In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), about August beef export results, strong demand in key Asian markets and the importance of variety meats in maximizing the value of every animal. U.S. beef exports posted a 4% …
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Oct 07
August Beef Exports above Year-Ago, but Pork Trended Lower
Fueled by a near-record performance in Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea, August exports of U.S. beef increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). August pork exports were lower than a year ago, primarily due to a sharp decline in shipments to Mexico compared …
Aug 05
June Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago; Now-Resolved Offal Restrictions Slowed Pork Exports
In June, the value of U.S. beef exports increased from a year ago despite lower volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). June pork exports were below last year, largely due to a sharp decline in pork variety meat exports attributable to pseudorabies-related restrictions that have …
Aug 03
Kent Bacus Says Expanding Asian Trade Is Critical for U.S. Beef Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about expanding export opportunities in Asia, restoring market access to China, and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Diversifying Beyond China Bacus said NCBA is encouraged by the Trump …
Jul 16
Dan Halstrom Says Global Demand for U.S. Beef Remains Strong Despite Export Headwinds
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the current state of U.S. beef exports, challenges in China and South Korea, emerging international opportunities, and the long-term outlook for global demand for American beef. China Continues …
Jun 10
U.S. Pork Exports on Robust Pace through April; Beef Exports Below Year-Ago
Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports trended lower in April due to the impasse with China, along with year-over-year declines in other major markets. Pork …
Jun 01
Africa Trade Barriers Prompt USMEF Call for USTR Action on Meat Imports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is formally requesting that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate how several African nations are restricting imports of U.S. beef and pork. USMEF Director of Export Services Jim Remcheck explained that while trade agreements are designed to foster mutual growth, certain countries are utilizing unscientific barriers to block American …
May 22
Central American Agricultural Markets: Ensuring Stable U.S. Meat Exports Through Trade Certainty
The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted the rapid growth and underlying political realities of the Central American market for American beef and pork. As global demand rises, agricultural experts and foreign policy professionals are analyzing how deep-rooted trade agreements like the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement …
Apr 20
USMEF President Dan Halstrom Highlights Global Export Growth and Upcoming Spring Conference in Oklahoma City
The landscape of international trade is showing significant promise as the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reports a strong upward trend in global export growth. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the positive momentum seen in the last several months, particularly when excluding the unique …
Apr 03
February Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. February was a robust month for …
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