Last week the Biden Administration launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). It’s a U.S.-led trade initiative that includes Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. But, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) continues to push for better market access through the elimination of tariffs and non-tariff barriers in a number of the IPEF …
Highlights from the USMEF Spring Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference wrapped up last Friday in San Antonio, Texas. Joe Schuele has more details. More insights from the conference are available on the USMEF website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses Despite Drought
Many parts of the nation are in drought, but that doesn’t mean the end of mosquitos. Find out what that means for your horses, in today’s This Land of Ours. While much of the western U.S. endures widespread drought, people may think mosquito season won’t be as intense. However, just because there’s no rain doesn’t mean there are no mosquitoes. …
Flexibilities Enhanced in Livestock Insurance Updates
USDA recently announced updates to insurance products starting next crop year designed to give livestock and dairy producers greater flexibilities. Rod Bain has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Strong Global Demand for Red Meat Tempered by Growing Economic Challenges
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference has been taking place this week in San Antonio, Texas. During the event, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom gave an overview of first quarter red meat export results, which were impressive despite mounting economic and logistical challenges. Halstrom said, “To date, demand for U.S. red meat has been as strong as I’ve ever seen …
Mexico Suspends Import Duties on Meat and Poultry
As part of its effort to combat food price inflation, the Mexican government has suspended import duties on pork, beef and poultry through the end of 2022. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has more details. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Beef Production May Fall, but Strong Picture for Broilers
U.S. beef production may decline in 2023, pushing steer prices higher. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, the outlook for the nation’s broiler producers is what one analyst calls, “strong”. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
LMA Convention & WLAC to be Held in Indiana
The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) has announced the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be held Saturday, June 11 at the Shipshewana Auction, Inc. in Shipshewana, Indiana. Plus, the LMA’s Annual Convention will take place in conjunction with the WLAC. Thirty one semi-finalist auctioneers will compete in the contest comprised of an auctioneering and interview portion. The auctioneering contest will take …
U.S. Beef Exports Growth Expected to Continue
We recently told you that U.S. beef exports saw another new value record in March. They totaled 126,285 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago and the third largest on record, while the value was up 33% to a record $1.07 billion. Vice President for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Erin Borror, says every month it continues to …
Livestock Groups Support Bill to Increase Meatpacking Capacity
Last week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and other livestock organizations threw their support behind legislation that would allow livestock auction market owners to invest in or own small and medium meatpacking operations. In a letter sent Thursday to the leadership of the agriculture committees in the Senate and House, NPPC, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Sheep Industry Association, Livestock Marketing Association, and …