Nov 10
U.S. beef export demand remains strong through the first three quarters of 2026, even as export volumes face pressure from tighter supplies and market volatility. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), spoke with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays after a presentation he made to the Oklahoma Beef …
Nov 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who recently discussed the latest Meat Demand Monitor and the broader outlook for beef demand and cattle markets. Tonsor said the latest October Meat Demand Monitor showed relatively little change from …
Oct 07
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 …
Sep 21
As cattle producers continue feeding cattle to heavier carcass weights, beef cutout values are benefiting from improved quality, but Dr. Megan Eckhardt of Oklahoma State University says producers also need to watch the potential discounts that can come with excessive external fat. Eckhardt spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s …
Sep 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University, who leads the Meat Demand Monitor, a project funded by the beef and pork checkoffs. In Part One of the conversation, Tonsor discussed what the Meat Demand Monitor has learned about consumer meat …
Aug 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kansas State University livestock economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who discusses the Meat Demand Monitor and what the project is revealing about consumer attitudes toward beef and other meat proteins. Meat Demand Monitor Tracks Consumer Behavior The Meat Demand Monitor has been tracking …
May 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from livestock industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer, who spoke during the spring conference of the US Meat Export Federation in Oklahoma City about how the beef business transformed itself from years of stagnation into one of agriculture’s strongest consumer-driven success stories. From …
May 22
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
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 …
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 …
