Feb 16
US Meat Exports Poised for Growth Following US-Taiwan Trade Agreement The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently finalized a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signaling a significant shift in market access for American red meat. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), was in Taipei …
Jan 30
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were significantly lower year-over-year, due in large part to the ongoing lockout by China. Lamb exports were a bright …
Dec 12
USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork exports, matching year-ago value while down slightly in volume. But September beef exports were the lowest in more …
Nov 05
A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has resulted in an agreement for China to resume its purchases of U.S. soybeans, sparking a reversal in market prices. However, one agricultural economist is urging caution, calling the announcement “relatively vague” and noting it lacks the concrete details needed for long-term market …
Sep 16
A team of 21 producers representing the pork, beef, corn, and soybean industries recently traveled to South Korea to observe the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) investments in this key market. South Korea is currently the leading market for U.S. beef exports and the third-largest market for U.S. pork muscle cuts. Demand for U.S. Protein …
Oct 06
August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, led by another tremendous performance in Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were well below the large totals posted in August 2022 but showed improvement over July results. August pork exports totaled 226,519 metric tons …
Jun 29
To showcase the quality of the current corn crop, along with U.S. corn production and supply, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) hosted a team from Japan this week in the states. The group was comprised of relatively newer customers, so the Council used this opportunity to share the basics of corn production and distribution with …
Dec 13
Pork variety meat exports were particularly strong in October at 55,271 metric tons (mt) – up 33% from a year ago and the second largest volume on record. Pork variety meat export value was record high at $126.2 million, up 29%. While growth was driven primarily by record volume exports to China/Hong Kong (up …
