Strong Finish to First Half for U.S. Pork, Beef Exports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Pork

(NAFB) — U.S. pork and beef exports were above year-ago levels in both volume and value in June, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Led by a rebound in Mexico and China, pork export value was the highest in 14 months. June pork exports posted double-digit gains in both volume and value, reaching 212,800 metric tons, valued at $569.2 …

Bama’s Best Burger Contest Underway

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The 2019 Bama’s Best Burger Contest is underway and has just entered a new phase. Kayla Greer, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Agreement Improving Access for U.S. Beef in EU Signed

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Trade

Late last week at the White House an agreement was signed granting the U.S. a country-specific share of the European Union’s duty-free high-quality beef quota. And according to a report from Joe Schuele, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom participated in that White House ceremony. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

New U.S./EU Beef Trade Agreement Signed

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Trade

Last Friday, a White House signing ceremony was held for an agreement that will establish a duty-free quota for high-quality American beef in the European Union (EU). The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the signing of the agreement that establishes a duty-free quota for high-quality U.S. beef from non-hormone treated cattle. Once implemented, the annual quota …

Secretary Perdue Statement on U.S. and E.U. Beef Agreement

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after an agreement was signed between the United States and the European Union regarding beef trade between the two nations: “Getting more US beef into the EU market is yet another example of President Trump expanding markets around the globe for our agriculture producers. EU consumers …

NCBA Hails Increased Access to European Markets for U.S. Beef

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

WASHINGTON (NCBA) — Jennifer Houston, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), joined President Trump and other NCBA officers at a White House signing ceremony for an agreement that will establish a duty-free quota for high-quality American beef in the European Union (EU). Houston released the following statement after the event: “This is a good day for America’s cattlemen …

Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado

Dan Beef, Cattle, Industry News Release

DENVER (NCBA) — The 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting wrapped up today with a meeting of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting kicked off on Monday at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center just outside Denver. “I want to thank the hundreds of producers, state affiliates, and partners who took valuable time out of …

Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Industry News Release

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (NCBA) – While producers have traditionally participated in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) because it’s the right thing to do, there is sound research that indicates BQA certified producers can benefit financially as well. According to a recent study by the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program and conducted by Colorado State University (CSU), results show a significant premium for calves …

Talking Beef Exports at Cattle Industry Summer Meeting

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports

The 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting is taking place this week in Denver, Colorado. And according to a story from Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, beef exports are top of mind. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting

Dan Beef, Cattle, Industry News Release

DENVER (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) leaders redoubled their efforts to push back against deceptive and erroneous marketing and nutritional claims by plant-based and lab-created alternatives to real beef. In the opening General Session of the cattle industry’s annual Summer Business Meeting, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, and Alisa Harrison, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and …