South Korea has been one of the top-performing markets for U.S. beef and pork over the past year. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has a story explaining some of the factors driving the surge. Factors Driving Surge in U.S. Beef Pork Exports in Korea Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
South Korea Driving Recent Surge in U.S. Beef/Pork Exports
For the past year, South Korea has been one of the top global markets for U.S. beef and pork exports. The South Korean director for the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the American beef industry has been very successful in restoring consumer confidence in U.S. beef. Many Korean restaurants and retailers that were once reluctant to carry U.S. beef now …
USMEF Reports on Beef Exports at Cattle Industry Convention
Last week during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, the Beef Checkoff Program Export Growth Committee got a report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concerning 2017 beef exports. Joe Schuele has the story. USMEF Reports on Beef Exports at Cattle Industry Convention And our coverage of the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention is brought to you by …
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
The Government of Canada Wednesday released the final list of designated regions where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2017 due to drought, flood or excess moisture. In November, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, for livestock tax deferral purposes. But, the agency says ongoing analysis has …
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
2017 was a record-breaking year for U.S. red meat exports, with beef export value exceeding $7 billion for only the second time. Pork exports, meanwhile, easily surpassed the previous year’s volume record. The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports beef exports totaled 1.26 million metric tons, up six percent from 2016. This was the fourth-largest volume on record and the second-largest …
Florida Beef Council Participates in Orlando Event
The Florida Beef Council took part in an event this past weekend in Orlando. Not only did the council help sponsor it, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, says the event also gave the council an opportunity to pass out beef information to those who attended. Florida Beef Council Participates in Orlando Event Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Bringing Beef Promotional Ideas Back to Georgia
Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Phoenix, Arizona last week for the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention. Georgia Beef Board‘s Kaytlyn Malia says the board was able to get a lot of new information to bring back to Georgia. Bringing Beef Promotional Ideas back to Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Agri View: Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about meat consumption, now through 2025, in today’s Agri View. Meat Consumption Americans eat more meat than anyone on this planet. You know why. And, you probably know records are kept on how much of which meats we consume. Do you know? It changes but, from now to 2025, chicken will top the list. This is from …
Report Says Trade Shuffle Poses Risk for Beef Exports
Demand and production for beef may rise this year, but trade remains a wildcard that poses risks to the beef export market, according to a new report by CoBank. The report says trade uncertainty could hamper the U.S.’s ability to capture market share in the coming years. CoBank says 80 percent of beef exports are sold to countries that could …
NCBA Treasurer Pleased with Growth in D.C. Staff
The 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Southeast producers are represented by various folks, including one who is a part of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association officer team. Marty Smith, from Ocala, Florida serves as NCBA Treasurer. And while talking about various issues, he told AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper that NCBA is pleased with …