USMEF Conference Examines Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Livestock, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Spring Conference last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USMEF senior staff updated members on industry efforts to expand the international footprint for U.S. red meat and bolster demand for underutilized pork, beef and lamb cuts. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of the competitive landscape, identifying and detailing a number of …

U. S. Peanut Federation Watching Washington for Growers

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Trade

The peanut industry looks to the U. S. Peanut Federation to keep an eye on things going on in Washington. Although producers are unable to be there, but, Tyron Spearman explains, there is a representative representing growers, buying points, and shellers, by the U. S. Peanut Federation. Tyron lets us know a couple things being watched. First is the H2A …

No Surprises in the Cotton Trade

Dan Cotton, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Trade

Tracking cotton futures, Mark Oppold notes there are no big surprises with what has been transpiring as of late. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity

Dan Economy, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, USDA-ERS

How much do ag exports contribute to the nation’s economic activity? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new USDA report says exports constitute a significant market for American farm and food products and send ripples of activity through the nation’s economy. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says America’s agricultural exports, valued at $177.3 billion in 2021, …

Interesting Week in the Grain Trade

Dan Corn, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Trade, Wheat

This could be an interesting week in the grain trade. Mark Oppold explains how and why, and also notes a big report comes out later this week. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

March Pork Exports Strong, Beef Shows Signs of Rebound

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021. And while below last year’s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. March pork exports totaled 260,195 metric tons (mt), up 17% year-over-year and the ninth largest volume on record. Export value …

International Trade: Why It’s Important to U.S. Pork Producers

Dan Exports/Imports, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Trade

May is World Trade Month, and in honor of that, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is highlighting the important role international trade plays for U.S. pork farmers and the U.S. economy. “U.S. pork farmers have built a global reputation for providing domestic and foreign markets with high-quality, safe, and affordable pork products,” said Lori Stevermer, NPPC’s President-elect and pork producer from …

Strong Rebound in Demand for U.S. Beef in Mexico

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S. beef exports to Mexico are off to a strong start in 2023, with shipments through February climbing 15% from a year ago in volume at just over 33,000 metric tons, and 13% higher in value at $186.3 million. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, says this is partly driven by the post-COVID recovery in Mexico’s restaurant and …