama, Dairy, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia

The latest numbers show that U.S. milk output is still rising and may continue doing so into next year. Gary Crawford has that story, along with looking at what the processing disruptions are doing to U.S. meat export prospects right now. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

U.S. Peanut Exports Continue to Rise

Clint Thompson Alabama, Exports/Imports, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

U.S. peanut export numbers continue to climb, and according to Tyron Spearman, the latest figures show a 25.3% rise over an eight month period.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

U.S. Peanut Exports to Canada Still Growing

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

Exports of U.S. grown peanut products to Canada have continued a trajectory of growth over the last decade. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Expanding Access for U.S. Beef in China

Dan Beef, Exports/Imports, Trade

Last week, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) updated its Export Library for China to reflect expanded access for U.S. beef and pork. These changes were among the provisions negotiated in the U.S.-China “Phase One” trade agreement. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement

Dan Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. The Agreement entered into force on February 14, 2020, and the recent actions described below build upon the actions announced by USDA and USTR on February …

USMEF Applauds Expanded Access to China

Dan Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(NAFB) — A recent move to expand pork and beef access to China will benefit U.S. producers and exporters, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently updated its Export Library for China to reflect expanded access for U.S. beef and pork. The changes were among the provisions negotiated in …

APHIS Leadership Signs Poultry Regionalization Agreement with China

Dan Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Poultry

(USDA/APHIS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a regionalization agreement with China for safe trade of poultry products. The countries agree to follow all international standards, guidelines and recommendations related to regionalization.  This agreement will help our farmers and ranchers by maintaining export markets, which will reduce the overall impact …