Record Value for Mexico Fuels August Pork Exports; Modest Rebound for Beef

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

According to new data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year. This was led by another tremendous performance in Mexico, as shipments totaled 226,519 metric tons (mt) in August, while export value fell 1.5% to just under $650 million. Exports to leading market Mexico remained on a record …

Trade Watching for New Numbers

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

A variety of new numbers are coming out Thursday. Mark Oppold notes traders will be watching some of those new reports. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

American Peanut Council Promotes Peanuts in Japan

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

Efforts continue to see more exports of the U.S. peanut crop to Japan. Tyron Spearman has information about a recent promotion by the American Peanut Council. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Restricts Poultry Imports from France, EU

Dan Avian Influenza, Eggs, Exports/Imports, Poultry, USDA-APHIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently placed restrictions on the importation of poultry from France and the European Union. The restrictions, enacted by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, include live ducks, duck eggs, and unmitigated or untreated duck products from the APHIS-recognized European Poultry Trade Region, as well as Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, but excluding Great …

Lower Export Forecast

Dan Corn, Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Trade, Wheat

The latest export for U.S. goods is a bit lower. But according to Tyron Spearman, exports for U.S. peanuts looks better. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Increase in U.S. Peanut Exports

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts

The latest numbers indicate an increase in the export of U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has more 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

ASI Investigates Trade Case against Lamb Imports

Dan Exports/Imports, Sheep-Goats, Trade

The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) updated the status of a legal process initiated several months ago toward possibly filing a U.S. trade law violation by lamb importers. ASI Executive Director Peter Orwick offered an update as the association awaits the results of a preliminary investigation. “We are specifically looking for the estimate of trade case strength, which depends on …

Tracking the Livestock Trade

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade

Traders continue to track what is happening with the livestock trade. Mark Oppold has more on that, and also information about concerns with a major river. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Agrees to Usage of CCC Funds

Dan Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Trade

The U. S. Department of Agriculture recently agreed to the usage of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. Tyron Spearman has more 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

APC Conducts Trade Mission to Mexico

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Trade

The American Peanut Council (APC) recently conducted a trade mission to Mexico. Tyron Spearman has more details about the purpose of the APC trip. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …