pork exports

USMEF Highlights Near Record Pok Exports in 2025 While Beef Exports Impacted By Lack of Access To China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is highlighting the gains of meat exports in the USDA’s 2025 year-end data. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom provided an overview of the near record pork exports last year. “A very good month at 258,000 metric tons for the month of December. That gives us an annual total that comes in with the number …

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Pork Exports Remain Strong

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

The National Pork Producers Pork Forum opens today in Kansas City, with the pork trade remaining strong. Pork export sales remain strong, in fact last week’s total the highest so far this year, Mexico, remaining our number one customer. CME Lean Hog Index, the highest since mid-November. April Lean Hog Futures reached a high on February the 6th, up at 99.80. Futures fell back from …

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USMEF Highlights Near Record Pok Exports in 2025 While Beef Exports Impacted By Lack of Access To China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The US Meat Export Federation is highlighting the gains of meat exports in the USDA’s 2025 year-end data. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom provided an overview of the near record pork exports last year. “A very good month at 258,000 metric tons for the month of December. That gives us an annual total that comes in with the number three …

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Pork Exports Remain Strong

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Events, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Markets, Pork

The National Pork Producers Pork Forum opens today in Kansas City, with the pork trade remaining strong. Pork export sales remain strong, in fact last week’s total the highest so far this year, Mexico, remaining our number one customer. CME Lean Hog Index, the highest since mid-November. April Lean Hog Futures reached a high on February the 6th, up at 99.80. Futures fell back from …

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Lean Hog Futures Rebound as Smithfield Plans $1.3B South Dakota Plant

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Pork

Lean hog futures faced sustained pressure last week, closing lower every trading day in a holiday-shortened stretch. This week has delivered a recovery, but market signals suggest the rebound is not yet fully convincing. Here’s a complete breakdown of the latest hog market activity, fund positioning, cash index strength, and major pork industry expansion news shaping the outlook. Lean Hog …

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Live Cattle and Hog Market Watch

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, Trade

Live Cattle and Lean Hog Futures Face Pressure Near Recent Highs As the week comes to a close, traders are closely watching live cattle futures and lean hog futures, with signs that buyers may be losing momentum after pushing prices to recent highs. Live Cattle Futures React to Argentina Trade Deal In the live cattle market, attention is turning to …

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USMEF Supporting Pork Producers in Mexico’s Anti-Dumping Investigation

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Pork, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

USMEF Supports U.S. Pork Producers Amid Mexico’s Trade Investigation The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is actively supporting U.S. pork producers as Mexico conducts an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into pork imports. Mexico announced the investigation in December, focusing specifically on pork hams and shoulders—key products in U.S. export trade. Erin Boer, USMEF’s Vice President of Economic Analysis, emphasized the …

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USMEF highlights export outcomes from October 2025

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Pork, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

USMEF Reports Strong Export Momentum for Beef and Pork in October 2025 The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is highlighting strong export performance for U.S. beef and pork in October 2025, pointing to continued global demand and encouraging momentum across several key international markets. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said October was one of the most optimistic months of …

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Review of How Commodities Faired in 2025

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Livestock, Marketing, Pork

Commodities Wrap Up 2025 with Metals and Livestock Leading the Way As we wipe the slate clean and begin a new year, it’s worth taking a final look back at how major commodities performed during 2025. Reviewing a list of 48 tracked commodities, the past year delivered clear winners, with precious metals dominating the top of the rankings and livestock …

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Quarterly Hog and Pig Report

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Pork

Hog Market Watches Quarterly Report Amid Light Holiday Trading With Christmas approaching next Thursday, there is not much in the way of new information influencing the grain or livestock markets. Holiday schedules are beginning to thin out trading activity, and market participants are largely positioning ahead of upcoming reports rather than making aggressive moves. One notable exception this week is …