US Beef Exports Hold Momentum

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Exports of U.S. beef continued to build momentum in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were also well above year-ago levels in July, led by a value record for shipments to Mexico. As USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains in this audio report, July beef exports totaled 110,419 metric tons …

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Traceability Programs See Increased Interest from Livestock Group

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Livestock groups across the country are showing increased interest in livestock traceability programs. Gene Noem, a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Executive Committee shares more on the importance of traceability in marketing U.S. animal protein. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Underutilized Cuts Finding Opportunities During Tight Beef Supply

Will Jordan Beef, Beef, Cattle, Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

Difficulty provides an opportunity for growth. The U.S. beef industry is re-learning this lesson as the cow herd continues to contract as demand for beef continues to grow domestically and abroad. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), USDA and the Beef Checkoff are collaborating to promote cuts often overlooked. USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, shares more on growing opportunities for …

Momentum Continues for U.S. Pork Exports in February; Beef Exports Below Year-Ago

Sabrina Halvorson U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S. pork exports remained strong in February, seeing double-digit increases over last year in both volume and value. But, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), beef exports were lower year-over-year despite improvement from the low totals posted in January. February pork exports totaled 219,729 metric tons (mt), up 11% from a …

USMEF on Meat Exports to China

Dan Beef, Exports/Imports, Pork

Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held their annual Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona. During a media conference call, USMEF Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Joel Haggard, talked first about African Swine Fever (ASF) and it’s impacts on the pork trade. But when it comes to U.S. beef going to China, Haggard said the U.S. has a very …

Strong August U.S. Pork Exports, Beef Exports Trail Last Year

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Pork

U.S. pork exports posted very strong results in August, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), but beef exports were below the record-large totals of August 2018. Joe Schuele has more details. August pork exports increased 22% from a year ago to 221,586 metric tons (mt), while export value climbed 19% to …

Beef Tongue Means More in Japan

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports

Beef tongue has more value in Japan for U.S. producers. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently visited Sendai, Japan, a location that’s key for U.S. beef producers because of the value of beef tongue. USMEF Vice President of Industry Relations John Hinners explains the value and talks about their trip in this report from Joe Shuele. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

USMEF Leading Delegation of Producers in Japan

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

On August 25th it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan, the largest value destination for U.S. pork and beef exports. This week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has been leading a delegation of pork, beef, corn and soybean producers and other U.S. ag …

Agreement in Principle with Japan Tremendous News for U.S. Pork and Beef Industries

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Trade

This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024