Strong October U.S. Pork Exports, Modest Rebound for Beef Exports

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Marketing, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

According to new data from USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere. And while beef exports in October remained well below last year’s large totals, there was improvement from September led by stronger demand in Mexico and Taiwan. …

Florida Beef Council Educates from Ranch to Restaurant

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

by Will Jordan Educating consumers, chefs, and other food service professionals is an important part of the Florida Beef Council’s work. Sarah Childs, a Cattlemen’s Beef Board member and Florida Cattlewoman shares more on the importance of consumer education and the Beef Check-Off to Florida. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Georgia Beef Board Announces Winners from Macon Burger Week

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

by Will Jordan Burgers were center plate as Macon restaurants competed recently in Georgia Beef Board’s Macon Burger Week. Caitlin Jackson, GBB Checkoff Program Coordinator shares the results. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

China Approves More U.S. Beef and Pork Plants for Export

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, General, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Pork, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

by Will Jordan and USMEF China’s General Administration of Customs recently approved 18 U.S. beef establishments and 12 U.S. pork establishments for export to China – the first new U.S. plants cleared for export to China in about 10 months. Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) vice president for economic analysis, says the plant approval process was streamlined by …

Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities for the Year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Last week Mark Oppold talked about various agricultural commodities and how November was not a very friendly month for many of them. Today he looks at how they’ve performed so far this year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Works to Expand Asian Export Markets

Will Jordan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, USDA

by Will Jordan It’s no secret that U.S. Beef is the preferred protein domestically and abroad. Asia is ever expanding as a major market for U.S red meat exports. As market access expands export trade adds more value to cattle on the hoof. I visited with Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, to learn more …

Differing Price, Production Prospects for Beef vs Pork

Dan Beef, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

Even though pork and broiler production is expected to increase next year, total meat output will decline. According to a story from Gary Crawford, that’s due to a cutback in beef production. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024