We told you last week that for the month of June, both U.S. beef and pork export values shattered previous records that were set back in May. Joe Schuele, with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), has details on how strong variety meat demand helped drive the record month. A detailed summary of red meat export results is available on …
Broad-Based Growth Drives U.S. Beef and Pork Exports to New Heights
According to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), both U.S. beef and pork export values shattered previous records set back in May. Fueled by impressive growth in a wide range of destinations, beef exports also reached a new volume high in May, while pork export volume was the …
Buy Local Campaign Helping U.S. Beef and Pork Sales in Mexico
Thanks to the Beef Checkoff Program and the National Pork Board, pairings are allowing both U.S. beef and pork to capitalize on a ‘Buy Local’ trend in Mexico. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Canada’s BSE Risk Upgrade Could Benefit U.S. Beef Industry
The World Organization for Animal Health recently upgraded the BSE risk classifications for Canada and Ireland, with both moving from “controlled” risk to “negligible” risk. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Senior Director of Export Services, Travis Arp, Canada’s upgrade could lead to regulatory relief for the U.S. beef industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Strong Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports
Following that record-breaking March performance, exports of both U.S. beef and pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “Looking back at April 2020, it was a difficult month for red meat exports as we began to see COVID-related supply chain interruptions and foodservice demand took a …
USMEF International Directors Offer Observations from Key Export Markets
A panel discussion was held last week during the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) virtual Spring Conference. It focused on marketing U.S. red meat in the new normal, as USMEF representatives from around the globe offered their insights to how markets are changing heading into a post-pandemic era. Micheal Clements has the story. Learn more online at USMEF.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Record-Breaking Performance for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports in March
U.S. red meat exports ended the first quarter on a very high note, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Both beef and pork exports in March posted the highest monthly value on record. Beef exports in March, at 124,808 metric tons (mt), was up 8% from a …
February Red Meat Exports Below Last Year, But Outlook Remains Strong
The February red meat export numbers have been released, and according to the new data, exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below the rapid pace established in 2020. The numbers, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), indicates exports were consistent with projections and USMEF still expects 2021 beef exports …
Checkoff Dollars Important to USMEF Overseas Programs
The Beef and Pork Checkoff programs are national marketing and research programs designed to increase the demand for beef and pork products not only here in the U.S., but also abroad. One of the contractors to each of the checkoff programs is the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). And USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom recently told Southeast AgNet those dollars …
USMEF Overseas Infrastructure a Key Factor during 2020
Despite the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought, U.S. meat exports actually enjoyed a fairly strong year in 2020. Overall demand and consumption for U.S. beef globally last year was resilient, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom. He recently told Southeast AgNet that USMEF’s bread and butter is their overseas infrastructure. More information about …